The Waters Edge Guidebook
Amusement Parks / Fairs
Our location is in walking distance from park. Six Flags New England, is the region's largest amusement park with classic & modern rides, plus a water park with slides, wave pools & a beach.
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Six Flags New England
1623 Main StOur location is in walking distance from park. Six Flags New England, is the region's largest amusement park with classic & modern rides, plus a water park with slides, wave pools & a beach.
10 minutes away. The Big E is America's Premier Exposition and world's only multi-state fair, representing all six New England States, with entertainment, unique foods, and crafts and wares. It is one of the top ten fairs in North America and the largest on the East Coast. Sept 17 - Oct 3, 2021
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The Big E
1305 Memorial Ave10 minutes away. The Big E is America's Premier Exposition and world's only multi-state fair, representing all six New England States, with entertainment, unique foods, and crafts and wares. It is one of the top ten fairs in North America and the largest on the East Coast. Sept 17 - Oct 3, 2021
Local Favorites
Agawam Axe House
396 Main Stunique experience 7 minutes away
Xtreme Paintball- STORE
351 Main St 7 minutes away Great Fun
Istočna državna izložba
1305 Memorial Ave10 minutes away Year Round Activities
Fannie Stebbins Memorial Wildlife Refuge
202 Bark Haul Rd15 minutes. Awesome fish ladder with viewing owned and operated by
Holyoke Gas & Electric
, the fishway consists of two elevators, or “lifts,” which carry migrating fish up and over the Holyoke Dam. Visitors can watch the lifts in action from an observation deck overlooking the Connecticut River.
Robert E. Barrett Fishway
1 N Bridge St15 minutes. Awesome fish ladder with viewing owned and operated by
Holyoke Gas & Electric
, the fishway consists of two elevators, or “lifts,” which carry migrating fish up and over the Holyoke Dam. Visitors can watch the lifts in action from an observation deck overlooking the Connecticut River.
10 minutes.
The 3.7 mile paved path is perfect for biking, jogging, power-walking or a leisurely stroll
The Connecticut River Walk and Bikeway in Springfield
The Connecticut River Walk and Bikeway includes 3.7 mile stretch along the Springfield riverfront which provides outstanding opportunities to bike, run, walk or rollerblade in view of stunning scenic vistas of the Connecticut River, the Springfield city skyline, and Memorial Bridge. The riverwalk passes through Springfield's Riverfront Park and offers direct access to the new Basketball Hall of Fame via a pedestrian bridge.
https://www.springfield-ma.gov/park/index.php?id=riverwalk
Connecticut River Walk and Bikeway
10 minutes.
The 3.7 mile paved path is perfect for biking, jogging, power-walking or a leisurely stroll
The Connecticut River Walk and Bikeway in Springfield
The Connecticut River Walk and Bikeway includes 3.7 mile stretch along the Springfield riverfront which provides outstanding opportunities to bike, run, walk or rollerblade in view of stunning scenic vistas of the Connecticut River, the Springfield city skyline, and Memorial Bridge. The riverwalk passes through Springfield's Riverfront Park and offers direct access to the new Basketball Hall of Fame via a pedestrian bridge.
https://www.springfield-ma.gov/park/index.php?id=riverwalk
10 minutes, lines to go in can be long. Holiday light Display at Forest Park.
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Bright Nights at Forest Park
300 Sumner Ave10 minutes, lines to go in can be long. Holiday light Display at Forest Park.
Holyoke Merry Go Round
221 Appleton StBeautiful Carousel 15 minutes away
MassMutual Center
10 minutes away
Casino
10 minutes away. MGM Springfield is a hotel and casino complex situated in the heart of Metro Center, Springfield, Massachusetts, United States. Opening on August 24, 2018 in a block of buildings that are historically or culturally influential to Springfield, it became the first resort casino in the Commonwealth.[1] It is owned and operated by MGM Resorts International. Casino, Dining, Shopping. Slots, Black Jack, Poker and more.
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Regal MGM Springfield 7
One MGM Wy10 minutes away. MGM Springfield is a hotel and casino complex situated in the heart of Metro Center, Springfield, Massachusetts, United States. Opening on August 24, 2018 in a block of buildings that are historically or culturally influential to Springfield, it became the first resort casino in the Commonwealth.[1] It is owned and operated by MGM Resorts International. Casino, Dining, Shopping. Slots, Black Jack, Poker and more.
