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$$

This column indicates the typical price range of this hotel. We use the following codes: E=Economy (under $50), M=Midrange ($50 to $100), U=Upscale ($100 to $150), L=Luxury (over $150). Please note that room rates fluctuate (seasonal popularity, special events in the area, etc.).

Miles

The approximate distance in miles from the exit to the hotel. These are calculations using GPS data. Distances along city streets will be somewhat different but this should give you a good idea of the distances to Discount Hotels near the cited Interstate exit.

Fit

Discount Hotels near I-90 and I-91 in Springfield offering  'fitness' or exercise facilities are indicated with an F in this column. If the hotel also has a spa, it is so indicated by an S in this column. Most hotels define a 'spa' as a large hot tub with built in water jets. In a few cases, fitness facilities and spas may be off-premises (entry by pass issued by the hotel) in which case dressing rooms are also present for your convenience.

Kit

Discount Hotels near I-90 and I-91 in Springfield offering a full kitchen or 'kitchenette' are indicated with an 'K' in this column. An 'M' in this column indicates microwave available. If the room also has a refrigerator, it is so indicated by an 'R' in this column. Many hotels have some rooms furnished with microwaves and small refrigerators but you have to request them. We list them only if there is not an additional charge (or so they have informed us).

I'net

Discount Hotels near I-90 and I-91 in Springfield offering Internet access are indicated (with an M for dial-up and W for wideband) in the I'net column. Please note that 'wideband' facilities vary. In addition to a network port (usually installed in the docking station), we suggest you bring along cables and your Windows distribution CD (in case you are required to load a special network driver). For 'dial up dataports', you would only need a modem and an RJ-11 patch cord (which you should always have with you, anyway).

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Visitors' Center - From I-90 eastbound take exit 4 and follow I-91 to exit 7. Proceed past the traffic light and the Sullivan Visitor Information Center will be just ahead to your right.
  From I-90 westbound take exit 6. At the traffic light immediately after you pass through the toll both make a left onto I-291 west. Follow I-291 to the I-91 interchange and merge with I-91 south. From I-91 take exit 5. At the bottom of the exit ramp turn left, do under the Interstate and turn left into Columbus Avenue. At Union Street (the next traffic light), turn left again, go under the Interstate and you will see the Sullivan Visitor Information Center just ahead to your right.
  This Visitors' Center is open daily 8a to 6p (closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Days).
  For more information, phone 1-800-723-1548 (toll free).

Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden - Remember Dr. Seuss? Well, meet Dr. Seuss and his best-loved characters, - including the Cat in the Hat, Horton, the Grinch and Max, the Lorax, Sam-I-Am and Thidwick the Big-Hearted Moose. Actually, these are life-size bronze sculptures. Also here for your eyes is the famous Yertle Garden.
  For more information phone 1-413-263-6800 or visit their web site: CatInTheHat.
  From the Visitors Center, go back under the Interstate and up Union to Main Street. Turn left and follow Main to State Street (it will be the 6th street on your right). Turn right and Dr. Seuss is in the Quadrangle at Chestnut and State Streets (3 blocks).

Hatikvah Holocaust Education & Resource Center - Houses a large resource library (over 3000 books and 350 videos) on the Holocaust and related subjects (e.g., anti-Semitism, prejudice and discrimination, ethnocide and genocide, and the historical experiences of various victims of oppression).
  The Center is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to educating the community about the Holocaust and to combating prejudice, hate and racism in today’s society. Donations are usually tax deductible under IRS rules and, similarly, for State taxes.
  In 2004, a new permanent exhibition on the history and lessons of the Holocaust will be installed. The new exhibition will contain artifacts, documents, and interactive learning displays featuring video and oral testimonies combined with archival material.
  For more information phone 1-413-734-7700 or visit their web site: Hatikvah.
  From I-90 eastbound, take exit 4 and follow I-91 to exit 1. Exit and follow US-5 southbound to Converse Street. Note: At this intersection 'Englewood Road will be on your right and Converse Street on your left. Turn left into Converse Street and follow it to Dickinson Street. Turn left and the Center is at 1160 Dickinson Street (9 blocks counting the streets to your left).
  From I-90 westbound take exit 6. At the traffic light immediately after you pass through the toll both make a left onto I-291 west. Follow I-291 to the I-91 interchange at exit 2A and merge with I-91 south. From I-91 take exit 1. Exit and follow US-5 southbound to Converse Street. Note: At this intersection 'Englewood Road' will be on your right and 'Converse Street' on your left. Turn left into Converse Street and follow it to Dickinson Street. Turn left and the Center is at 1160 Dickinson Street (9 blocks counting the streets to your left).

