The Mullins Center...7 miles
www.mullinscenter.com
Opened in 1993, the 9,000-seat Mullins Center is the University of Massachusetts’ state-of-the-art, multi-purpose facility. It contains an Olympic-size practice ice skating rink available to students for free skating. In addition to ice hockey games and the men's and women's basketball teams, the Mullins Center has hosted such diverse events as Sesame Street on Ice and David Copperfield; speakers Maya Angelou, Elie Wiesel, and Bill Cosby; and rock concerts including Metallica, Smashing Pumpkins, Alanis Morisette, Phish, and the Indigo Girls.

Holyoke Blue Sox Minor League Baseball...9 miles
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holyoke_Blue_Sox
The Holyoke Blue Sox are a summer collegiate baseball team based in Holyoke, Massachusetts.

Western Mass Blitzin Bears...9 miles
www.blitzenbears.com
Who Are the Western Mass Blitzin' Bears? Entering their sixth year, Springfield’s Blitzin' Bears have become one of the premier Minor League Pro-Football teams in the New England area and on the East Coast. In January 2004, two prominent local business owners formed the Western Mass Blitzin' Bears as a community-oriented, non-profit corporation. Their intention is to bring the highest caliber of football into Western Mass. The Blitzin' Bears are now in the NAFL, the largest league in North America.

The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art...7 miles
www.picturebookart.org
The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art is a new museum celebrating the art of the picture book. Founded by Eric Carle and his wife Barbara, the museum is for visitors of all ages: children and families, teachers and librarians, scholars, and everyone interested in the art of the picture book.

The Volleyball Hall of Fame...10 miles
www.volleyhall.org
The Volleyball Hall of Fame features the Walls of Fame, large panel graphics of the history of the sport, a regulation half court, displays and exhibits, a touch-screen video display and a gift shop. It holds two major events during the year: the Induction in October and the Morgan Classic Tournament in February at Springfield College. The Hall of Fame is located in Holyoke, Mass. For more information call (413) 536-0926, e-mail info@volleyhall.org, or visit the website.

The Basketball Hall of Fame...13 miles
www.hoophall.com
The NEW bigger, better, bouncier Basketball Hall of Fame includes 40,000 square feet of interactive exhibits, multi-media activities, and basketball programs on three levels.

Magic Wings...13 miles
www.magicwings.net
Magic Wings Butterfly Conservatory & Gardens consists of a 14,400-square-foot facility that includes a 4,00-square-foot glass conservatory filled with butterflies, moths, and tropical vegetation. Walking into the conservatory on a cold wintry day is sheer joy. A peaceful sanctuary for all who enter.

Springfield D League Armor Basketball Team...14 miles
www.nba.com/dleague/springfield/
Watch some basketball action with the new NBA Development League teams.

Springfield Mass Mutual Center...14 miles
www.civic-center.com
The Mass Mutual Center features family events, sports, concerts, conventions, trade shows, and a myriad of special events. Home of the Springfield Falcons of the American Hockey League.

Quadrangle...15 miles
www.springfieldmuseums.org/
Springfield Museums at the Quadrangle
Augustus Saint-Gaudens' statue "The Puritan" welcomes visitors to the Quadrangle, home of four fine museums: the George Walter Vincent Smith Art Museum, the Museum of Fine Arts, the Springfield Science Museum, and the Connecticut Valley Historical Museum.

The Big E...16 miles
www.thebige.com
Each September, more than one million guests enjoy entertainment, major exhibits, a Mardi Gras parade, The Big E Super Circus, the Avenue of States, Storrowton Village Museum, animals, rides, a daily parade, shopping, and foods from around the world for 17 glorious days during New England's most colorful season.

Six Flags New England...22 miles
www.sixflags.com/newengland
"New England's Thrill Capital!" Six Flags, located in Agawam, Mass., between Hartford and Springfield, is the largest theme and water park in New England! Call 877-4-SIXFLAGS or visit their website for directions and operating hours.