Springfield
About 155,000 people.
Springfield is the third biggest city in Massachusetts and sits along the Connecticut River in the western part of the state. It is famous as the birthplace of the game of basketball!
You can shoot hoops at the Basketball Hall of Fame and explore the Dr. Seuss museum, since the author grew up here. The Springfield Museums have science, art, and even dinosaur tracks.
Sports & Fun
Basketball was invented in Springfield in 1891, and today the Basketball Hall of Fame celebrates the sport with a giant dome full of hoops. You can try shooting baskets just like the pros.
Museums & Storybooks
Dr. Seuss, who wrote The Cat in the Hat, grew up in Springfield, and a whole sculpture garden honors his silly characters. The nearby museums are packed with art, animals, and science.