Sports
10 minutes away, Today, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame is home to more than three hundred inductees and more than 40,000 square feet of basketball history. Located on the picturesque banks of the Connecticut River, the new museum is a fitting shrine to the game Dr. Naismith invented more than a century ago.
The landmark structure is one of the world’s most distinctive monuments punctuating the Springfield skyline and stirring the spirits of basketball fans everywhere. Hundreds of interactive exhibits share the spotlight with skills challenges, live clinics, and shooting contests. And of course there is enough basketball history to impress the world’s most avid sports fans!
After decades of growth, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame celebrated its 50th Anniversary in 2009. It has evolved from its humble origins to become Hoops Heaven...the earthly home of the game’s immortals.
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Kuća slavnih košarke Naismith Memorial
1000 Hall of Fame Ave10 minutes away, Today, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame is home to more than three hundred inductees and more than 40,000 square feet of basketball history. Located on the picturesque banks of the Connecticut River, the new museum is a fitting shrine to the game Dr. Naismith invented more than a century ago.
The landmark structure is one of the world’s most distinctive monuments punctuating the Springfield skyline and stirring the spirits of basketball fans everywhere. Hundreds of interactive exhibits share the spotlight with skills challenges, live clinics, and shooting contests. And of course there is enough basketball history to impress the world’s most avid sports fans!
After decades of growth, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame celebrated its 50th Anniversary in 2009. It has evolved from its humble origins to become Hoops Heaven...the earthly home of the game’s immortals.
The International Volleyball Hall of Fame
In 1971, the Greater Holyoke Chamber of Commerce established an ad hoc committee for the purpose of promoting Holyoke, Massachusetts, birthplace of volleyball, as the future home of the Volleyball Hall of Fame (VHF).
In 1978, the committee incorporated as Holyoke Volleyball Hall of Fame, Inc., a nonprofit corporation established for the purpose of planning, promoting, establishing and maintaining a living memorial to the sport of volleyball.
The Volleyball Hall of Fame, at 444 Dwight St. in Holyoke opened to the public on June 6, 1987. A two-day volleyball tournament was hosted by the Volleyball Hall of Fame to celebrate the grand opening.
William G. Morgan, inventor of volleyball at the Holyoke YMCA in 1895, was honored posthumously as first inductee of Volleyball Hall of Fame in 1985. Morgan was physical director of the Holyoke YMCA in 1895 when he came up with the concept and rules for volleyball - a sport he envisioned as a less-physically taxing sport than basketball, one that middle-aged men could play during their lunch hour.
Douglas Beal, coach of 1984 U.S. Men's Gold Medal Olympic Volleyball Team, served as keynote speaker for the inaugural induction ceremony.
A total of 146 men and women from 24 countries around the world have since been inducted into the International Volleyball Hall of Fame. The international appeal of the sport explains a shift in the pool of inductees since 1998. Since that time, inductees have come from around the world and contribute to the honoring of the sport and its home in Holyoke.
15 minutes away. The International Volleyball Hall of Fame provides the opportunity to bring people from different cultures and different parts of the world together to celebrate the sport.
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International Volleyball Hall of Fame
444 Dwight StThe International Volleyball Hall of Fame
In 1971, the Greater Holyoke Chamber of Commerce established an ad hoc committee for the purpose of promoting Holyoke, Massachusetts, birthplace of volleyball, as the future home of the Volleyball Hall of Fame (VHF).
In 1978, the committee incorporated as Holyoke Volleyball Hall of Fame, Inc., a nonprofit corporation established for the purpose of planning, promoting, establishing and maintaining a living memorial to the sport of volleyball.
The Volleyball Hall of Fame, at 444 Dwight St. in Holyoke opened to the public on June 6, 1987. A two-day volleyball tournament was hosted by the Volleyball Hall of Fame to celebrate the grand opening.
William G. Morgan, inventor of volleyball at the Holyoke YMCA in 1895, was honored posthumously as first inductee of Volleyball Hall of Fame in 1985. Morgan was physical director of the Holyoke YMCA in 1895 when he came up with the concept and rules for volleyball - a sport he envisioned as a less-physically taxing sport than basketball, one that middle-aged men could play during their lunch hour.
