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Unusual Attractions in Springfield

Springfield, Massachusetts

Dr. Seuss Museum

A museum dedicated to the quirky and colorful world created by Springfield's favorite son.

Springfield, Massachusetts

Dr. Seuss Sculpture Garden

Life-size bronzes of the Grinch, Cat in the Hat, Yertle the Turtle, Sam-I-Am, and the Lorax—and the author himself.

Springfield, Massachusetts

The Titanic Museum

Home to the Titanic Historical Society's collection.

Springfield, Massachusetts

Springfield Armory

The largest collection of historic military firearms in the United States.

Springfield, Massachusetts

Barney Family Mausoleum

The final resting place of a wealthy landowner who helped create the largest public park in Western Massachusetts.

Springfield, Massachusetts

Hasbro Gameland

This exhibit is devoted to the games and wonder that Hasbro has brought children worldwide.

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Edward Bellamy House

The home of a famed utopian science fiction author has been preserved long after his predicted future in the year 2000.

3 miles from Springfield

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