Springfield has a rich history which is just as amusing to read or listen to as most other Massachusetts cities. The city came into existence in 1936 when William Pynchon bought the land from the native Indians. Pynchon, who was an English Puritan, would then use the land for trading and fur-collecting posts. Pynchon named the city in the honor of his hometown, which was Springfield, Essex, England. Springfield was officially established as a city in 1852. Springfield’s economy was initially led by the fur-collecting trade along with its agricultural industry. In the late eighteenth century, mills were built to harness the power of the Connecticut River which brought more labor and job opportunities. It was in the nineteenth century that the city experienced its first industrial boom. As the industrial boom attracted affluent people to the city, it ultimately added to the education system of the city making it more notable throughout the region.

Springfield, MA has no shortage of indoor and outdoor activities. There is basically so much to see in the city that it is not possible to list everything here. Regardless, here are some of the top places that you should definitely visit when you buy real estate in Springfield, MA.

⁠Six Flags
Six Flag is 6.3 miles away from Springfield, located near the edge of the Connecticut River at 1623 Main St, Agawam, MA. Six Flags is one of the best amusement parks in Massachusetts that offers adrenaline-pumping rides with most of the rides having “aggressive” thrill ratings, such as Mega coaster, Boomerang, I-Box, and 4th Dimensional roller coaster.

⁠Dr. Seuss Museum
Take a tour down memory lane by visiting The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum. Theodor Seuss Geisel, most properly known as Dr. Seuss, was a proud member of Springfield, MA. who brought to life many amazing characters for children, such as the most popular the Lorax.

⁠Student Prince
Save those hunger pangs for the oldest diner in Springfield, the Student Prince. Operating since 1935, the diner is where you will find appetizing German dishes, like schnitzel or bratwurst.

⁠Springfield Armory National Historic Site
There was once a time that Massachusetts was at the epi-center of firearms manufacturing. However, after its closure in 1968, the place gradually turned into an armory museum, which is now known as the Springfield Armory National Historic Site. The exhibit includes the world’s largest collection of American firearms.

⁠Forest Park
Springfield Forest Park is one of the largest national parks in the entire US, and it offers more sightseeing and other activities than an average urban park. The park covers a massive 700 acres of land that houses aquatic gardens, an outdoor amphitheater, a zoo that accommodates 150 animals, a baseball and tennis court, and lawn bowling, to name a few.