Located only 90 minutes from Boston in Western Massachusetts, you will find the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in downtown Springfield on the banks of the Connecticut River.

The newest incarnation of the Hall of Fameת opened in 2002, hosts a treasure trove of historical artifacts and exhibitions dedicated to the history of the sport, its best players, and the teams and coaches who have changed the game.

You will find jerseys and shoes from players such as Michael Jordan and Magic Johnson in the hallowed halls of this museum, where it is possible to get lost for hours and hours.

The cherry on top of your tour is the last stop at the museum’s “Center Court,” where you will have the opportunity to play on a court inside the Hall of Fame and play with real NBA basketballs and feel inspired after learning about so many of the game’s heroes.

In short, any basketball fan owes it to himself or herself to make a stop at this one-of-a-kind Massachusetts attraction!

Address: 1000 Hall of Fame Ave, Springfield, MA 01105, United States
Hours: Thursday-Sunday, 10 am to 4 pm

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The real highlights are the full-size “Center Court”—where you can shoot and pass the ball—and the second floor’s high-tech experimental attractions that measure your vertical leap, allow you to sit in the broadcaster’s seat, coach a team to victory, and play a game of “Virtual Hoops.”

If you’re visiting during the summer, the museum has a “60 Days of Summer” event, which offers 60 consecutive days of family-oriented interactive museum programming throughout July and August. During this event, there are various appearances, autograph signings, magicians, trick dribblers and jugglers, mascot days, and giveaway days—which are all free-of-charge to museum guests.

The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame is located at 1000 West Columbus Avenue in Springfield, Massachusetts. The museum is open Sunday-Friday from 10am to 4pm and on Saturday from 9am to 4pm. Starting on Monday, October 19, the museum will be closed on Monday and Thursdays.

Tickets for adults are $28; $23 for seniors; youth $19; students $23; and free for children under five.

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Baseball

Four baseball teams which represent four of the five boroughs call New York their home. The two major league teams, the New York Yankees play at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx and the New York Mets play at Citi Field in Flushing, Queens. The minor league teams, the Brooklyn Cyclones play at Key Span Park and the Staten Island Yankees play at Richmond County Bank Ballpark.

Football

New York City doesn’t have its own football stadium, but there are two New York NFL teams—the New York Jets and the New York Giants. Both teams play in New Jersey at MetLife Stadium, which is just a few miles from midtown Manhattan and can be visited via public transportation.

Hockey

Head to Madison Square Garden in Manhattan to see the New York Rangers face their opponents. The New York Islanders play at Nassau Coliseum, but it’s difficult to get there by public transportation.

Basketball

New York is also home to three professional basketball teams—the New York Knicks, the Brooklyn Nets, and the WNBA team, the New York Liberty. You can also catch the Harlem Globetrotters if they’re in town. The New York Knicks and Harlem Globetrotters play at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan, the Brooklyn Nets play at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, and the New York Liberty play at Westchester County Center in White Plains.

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Located only 90 minutes from Boston in Western Massachusetts, you will find the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in downtown Springfield on the banks of the Connecticut River.

The newest incarnation of the Hall of Fameת opened in 2002, hosts a treasure trove of historical artifacts and exhibitions dedicated to the history of the sport, its best players, and the teams and coaches who have changed the game.

You will find jerseys and shoes from players such as Michael Jordan and Magic Johnson in the hallowed halls of this museum, where it is possible to get lost for hours and hours.

The cherry on top of your tour is the last stop at the museum’s “Center Court,” where you will have the opportunity to play on a court inside the Hall of Fame and play with real NBA basketballs and feel inspired after learning about so many of the game’s heroes.

In short, any basketball fan owes it to himself or herself to make a stop at this one-of-a-kind Massachusetts attraction!

Address: 1000 Hall of Fame Ave, Springfield, MA 01105, United States
Hours: Thursday-Sunday, 10 am to 4 pm

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The real highlights are the full-size “Center Court”—where you can shoot and pass the ball—and the second floor’s high-tech experimental attractions that measure your vertical leap, allow you to sit in the broadcaster’s seat, coach a team to victory, and play a game of “Virtual Hoops.”

If you’re visiting during the summer, the museum has a “60 Days of Summer” event, which offers 60 consecutive days of family-oriented interactive museum programming throughout July and August. During this event, there are various appearances, autograph signings, magicians, trick dribblers and jugglers, mascot days, and giveaway days—which are all free-of-charge to museum guests.

The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame is located at 1000 West Columbus Avenue in Springfield, Massachusetts. The museum is open Sunday-Friday from 10am to 4pm and on Saturday from 9am to 4pm. Starting on Monday, October 19, the museum will be closed on Monday and Thursdays.

Tickets for adults are $28; $23 for seniors; youth $19; students $23; and free for children under five.

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Baseball

Four baseball teams which represent four of the five boroughs call New York their home. The two major league teams, the New York Yankees play at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx and the New York Mets play at Citi Field in Flushing, Queens. The minor league teams, the Brooklyn Cyclones play at Key Span Park and the Staten Island Yankees play at Richmond County Bank Ballpark.

Football

New York City doesn’t have its own football stadium, but there are two New York NFL teams—the New York Jets and the New York Giants. Both teams play in New Jersey at MetLife Stadium, which is just a few miles from midtown Manhattan and can be visited via public transportation.

Hockey

Head to Madison Square Garden in Manhattan to see the New York Rangers face their opponents. The New York Islanders play at Nassau Coliseum, but it’s difficult to get there by public transportation.

Basketball

New York is also home to three professional basketball teams—the New York Knicks, the Brooklyn Nets, and the WNBA team, the New York Liberty. You can also catch the Harlem Globetrotters if they’re in town. The New York Knicks and Harlem Globetrotters play at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan, the Brooklyn Nets play at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, and the New York Liberty play at Westchester County Center in White Plains.

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