Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame
$25–$50Explore basketball history in a giant silver sphere, then shoot hoops on the full-size Center Court inside.

Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place Hotel is a place to stay in Springfield, MA, part of the Western Massachusetts guide. Cost: $50 or more.
One Monarch Place · Springfield, MA
The Sheraton at One Monarch Place is a 325-room hotel in downtown Springfield, two blocks from MGM Springfield and a short walk to Symphony Hall. Inside you can swim in the indoor pool, grab a coffee at Starbucks, eat at PICKS Restaurant or watch a game at MVP.pub. The Basketball Hall of Fame is about a mile away, and the Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden is three blocks off.
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