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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Springfield

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

Updated January 1, 2020

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

Hasbro Gameland

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

Springfield, Massachusetts

Barney Family Mausoleum

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

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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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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.

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

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