18 days in Western Massachusetts Itinerary

Kids will appreciate attractions like Springfield Museums and Basketball Hall of Fame. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Springfield: Poet's Seat Tower (in Greenfield), South Deerfield (Magic Wings Butterfly Conservatory and Gardens & Yankee Candle Flagship Store) and Shelburne Falls (Bridge of Flowers & Shelburne Falls Trolley Museum).

To find reviews, maps, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read Springfield travel planner.

Dallas to Springfield is an approximately 5.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. The time zone changes from Central Standard Time to Eastern Standard Time, which is usually a 1 hour difference. Traveling from Dallas in April, you will find days in Springfield are a bit cooler (58°F), and nights are cooler (34°F). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Pittsfield.

Bring the kids along to Berkshire Museum and Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Pittsfield: Charlemont (Deerfield River & Zipline), Great Barrington (Monument Mountain, Berkshire Rivers Fly Fishing, &more) and North Adams (Natural Bridge State Park, MASS MoCA, &more).

For other places to visit, ratings, and tourist information, use the Pittsfield trip planning tool.

You can drive from Springfield to Pittsfield in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In April, daily temperatures in Pittsfield can reach 54°F, while at night they dip to 33°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Fri) so you can drive back home.