Overview
Westfield is a city in Hampden County, in the Pioneer Valley region of Massachusetts. It includes the village of Wyben.
3 sights · 2 things to do · 2 places to stay
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Best things about Westfield
Stanley Park
Seasonal schedule varies. Stanley Park consists of nearly 300 acres of formal gardens, a carillon tower, trails, sports fields and a substantial nature area. Free.
Grandmother's Garden at Chauncey Allen Park
Smith Avenue, dawn to dusk. Grandmother's Garden is colonial-revival style flower garden located near Westfield's downtown.
Amelia Park Children's Museum
Hands-on museum for children.
East Mountain Country Club
Golf
Amelia Park Arena
Ice skating.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Oct. Summer highs reach about 85°F; winter lows dip to about 19°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Oct and Sep. (climate data from nearby Hartford)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- BDL Bradley International Airport, Hartford — 13 mi away (major hub). Directions
- ORH Worcester Regional Airport, Worcester — 46 mi away. Directions
The Massachusetts Turnpike (U.S. I-90) connects Westfield to the Berkshires to the west and Central Massachusetts and Greater Boston in the east. U.S. Route 20 also runs from east to west and provides access to the "hill towns" of western Hampden County. Use U.S. Route 202 for access to the city from the north or south. If you are coming from Agawam, Massachusetts or Suffield, Connecticut, MA Rte. 187 may be your best bet.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
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Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Stanley Park, Grandmother's Garden at Chauncey Allen Park, Amelia Park Children's Museum
- Afternoon East Mountain Country Club, Amelia Park Arena
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
What to ask about, for your diet
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Get in
By car
The Massachusetts Turnpike (U.S. I-90) connects Westfield to the Berkshires to the west and Central Massachusetts and Greater Boston in the east. U.S. Route 20 also runs from east to west and provides access to the "hill towns" of western Hampden County. Use U.S. Route 202 for access to the city from the north or south. If you are coming from Agawam, Massachusetts or Suffield, Connecticut, MA Rte. 187 may be your best bet.
Get around
You will probably want to have access to a car.
The Pioneer Valley Transit Authority (PVTA) has routes all over the Pioneer Valley. Although the system is fairly extensive for such a decentralized area, buses are somewhat infrequent and not all route run nights and weekends, especially outside of the school year (September - May).
See
- Hampton Pond State Park, U.S. Route 202, +1 413 532-3985. Hampton Pond State Park offers water based recreation activities and picnicking.
Do
- Canoeing or kayaking on the Westfield River
- Boating on Hampton Pond
- Walking on the nature trail at Stanley Park
- Hiking on Tekoa Mountain
- Golf at Tekoa Country Club or Shaker Farms Country Club
Events
- Westfield WinterGreen Fest (March)
- Vintage Base Ball World Series (July/August)
- Annual canoe race on the Westfield River (March/April)
- Westfield Fair (August)
Sleep
Stay Elm Motel
Go next
Take U.S. Route 20 west into the "hill towns" of western Hampden County in the Pioneer Valley. Continue traveling west into the Berkshires of Massachusetts.
Take U.S. Route 202 south into Connecticut.
Take Massachusetts State Route 10 north to Northampton.
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