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8 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Springfield, Massachusetts

Updated May 31, 2024

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12 Places in Massachusetts Where Literature Comes to Life

Massachusetts is a lit-lover's paradise. From landscapes that have moved writers to wax poetic about beans to story-inspired sculpture parks and shops stacked with volumes new and old, the Bay State would also be aptly named the Book State. Here are 12 places to celebrate writers or the places that inspired them.

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Museums 3
Parks 2
Sculptures 2
Literature 2
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History & Culture 2

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The Paddington Bear statue at Paddington station.
The Alice in Wonderland statue in Central Park.
Mrs Mallard and her entire brood.
Dr Seuss, Cat in the Hat, and a book with lines from Oh The Places You’ll Go.

9 Favorite Children's Book Characters, Immortalized in Bronze

Visit Paddington Bear, Ramona Quimby, and other childhood heroes in person.

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Including Paddington Bear Statue , Alice in Wonderland Statue, and Make Way for Ducklings Statue

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