Wilbraham, Massachusetts Travel Information

Granby, Windsor, and Enfield, Connecticut, and the Tobacco Valley Located off Route 20 in East Granby, Old Newgate Prison and Copper Mine was originally chartered as the first copper mine in America in 1707. By 1773 further mining proved uneconomical, and in Decembe... Enfield, CT

Hills of Central Massachusetts Slowly the quiet villages and the sprawling forests encircling Quabbin Reservoir are being discovered, yet the area still retains its charm. Back roads pass through orchards and wildlife reservations ... Ware, MA

Springfield Dr. James Naismith invented basketball here when he made a game of throwing a soccer ball into a peach basket at Springfield College in 1891. Homeboy Theodor Seuss Geisel (alias Dr. Seuss) has a natio... Springfield, MA

Springfield, Massachusetts, and the Holyoke Area Interstate 91 goes bombing right through the heart of these two busy cities. It’s hard to find your way around here, but do take the trouble, because you’ll be well rewarded. The Hadley Farm Museum is... Springfield, MA

The Amusement Parks of Massachusetts This chapter describes these Massachusetts Amusement Parks: Pirates Fun Park in Salisbury and Six Flags New England Hurricane Harbor in Agawam. Agawam, MA

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Laughing Brook Wildlife Sanctuary (Distance: 5.2 mi) Located in Hampden, four short nature trails examine the sanctuary offering. Special attractions: Bird and wildlife watching; brook, pond, and river; wildflowers; fall foliage.

Hampden, MA - Hiking - length:1.2 mi

Peaked Mountain (Distance: 7.6 mi) Peaked (“pea-kid”) Mountain’s 1227-foot summit offers panoramic views of Mount Monadnock to the north, Wachusett Mountain to the northeast, and Connecticut’s Shenipsit State Forest to the south. Now m...

Monson, MA - Hiking - length:unknown

Brimfield State Forest (Distance: 9.8 mi) The town of Brimfield, between Worcester and Springfield, about 60 miles west of Boston. Most of the ride is flat, but there are several short climbs on loose terrain. Be prepared for some downhill st...

Brimfield, MA - Mountain Biking - length:6.5 mi

Rattlesnake Knob (Distance: 10.0 mi) This modest loop climbs through forested trails to the saddle between Mt. Norwottuck (the highest peak of the Holyoke Range) and Long Mountain, reaching two stirring outlooks at Rattlesnake Knob. Whil...

Amherst, MA - Hiking - length:3.9 mi

Quaboag River: Warren to Route 67 (Distance: 11.6 mi) The Quaboag is full of variety—from abrupt drops to long rapids with wave trains to a mini-gorge. Medium-sized, with rapids of sufficient power to demand great respect, the Quaboag holds its water wel...

Warren, MA - Whitewater Paddling - length:5.5 mi

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Wilbraham Country Club of Wilbraham Private Non-Equity, 18 holes 6380 yards, par 72 2.2 miles from center of Wilbraham, Massachusetts

Ludlow Ludlow Country Club Private Equity, 18 holes 6561 yards, par 72 2.9 miles from center of Wilbraham, Massachusetts

Pine Knoll Pine Knoll Golf Course Public, 18 holes 1554 yards, par 54 4.3 miles from center of Wilbraham, Massachusetts

Veteran's Memorial Veteran's Memorial Golf Course Municipal, 18 holes 6350 yards, par 72 4.4 miles from center of Wilbraham, Massachusetts

Hampden Hampden Country Club Public, 18 holes 6833 yards, par 72 5.0 miles from center of Wilbraham, Massachusetts

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