• Amelia Park Children's Museum (Westfield)
  Children's museum with a space-themed area, a mini interactive town & other hands-on exhibits. Visit website.
   

• Connecticut Science Center (Hartford)
  Multi-story museum includes a water-play area, hands on exhibits, theater and butterfly garden. Visit website.
   

• Dr. Seuss Museum (Springfield)
  Interactive Dr. Seuss themed museum right up the street from Prelude. Visit website and the entire collection of Springfield Museums located in the same courtyard.
   

• Forest Park Zoo (Springfield)
  Zoo in the heart of Forest Park. Visit website.  
   

• Fun City (Springfield)
  Trampoline, ball pits, bumper cars, obstacle courses and more. Visit website. 
   

• Holyoke Children's Museum (Holyoke)
  Children's museum featuring participatory art, exhibits related to science, daily life, and an elaborate climbing area. Visit website.
   

• Magic Wings Butterfly Conservatory (Deerfield)
  Beautiful greenhouse in Deerfield filled with thousands of butterflies. Visit website.
   

• Wilbraham Children’s Museum (Wilbraham)
  Outdoor playground designed especially for smaller kids, after playing stop at Rice Farms for fresh ice cream and feeding goats. Visit website. 

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