Douglas Beal, coach of 1984 U.S. Men's Gold Medal Olympic Volleyball Team, served as keynote speaker for the inaugural induction ceremony.
A total of 146 men and women from 24 countries around the world have since been inducted into the International Volleyball Hall of Fame. The international appeal of the sport explains a shift in the pool of inductees since 1998. Since that time, inductees have come from around the world and contribute to the honoring of the sport and its home in Holyoke.
15 minutes away. The International Volleyball Hall of Fame provides the opportunity to bring people from different cultures and different parts of the world together to celebrate the sport.
Fishing/Hiking
5 minutes away. Many other fishing spots on the way down the walking path to Pynchon Point.
https://myhikes.org/trails/pynchon-point
Pynchon Point is the historical location of the ferry that once connected Agawam to West Springfield. It is a now a popular fishing spot. The path is paved to the water and includes a picnic table.
Waterfront fishing, small walking path.
Pynchon Point
5 minutes away. Many other fishing spots on the way down the walking path to Pynchon Point.
https://myhikes.org/trails/pynchon-point
Pynchon Point is the historical location of the ferry that once connected Agawam to West Springfield. It is a now a popular fishing spot. The path is paved to the water and includes a picnic table.
Waterfront fishing, small walking path.
10 minutes. Located in Feeding Hills, a part of Agawam Massachusetts, despite the name, a local Friendly fishing spot.
Inquire with club about membership.
W Springfield Fish & Game Club
329 Garden St10 minutes. Located in Feeding Hills, a part of Agawam Massachusetts, despite the name, a local Friendly fishing spot.
Inquire with club about membership.
15 minute drive Robinson State Park is a state-owned, public recreation area located mostly in the town of Agawam with a small section in Westfield, Massachusetts. The narrow, 1,025-acre (415 ha) state park follows the course of the meandering Westfield River which forms the park's northern border. The park is managed by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation.
The park originated with land donations made to the state for recreational purposes by Springfield businessman John C. Robinson in 1934 and 1937.[4] Robinson was an early proponent of the Eastern States Exposition, which lies one mile east of the park. The riverside had been intended for industrial development[4] when Robinson began making purchases of small parcels in 1920, with the aim of creating an area preserved for recreation.
The park has 20 miles (32 km) of trails and paved roads for hiking, cycling, and cross-country skiing. Some trails are accessible for strollers and wheelchairs. A swimming pond and its surrounding beach area draws park visitors during the summer months. Picnicking, canoeing, and fishing are also available.
Robinson State Park
428 North St15 minute drive Robinson State Park is a state-owned, public recreation area located mostly in the town of Agawam with a small section in Westfield, Massachusetts. The narrow, 1,025-acre (415 ha) state park follows the course of the meandering Westfield River which forms the park's northern border. The park is managed by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation.
The park originated with land donations made to the state for recreational purposes by Springfield businessman John C. Robinson in 1934 and 1937.[4] Robinson was an early proponent of the Eastern States Exposition, which lies one mile east of the park. The riverside had been intended for industrial development[4] when Robinson began making purchases of small parcels in 1920, with the aim of creating an area preserved for recreation.
The park has 20 miles (32 km) of trails and paved roads for hiking, cycling, and cross-country skiing. Some trails are accessible for strollers and wheelchairs. A swimming pond and its surrounding beach area draws park visitors during the summer months. Picnicking, canoeing, and fishing are also available.
15 minutes. The Robert E. Barrett Fishway is a famous tourist destination which is located in Holyoke. You can find a dam here. It has a fish lift which helps different types of fish such as Atlantic Salmon, Sea Lamprey, American Shad and others to lift up over the dam for their migration. You can witness that many fish are returned to the river for their evolution process. The staff of the fishway will provide you detailed information regarding the fish and its restoration efforts. Robert E. Barrett Fishway gives you the chance to organize several educational tours here.
Robert E. Barrett Fishway
1 N Bridge St15 minutes. The Robert E. Barrett Fishway is a famous tourist destination which is located in Holyoke. You can find a dam here. It has a fish lift which helps different types of fish such as Atlantic Salmon, Sea Lamprey, American Shad and others to lift up over the dam for their migration. You can witness that many fish are returned to the river for their evolution process. The staff of the fishway will provide you detailed information regarding the fish and its restoration efforts. Robert E. Barrett Fishway gives you the chance to organize several educational tours here.
