West Springfield - Massachusetts - United States. Guide & Hotel Reservations from Cheap Hotels

Bordering the eastern boundary of the Connecticut River, you will find the town of West Springfield, Massachusetts. This is the home of the Morgan Horse and the second largest town in Western Massachusetts. A fur trader and merchant, named William Pyncheon, who set up a plantation here, originally purchased the land from the Algonkian Indians in 1636. This was the start of settlement and although this is a modern town, it has never lost its agricultural roots.

Take a look at the oldest salt-box house in the country when you visit the Josiah Day House Museum. All the furnishings and the artifacts are believed to date from the turn of the 20th century and the site is open for guided tours. The whole family will enjoy the interactive and hands-on exhibits at the Science Museum and a visit to Six Flags New England with its many rides and daily shows.

Sports enthusiasts will certainly want to visit the NBA Hall of Fame, known as the world's finest sports museum. Here you can see memorabilia related to the sport of basketball and pick up some souvenirs in the gift shop. For a real taste of West Springfield, you should plan your visit in early June to attend the town's annual festival. This is a gathering of all the restaurants on the Park Street Town Common, where you can taste the delectable dishes and get a sample of the fine cooking you can experience when you dine at one of these establishments. There is a variety of accommodations available, from staying at the Six Flags, one of the hotels or motels or staying in a quaint bed and breakfast. The people here are very friendly and will go out of their way to ensure that you have a wonderful vacation.