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City in Massachusetts, United States
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West Springfield is a city (known as a town) in Hampden County in the Pioneer Valley region of Massachusetts. Often referred to as West Side, West Springfield is just west of Springfield (Massachusetts), divided by the Connecticut River. West Springfield gained its independence from Springfield in 1774, with residents becoming tiresome of crossing the Connecticut River to attend town meetings. Today the town has a population of about 28,000. West Springfield is a beautiful town, in a great location of Hampden County.
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The six New England States' collective State Fair, held for 17 days each September. The Big E is the largest fair in New England, and the 6th largest agricultural fair in the United States. Attractions include fair vendors, a small circus, musical performers, agricultural exhibits and competitions, carnival games and carnival rides, a small collection of historic buildings known as Storrowton Village, and state buildings for each of the New England states featuring local products and vendors.
Great soups and sandwiches. Good place to stop for lunch. Cash only, have your money ready.
Excellent German food with a nice selection of beers and tea.
Italian pastry shop. Delicious pastries, cakes, and great service.
Terrific Mexican grill. Bottomless chips and salsa, delicious margaritas, and great food. Request a bag of chips and salsa to go.
Large bar area with separate dining area. Seafood, pasta and stone pizzas.
Award winning hamburgers and hot dogs. Great place to go in the summer for a delicious burger.
Local karaoke bar. Good size bar area, small dance floor and booth seating.
Large bar, live music.
Close to Riverdale Shops, the Holyoke Mall, the Big E, and Six Flags New England. Right off I-91.
Good rates, close to Riverdale Shops, the Holyoke Mall, the Big E, and Six Flags New England. Right off I-91.
Good rates, close to Riverdale Shops, the Holyoke Mall, the Big E, and Six Flags New England. Right off I-91.
Supermarket in the northeastern section of West Springfield. Great prices on both name brand and store brand products. "Gas Points" are accrued with each purchase, and can be used to reduce the gas price at the Stop and Shop gas station in Chicopee.
Independently-owned supermaket chain in the southeastern section of West Springfield.
Music shop to buy new and used equipment. Great place to trade-in old or unused gear.
West Springfield is accessible from the east and west via the Massachusetts Turnpike (U.S. I-90) masspike.com and U.S. Route 20. It is accessible from the east and west by U.S. I-91 and U.S. Route 5.
Read in the guideA car is the best way to travel in West Springfield. Downtown West Springfield has ample free street parking, with the post office, library, and other city offices within walking distance.
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Hartford · International · BDL
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