Mt. Holyoke Summit House
195 Skinner State Park RdMt. Holyoke Trailhead
Sightseeing
The Bridge of Flowers is in Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts, connecting the towns of Shelburne and Buckland. The seasonal footbridge – once a trolley bridge – has a garden of flowers covering it. It is only open between April and October. THE BRIDGE OF FLOWERS IN Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts, is touted as “the only one of its kind in the world.” The 400-foot long bridge is a plant-lover’s paradise, as it’s covered in flowers expertly planted to ensure they bloom continuously from April to October.
The bridge’s famous flora includes 500 varieties of flowers, vines, and shrubs, many of the rare or historical varieties. The plants, which hug either side of the narrow walkway across the bridge, are labeled to satisfy the curiosity of interested visitors.
The bridge was built for trolleys in 1908. In 1929, after the railway went out of business, the structure was reborn as the Bridge of Flowers. In 1983, it was completely renovated at a cost of a half-million dollars and under the expertise of a local horticulturalist. Today, its upkeep relies on a paid gardener and volunteer help from the Shelburne Falls Women’s Club.
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22 Water StThe Bridge of Flowers is in Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts, connecting the towns of Shelburne and Buckland. The seasonal footbridge – once a trolley bridge – has a garden of flowers covering it. It is only open between April and October. THE BRIDGE OF FLOWERS IN Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts, is touted as “the only one of its kind in the world.” The 400-foot long bridge is a plant-lover’s paradise, as it’s covered in flowers expertly planted to ensure they bloom continuously from April to October.
The bridge’s famous flora includes 500 varieties of flowers, vines, and shrubs, many of the rare or historical varieties. The plants, which hug either side of the narrow walkway across the bridge, are labeled to satisfy the curiosity of interested visitors.
The bridge was built for trolleys in 1908. In 1929, after the railway went out of business, the structure was reborn as the Bridge of Flowers. In 1983, it was completely renovated at a cost of a half-million dollars and under the expertise of a local horticulturalist. Today, its upkeep relies on a paid gardener and volunteer help from the Shelburne Falls Women’s Club.
Yankee Candle
25 Greenfield RdYear Round Christmas Room
Zoar Outdoor Adventure Resort
7 Main StGreat outdoor activity for all ages!
Museum
10 minutes away. Storrowton Village Museum is a reconstructed village of nine authentic 18th and 19th century buildings from Massachusetts and New Hampshire, assembled around a traditional town green. Located on the grounds of Eastern States Exposition and The Big E, we offer hands-on educational programs and guided tours to share the history and traditions of New England to audiences of all ages.
Storrowton Village Museum
1305 Memorial Ave10 minutes away. Storrowton Village Museum is a reconstructed village of nine authentic 18th and 19th century buildings from Massachusetts and New Hampshire, assembled around a traditional town green. Located on the grounds of Eastern States Exposition and The Big E, we offer hands-on educational programs and guided tours to share the history and traditions of New England to audiences of all ages.
15 minutes away. Located in the heart of downtown Springfield, Massachusetts, the Springfield Museums offer access to five world-class museums, including the Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum and the Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden, all under a single admission. Several Museums.
1 Merrick Park
2 Springfield City Library
3 Cathedrals
4 Springfield Museums
4.1 George Walter Vincent Smith Art Museum
4.2 Michele & Donald D'Amour Museum of Fine Arts
4.3 Springfield Science Museum
4.4 Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden
4.5 Lyman and Merrie Wood Museum of Springfield History
4.6 The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum
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Springfield Muzeji
21 Edwards St15 minutes away. Located in the heart of downtown Springfield, Massachusetts, the Springfield Museums offer access to five world-class museums, including the Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum and the Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden, all under a single admission. Several Museums.
1 Merrick Park
2 Springfield City Library
3 Cathedrals
4 Springfield Museums
4.1 George Walter Vincent Smith Art Museum
4.2 Michele & Donald D'Amour Museum of Fine Arts
4.3 Springfield Science Museum
4.4 Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden
4.5 Lyman and Merrie Wood Museum of Springfield History
4.6 The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum
15 minutes away. The Springfield Armory, located in the city of Springfield, Massachusetts, was the primary center for the manufacture of United States military firearms from 1777 until its closing in 1968. It was the first federal armory and one of the first factories in the United States dedicated to the manufacture of weapons. The site is preserved as the Springfield Armory National Historic Site, Western Massachusetts' only unit of the national park system. It features the world's largest collection of historic American firearms.
