Things to do in Springfield

Nadim's | Downtown Mediterranean Grill

Traditional Mediterranean & Lebanese dishes & a full bar offered in a warm, refined atmosphere.

The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum

Visitor center honoring local writer Theodor Geisel, with rhyming games & life-sized characters.

MGM Springfield

Plush rooms with city views in a luxe hotel & casino offering an outdoor pool, a spa & 4 bars.

Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden

Whimsical bronze sculptures of Dr. Seuss characters fill the courtyard of this multi-museum complex.

Golden Corral Buffet & Grill

Family-friendly buffet chain featuring all-you-can-eat American fare, plus salad & dessert bars.

Springfield Plaza

Student Prince Cafe and The Fort

Family-run spot, serving German food & beer since 1935, with a huge collection of steins in the bar.

LA Fitness

MassMutual Center

90 Meat Outlet

Max's Tavern

Chophouse fare in polished, wood-trimmed space next to Connecticut River & Basketball Hall of Fame.

Theodore's Blues, Booze, and BBQ

Funky BBQ joint with quirky decor hosting national & local blues acts on Friday & Saturday.

Food Zone International Supermarket

Forest Park

Sprawling, 735-acre public park known for its charming natural features, sweeping views, lake & zoo.

Springfield Museums

Leafy complex with a science museum, history museum & 2 art museums around a grassy quad.

Wahlburgers

Zoo in Forest Park and Education Center

This zoo in a 735-acre woodland park features native & exotic animals, plus educational programs.

Mesa Buffet

Casual buffet-style eatery offering unlimited, self-service Puerto Rican dishes & desserts.

Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame

Interactive history displays & memorabilia for hoops fans in the town where it was invented.

Five Town Plaza