Cultural Wonders

The museum and the academy is located in the historic town of New Salem, Massachusetts.

Named after James Smith, the inventor of basketball, the Basketball Hall of Fame serves as basketball’s most complete library promoting and preserving the history of basketball since 1959.

This museum is home to the world’s largest collection of Smith & Wessons as well as motorcycles, dating as far back as 1901. A must-visit to be added to your bucket list!

Devoted to Springfield native, Theodor Geisel, aka Dr. Seuss, this museum features interactive sculptures, exhibits as well as both original and reproduced artwork from Dr. Seuss. 

Browse the museum to see one of America’s most extensive collections of vintage guns spanning two centuries and learn about some of the technological leaps that took place in the armory.

Salmon Falls Gallery features both a beautiful selection of Josh’s glass as well as the work of over 100 other local artists. This is the perfect place to find a memorable gift or a special piece for your home or office!

Touted as “the only one of its kind in the world”, this 400-foot long Bridge of Flowers is a plant-lover’s paradise. It is covered in flowers and bloom continuously from April to October every year.

Hitchcock Brewing Company is a farm brewery and hopyard in Whately MA. producing delicious local ales for the Pioneer Valley with local ingredients.

Historic Deerfield is a museum dedicated to the heritage and preservation of Deerfield, Massachusetts, and history of the Connecticut River Valley.

Named to honor a long tradition of poets being drawn to the spot, Poet’s Seat Tower sits on a 190 million year old (early Jurassic period) 150-foot thick basalt lava flow.