Built in the 1870s, Hampden County Courthouse is a historic building. The building used to look more like a castle than a courthouse, but alterations were done to make it blend into the city. The courthouse is still used today to for government trails and courts.
The Connecticut River cuts through Springfield's downtown and creates a picturesque area for people to walk or bike down. The Connecticut River is the longest river in New England and is 407 miles long. The river contains many species of fish, including Striped Bass, Rainbow Trout and the American eel.
Springfield's City Hall has two picturesque buildings that are modeled after Greek architecture and in between the buildings is a large clock tower. The original building was burned when a monkey knocked over a kerosene lamp at a City Hall fair and it was rebuilt in the early 1900s. The City Hall contains several of the local governments departments and the city council.
5 Mile Pond
Old First Church was founded in 1637 and is one of the oldest churches in the United States. The church played an important role in creating Springfield and was part of the Underground Railroad. Unfortunately the church is closed so you can not attend a sermon.
Riverfront Park is a 4.5-mile park by the Connecticut River. Within the park you will find the William C. Sullivan RiverFront Visitor Information Center, where you can find information, maps and brochures about the majestic Connecticut River, Springfield, and the adjoining Connecticut River Walk and Bikeway. The park is popular with joggers and bikers, on their way to or from the River Walk and bikeway.