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Springfield Armory National Historic Site
1 Armory St15 minutes away. The Springfield Armory, located in the city of Springfield, Massachusetts, was the primary center for the manufacture of United States military firearms from 1777 until its closing in 1968. It was the first federal armory and one of the first factories in the United States dedicated to the manufacture of weapons. The site is preserved as the Springfield Armory National Historic Site, Western Massachusetts' only unit of the national park system. It features the world's largest collection of historic American firearms.
15 Minutes Away. The Children's Museum at Holyoke is a children's museum in Holyoke, Massachusetts, featuring participatory art, exhibits related to science and daily life, a replica TV studio and an elaborate climbing area. The museum is located Downtown, within Holyoke Heritage State Park, in the renovated Sheldon Building of the former William Skinner and Sons silk mill complex.
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Children's Museum at Holyoke
444 Dwight St15 Minutes Away. The Children's Museum at Holyoke is a children's museum in Holyoke, Massachusetts, featuring participatory art, exhibits related to science and daily life, a replica TV studio and an elaborate climbing area. The museum is located Downtown, within Holyoke Heritage State Park, in the renovated Sheldon Building of the former William Skinner and Sons silk mill complex.
Wistariahurst is a historic house museum and the former estate of the Skinner family, located at 238 Cabot Street in Holyoke, Massachusetts. It was built in 1868 for William Skinner, the owner of a successful silk spinning and textile business, and is named for the abundant wisteria vines which cascade across its eastern facade. Originally constructed in Williamsburg in 1868, the mansion designed by Northampton architect William Ferro Pratt was moved to Holyoke in 1874, following the devastating flood which swept away the original Skinner mills. Following the death of Belle Skinner, its music room was operated as a private museum from 1930 to 1959, housing the Belle Skinner Collection of Old Musical Instruments, before their donation by the family to Yale University. Since 1959 it has been operated as the Wistariahurst Museum, and is open to the public.The property was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.
Wistariahurst
238 Cabot StWistariahurst is a historic house museum and the former estate of the Skinner family, located at 238 Cabot Street in Holyoke, Massachusetts. It was built in 1868 for William Skinner, the owner of a successful silk spinning and textile business, and is named for the abundant wisteria vines which cascade across its eastern facade. Originally constructed in Williamsburg in 1868, the mansion designed by Northampton architect William Ferro Pratt was moved to Holyoke in 1874, following the devastating flood which swept away the original Skinner mills. Following the death of Belle Skinner, its music room was operated as a private museum from 1930 to 1959, housing the Belle Skinner Collection of Old Musical Instruments, before their donation by the family to Yale University. Since 1959 it has been operated as the Wistariahurst Museum, and is open to the public.The property was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.
Amelia Park Children's Museum, 29 S. Broad St., offers hands-on exhibits and educational programs geared toward children ages 10 and under. Though small, the museum keeps tots busy with such fun, interactive themed areas as Space and Main Street. Kids can learn about the value of money, meet live reptiles—including a blue-tongued skink named Henry—or work at a dentist's office or a hospital.
Picnicking is permitted. Time: Allow 1 hour minimum.
Amelia Park Children's Museum
29 S Broad StAmelia Park Children's Museum, 29 S. Broad St., offers hands-on exhibits and educational programs geared toward children ages 10 and under. Though small, the museum keeps tots busy with such fun, interactive themed areas as Space and Main Street. Kids can learn about the value of money, meet live reptiles—including a blue-tongued skink named Henry—or work at a dentist's office or a hospital.
Picnicking is permitted. Time: Allow 1 hour minimum.
Čudesni svijet muzeja dr. Seuss
21 Edwards StMuseum of Springfield History
85 Chestnut StPart of the Quadrangle
10 minutes
Several museums 1 location
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quadrangle_(Springfield,_Massachusetts)
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Springfield Muzeji
21 Edwards St10 minutes
Several museums 1 location
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quadrangle_(Springfield,_Massachusetts)