Indian Motocycle Museum - INDIAN was the first, commercially marketed, gasoline powered motorcycle manufacturing company in the United States. Founded by George Hendee and Oscar Hedstrom in 1901, they also manufactured airplane engines, bicycles, outboard motors, home unit air conditioners, and many other items. Many of these products are on display in this museum.
  The Indian Motocycle is famous world-wide. Its quality and beauty have never been surpassed. Manufacturing ceased at the end of the Korean War in 1953. 
  The Indian Motocycle Museum has the finest collection of Indian Motocycles and other Indian products in the world. Also on display are collections of toy motorcycles, relevant photographs and other related memorabilia. Some other brands of American-made motorcycles are included in the displays.
  Open daily from 10a to 4p (closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Days). Admission: Adults $3; Kids under 12 $1.
  For more information phone 1-413-737-2624. We couldn't find a working web site for the museum but did find an interesting article by Bill Whitney of the Sunday Republican at WMAIndian.
  From I-90 take exit 6 and follow I-291 to exit 4. Exit and at the end of the off-ramp turn right onto Page Blvd. Follow Page to Hendee Street. The Museum is just around the corner to your right inside the Titeflex Corp compound. Look for blue and white Indian Motocycle Museum signs.

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Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame - Billed as "the world's finest sports museum", the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame features dozens of hands-on exhibits, a regulation-sized basketball court and displays of over 900 basketball-related artifacts. The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame's mission is to preserve and promote the game of basketball at all levels and serve as basketball's ultimate library of history.
  Open daily 10a to 6p. Saturday's hours are extended to 8p. Admission is $15; kids 5 to 15 pay $10.
  For more information phone 1-877-4-HOOPLA (toll free) or visit their web site: HoopHall.
  From I-90 eastbound, take exit 4 and follow I-91 to exit 7 (Springfield Center). At the bottom of the exit ramp you will be on West Columbus Avenue. Follow West Columbus through three sets of traffic lights and the Hall of Fame will be on your right at 1000 West Columbus Avenue.
  From I-90 westbound take exit 6 and follow I-291 to exit 2A. Merge with I-91 Southbound and drive to Exit 7 (Springfield Center). At the bottom of the exit ramp you will be on West Columbus Avenue. Follow West Columbus through three sets of traffic lights and the Hall of Fame will be on your right at 1000 West Columbus Avenue.

Smith & Wesson Shooting Sports Center - "Try a real Smith & Wesson at our Shooting Sports Center and Retail Store." Shooters are accompanied by Certified Range Officers. There is also a shop carying branded Smith & Wesson apparel, accessories and other gifts.
  For more information phone 1-413-846-6404 or visit their web site: ShootingSports.
  From I-90 take exit 6 and follow I-291 to exit 4. Exit and at the end of the off-ramp turn right onto Page Blvd. The Smith & Wesson Shooting Sports Center is at 299 Page Boulevard.

Springfield Armory National Historic Site - Two hundred years of firearms production ended in 1968. Springfields had been used in every American war but Springfield was to be no more.
  In 1978 as a National Park Service Historic Site the Springfield Armory reopened as a museum with the world’s largest collection of American military firearms on display.
  Open Tuesday through Sunday from 10a to 5:30p.
  For more information phone 1-413-734-8551 or view the NPS web site: Springfield.
  From I-90 take exit 6 and follow I-291 to exit 4. Exit and at the end of the off-ramp bear left onto St James Avenue. Follow St James to State Street (this is a five-street intersection) and go to the right to get on State. Go 1 block (this is Federal Square) to Federal Street and turn right. Turn right on Federal and the Springfield Armory entrance will be on your left (official address is 1 Armory Square).

Springfield Science Museum - Explore science from bottom of the sea and the innards of our earth to the distant stars. Get up close to a realistic, life-sized replica of Tyrannosaurus rex. Many hands-on exhibits both excite and educate both kids and adults. Included in the facility is a comprehensive genealogy and local history library. Includes a Museum Shop.
  Open Tuesday through Friday from 11a to 4p; Saturday and Sunday from 11a to 4p. Admission for adults $7; for kids 6 to 17 $3.
  For more information phone 1-413-263-6800 of visit their web site: SpringfieldSciMu.
  From the Visitors Center go back under the Interstate and up Union to Main Street. Turn left and follow Main to State Street (6th street on your right). Turn right and Dr. Seuss is in the Quadrangle at Chestnut Street (3 blocks).

The Zoo in Forest Park - Many community zoos long for community support which, usually, just isn't quite adequate. Springfield's Zoo seems to have exceptional support from the community and, especially, Mass Mutual which is headquartered here. Mass Mutual's recent donation of a 'train' (looks like one but runs on rubber tires instead of requiring rails) not only makes getting around the zoo more fun but brings in badly needed revenue. But you still walk through their Deer Garden. They have a very interesting web site at ForestParkZoo.
  For more information phone 1-413-733-2251 or visit their web site (see above).
  From I-90 eastbound, take exit 4 and follow I-91 to exit 4. At the bottom of the off-ramp turn left, go under the Interstate and turn right on Longhill Street. Follow Longhill to Sumner Avenue, turn left and the Forest Park Zoo is on the right.
  From I-90 take exit 6 and follow I-291 to exit 2-A. Merge with I-91 Southbound and drive to exit 4. At the bottom of the off-ramp turn left, go under the Interstate and turn right on Longhill Street. Follow Longhill to Sumner Avenue, turn left and the Forest Park Zoo is on the right.