Forest Park Travel Guide
Springfield
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Popular places to visit
Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
You can study the exhibits at Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Springfield. You can attend a basketball game while in the area.
Titanic Museum
You can study the exhibits at Titanic Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Springfield. You can attend a basketball game while in the area.
Zoo in Forest Park and Education Center
Why not visit the animals who call Zoo in Forest Park and Education Center home during your travels in Springfield? You can attend a basketball game while in the area.
Oakland St. Park
After visiting Oakland St. Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Springfield.
Valentine Park
After visiting Valentine Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Springfield.
Entry Dingle Park
Explore the great outdoors at Entry Dingle Park, a lovely green space in Springfield.
Top hotels in Forest Park
MGM Springfield
Very clean, spacious rooms right at the Casino. Only complaint we had, which has nothing to do with the hotel and staff, is that a lot of the restaurants in the Casino are not open during the week. Other than that, we really enjoy the hotel.
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
D. Hotel Suites & Spa
Clean room
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Candlewood Suites Windsor Locks Bradley Arpt by IHG
only two things I didn’t like was that the curtains didn’t close all the way so I had to hair clip them closed and the bathroom mirror wasn’t wiped clean and there was a message in the mirror from prior guest
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
Sheraton Hartford Hotel at Bradley Airport
Early flights make the hotel a win win
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hartford - Bradley Airport
Airport shuttle efficient and easy. Check in and check out swift and easy. Comfortable room.
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Bradley Airport by IHG
Very noisy late into one night with unruly kids
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Forest Park
Six Corners
While there might not be top attractions in Six Corners, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Dr. Seuss National Memorial and Springfield Armory.
South End
While visiting South End, you might make a stop by sights like Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and Titanic Museum.
East Forest Park
While there might not be top attractions in East Forest Park, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Mason Square Branch Springfield City Library and Babson Library.
Old Hill
While visiting Old Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Mason Square Branch Springfield City Library and Winchester Square.
Metro Center
If you're spending some time in Metro Center, CityStage Symphony Hall and MassMutual Center are top sights worth seeing.
McKnight
If you're spending some time in McKnight, Springfield Armory and Federal Square are top sights worth seeing.
