Explore Western Mass

10/17/2026

If you’re coming to Western Mass for the holidays, don’t wait until you’re already on the road to figure out where you’re sleeping. Whether you’re here for holiday events, visiting family, or just looking for a festive winter getaway, these are a few spots to have on your radar for lodging:

🏨 D.Hotel
🎰 MGM Springfield Hotel
✨ Marriott Springfield Downtown
🛎️ Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place Hotel

Book the room, pack the bags, and let the holiday planning begin! For even more hotel recs, check the link in bio.

10/13/2026

There’s something about stopping at a farm stand that just makes fall feel…right. Fresh produce, baked goods, seasonal treats, and plenty of reasons to pull over on your way home.

Here are local farm stands you can’t miss:

🌽 Atkins
🍎 McCray’s
🍂 Silverbell Farm
🎃 Randall’s

Come for the pumpkins, stay for the c***r donuts.

10/08/2026

If you’re looking for the perfect way to spend a crisp autumn day, it exists! Add this lineup to your list!

🐾 Start with a visit to Lupa Zoo
🎃 Pick the perfect pumpkin at a local farm
🍺 Grab a b**r at Berkshire Brewing Company
🍝 End the day with dinner at Posto

A little wildlife, a little pumpkin picking, a local brew, and a great meal...basically, everything you need for a perfect New England fall day.

10/06/2026

Get lost on purpose! 🌽

Did you know Western Mass is home to one seriously unforgettable corn maze? Mike’s Maze is the perfect fall adventure for wandering, laughing, and seeing if you can actually find your way out.

Would you brave the maze?

10/01/2026

If you’re into calm day trips, quiet dinners, tranquil scenery, and generally keeping your heart rate under control…

…this is not the attraction for you.

Because once the sun goes down, Six Flags Fright Fest is a whole different story! Expect haunted attractions, terrifying creatures, unexpected scares, and absolutely zero guarantees that you’ll make it through without screaming. 🎃

09/30/2026

Tourism is big business in !

Marketing a broad tourism and hospitality industry is a tricky business, and Mary Kay Wydra should know. She’s been with the Greater Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau (GSCVB) — more widely known these days as Explore Western Mass — for most of its four decades, first working in market...

09/29/2026

Western Mass is made for getting outside.

From mountain views and peaceful reservoirs to scenic parks, winding trails, and wide-open farm fields, there’s always somewhere new to explore. It’s almost time to chase the fall foliage and it’s always time to enjoy a quiet hike, or simply soak up the scenery that Western Mass delivers. 🍁🥾🌾

Grab your camera and discover all that Western Mass has to offer. The views won’t let you down.

09/24/2026

Fall tastes better in Western Mass. 😉

Crisp days, colorful leaves, and the perfect excuse to eat your way through the season! Here are local spots worth paying a visit to get those fall flavors you love the most:

-B. Napoli
-Batch Ice Cream
-Cal’s Wood Fire Grill
-East Village Tavern
-Notch8
-The Mick

Enjoy these delicious stops along your fall foliage route!

09/18/2026

Fright Fest is back!🦇

Get ready for screams, scares, thrills, and Halloween fun as Fright Fest at Six Flags New England kicks off its opening weekend!

09/17/2026

We couldn't have explained this better ourselves! 🇵🇷