Budget Vacation Destinations East Longmeadow, Massachusetts

Regina Sass
With all the stress that so many are experiencing today, a vacation is all the more important. Just to get away for a while, get a change of scenery and come back home refreshed and maybe with a new prospective on life. A relaxing vacation does not have to cost a bundle. There are many small towns across America where you can come, have a good time and be treated like family. One of them is East Longmeadow, Massachusetts.

East Longmeadow, Massachusetts is not your normal tourist destination. It does not have a lot of hotels, motels and bed and breakfasts. But take a look at how close it is to family activities in Springfield, Massachusetts. You could use East Meadow as a base for visiting the surrounding area and combine then with the sites in East Longmeadow to make a unique and budget vacation.

East Longmeadow, Massachusetts is located in the western part of the state. The population is between 14,000 and 15,000 and the town is about 13 square miles. Small town America at its best. East Longmeadow is just 25 miles from Hartford, Connecticut, making East Longmeadow a good place to stay when visiting Hartford. East Longmeadow is also 88 miles from Boston, making it a good addition to a Boston vacation.

July 4th is a special time to visit East Longmeadow, Massachusetts, when the town plays host to the largest July 4th celebration in Western Massachusetts. The town was first settled in 1720 and the places of interest such as the Ellijh Burt House, The Seward Pease House and the First Congregationalist Church.will give a good insight into early American history. It is a good interactive way for children, and adults as well, to learn the early history of the country.

Hasbro Games
443 Shaker Rd
East Longmeadow, Massachusetts 01028
413-526-2000

This is one that the kids would be interesting in seeing. It is the original plant for Mattel toys, which was taken over by Hasbro.

Six Flags New England - Agawam Themepark
is just 6 miles from East Longmeadow. They have amusement park rides for the whole family and a water park as well.

Franconia Golf Course
619 Dwight Rd
Springfield, Massachusetts 01108
(413)734-9334

Franconia Golf Course is an 18 hole par 70 municipal course with a driving range just 11/2 miles from East Longmeadow.

East Longmeadow has traditional Bed and Breakfast accommodations including the Old Mill on the Falls B&B - East Longmeadow Bed And Breakfast, 87 School Street, East Longmeadow, Massachusetts 01028,

Published by Regina Sass

I have been writing, editing and doing advertising online for 10 years. I have been a gardener for more than 50 years. I am a member of the Society of Professional Journalists.  View profile

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