'''Holyoke''' is a city in the Pioneer Valley in Massachusetts. It is a former mill city, which made a large chunk of the worlds paper. It has interesting architecture and is close to many attractions. It contains the Volleyball Hall of Fame and some of the largest former paper mills. If you visit, there are a number of things here and close by to entertain you.

Get in

'''Bradley International Airport''' in Windsor Locks, Connecticut, is the closest airport. Other nearby airports are Logan, in Boston and a few in Rhode Island. There is local bus service from Springfield (Massachusetts) and Northampton using Peter Pan bus lines. There is train service into Springfield.

Get around

A car is preferable. There is bus service around Holyoke and the Valley, but it is sporadic. Bus service info: http://www.pvta.com/

See

  • '''Holyoke St. Patrick's Parade''' ''+1 413'' 533-1700, [http://newsite.holyokestpatricksparade.com/]. The second largest St Patrick's Day Parade in the country!
  • '''Volleyball Hall of Fame''', 444 Dwight St, ''+1 413'' 536-0926, [http://www.volleyhall.org/about.html].
  • '''Mt. Tom'''. 125 Reservation Rd, 413 534-1186 [http://www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/central/mtom.htm] A great place to hike and explore. It used to host a ski slope and an amusement park. Now they are both overgrown.
  • '''Open Square''', 4 Open Square Way, [http://www.opensquare.com]. An ongoing project downtown.
  • '''Wistariahurst Museum''', 238 Cabot Street, [http://www.wistariahurst.org/].
  • '''Nuestras Raices''', 24 Jones Ferry Road, [http://www.nuestras-raices.org/]. A farm in Holyoke where the residents work the land. A tradition of agriculture is carried on.
  • '''Paper City Brewery''', 108 Cabot Street, ''+1 413'' 535-1588 [http://www.papercity.com/]. Holyokes own micro-brew.
  • '''The Canal Gallery''', 380 Dwight St, ''+1 413'' 532-4141, [http://www.thecanalgallery.com/].
  • '''Wire Monkey Dance''', ''+1 413'' 587-0077, [http://www.wiremonkeydance.com/].
  • Do

  • '''Holyoke Merry Go Round''', 221 Appleton St, ''+1 413'' 538-9838, [http://www.holyokemerrygoround.org/]. This was saved from the old Mountain Park on Mt. Tom.
  • '''Children's Museum at Holyoke''', 444 Dwight St # 2, ''+1 413'' 536-5437, [http://www.childrensmuseumholyoke.org/].
  • '''Holyoke Sox''', MacKenzie Stadium, [http://www.holyokesox.com/].
  • Buy

  • '''The Holyoke Mall''', ''+1 413'' 536-1441, [http://www.holyokemall.com/]. One of the largest malls in New England. Mall Hours: Monday - Saturday 10am - 9:30pm | Sunday 11am - 6pm
  • Eat

  • '''Tramore Chip Shop''', 37 Myrtle Ave, ''+1 413'' 533-4319, Open 11am -8pm Tue-Sat. Usually only take out. Cafe table available weather permitting. [http://www.tramorechipshop.com]. A fish & chip shop open 5 days a week. Carrying on the tradition of Irish fish & chip shops. Kielbasa dogs and Hot Dogs round out the menu.
  • '''TnT Pizza''', 548 South St, ''+1 413'' 536-1100. Delivery available.
  • '''Delaney House''', 3 Country Club Rd, ''+1 413'' 532-1800, [http://www.logcabin-delaney.com/]. Fine dining.
  • '''Nick's Nest''', 1597 Northampton St, ''+1 413'' 532-5229. The hot dogs get rave reviews.
  • '''Mi Plaza Restaurant''', 325 Main Street, ''+1 413'' 532-2700
  • '''Mel's Restaurant ''', 490 Pleasant St, ''+1 413'' 532-1476
  • '''Strum's Deli''', 502 Westfield Rd, ''+1 413'' 532-8020, [http://www.strums.com/]. Sandwiches available for take out.
  • Drink

  • '''Elizur's Pub''', 874 Hampden St, ''+1 413'' 539-6504,
  • Sleep

  • '''Holiday Inn''', 245 Whiting Farms Rd, ''+1 413'' 534-3311, [http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/hi/1/en/hd/hlyma].
  • '''Country Inn & Suites By Carlson''', 1 Country Club Road # B, ''+1 413'' 533-2100, [http://www.countryinns.com/hotels/maholyo] Has a 24 hour desk service. A/C, has 62 rooms and 6 floors. Breakfast room open seasonally.
  • '''Super 8''', 1515 Northampton Street, ''+1 413'' 536-1980, [http://www.super8.com].
  • Contact

    Get out

  • '''6 Flags''', 1623 Main Street, ''+1 413'' 786-9300, [http://www.sixflags.com/newengland/]. Very close to Holyoke. They have a waterpark.
  • '''The Big E ''', 1305 Memorial Avenue (Rte. 147), West Springfield, ''+1 413'' 737-2443 [http://www.thebige.com/fair/index.html].
  • Northampton. A neat place to visit while you're in town.
  • '''The Basketball Hall of Fame''', West Columbus Av., Springfield, ''+1'' 877-446-6752, [http://www.hoophall.com/]. M-Sa 9AM-5PM, Su 10AM-5PM. Along the Connecticut River, in a stunning (and quirky) steel structure. Adults $17, Seniors $14, Ages 5-5 $12.