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There's something fun to do in Springfield for everybody! No matter what your idea of a good time is, you'll find that visiting Springfield is a fabulous experience. There are plenty appealing attractions in the city to satisfy anyone's desire for recreation, regardless of age taste or budget, among the most popular and favorite ones also being:

 

> Springfield Armory National Historic Site, featuring a museum that highlights many of the best examples of US military shoulder arms plus pistols, machine guns, edged weapons, and production machinery. Visitors can view the cases and look at a rare 14th century hand gun, a modern Vulcan 20 mm Gatling Gun, or see the revolutionary 1822 Blanchard stockmaking lathe.

 

> Josiah Day House Museum, which represents the oldest known brick salt-box style home in USA. The house was owned by four generations of the Josiah Day family until sold to the Ramapogue Historical Society in 1903. All furnishings and artifacts are appropriate to the time period (pre-1902), including many original Day family items. The Josiah Day House is registered with the Massachusetts Historic Commission as a National Historic site and is open to the public for guided tours.

 

> Robinson State Park, which can be found in nearby Feeding Hills, offering outdoor enthusiasts all kinds of recreational opportunities, such as hiking, biking or horseback riding, including a wide range of water activities, including the 17 acre island west of the falls at Mittineague, which is one of the park's most picturesque spots.

 

> Naismith Basketball Hall-Fame, home to a vast collection of basketball memorabilia. Since 1959, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame has honored and celebrated the game's greatest moments and brightest stars.

 

Annual Events

Glendi, which is the Greek word for ''party'', is, perhaps, the biggest, most popular and most expected annual event of all Springfield's annual celebrations. Every year, in September, during this exciting, colorful and entertaining event, the city is transformed into a real Greek ''encyclopedia'', traditional Greek activities covering the city, offering enthusiasts a unique experience, the festival featuring tons of fun for kids and adults, alike, including traditional Greek food and homemade pastries, live Greek music and dancing, an art exhibit and a flea market.

 

Glendi is a definitely ''must'' for all Springfield visitors!

 

Shopping

Among the top places to shop in Springfield, MA, there are:

 

- Macy's Eastfield Mall: 1655 Boston Road, Springfield, MA.

 

- Tower Square: 1500 Main Street, Springfield, MA.

 

- Dress For Success: 140 Wilbraham Avenue, Springfield, MA.

 

- Lady Foot Locker: 1655 Boston Road, Springfield, MA.

 

- Springfield Plaza: 1225 Liberty Street, Springfield, MA.

 

- Triple Jays Fashion Footwear: 450 Main Street, Springfield, MA.

 

- Five Town Plaza Shopping Center: Cooley & Allen Sts., Springfield, MA.

 

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