Explore Western Mass

Located at the Crossroads of New England, the intersection of I-91 and I-90 (Massachusetts Turnpike), Western Mass is your gateway to Boston, Hartford, New York City and the rest of the New England states. But you may never leave once you see our unique attractions, delectable dining, first-class accommodations, culture, history and the serenity of the great outdoors. Getting here is half the fun with Bradley International airport just 20 minutes to the south. Amtrak also connects the region with our neighbors to the north and south and Springfield is the birthplace and northern hub for Peter Pan Bus Line’s service throughout New England and the Mid-Atlantic states. At the center of everything is the MassMutual Convention Center (MMC). This state-of-the-art convention center has a total of 100,000 square feet of meeting, ballroom and exhibit space. The 6,700-seat MMC arena is also home to our Springfield Thunderbirds AHL hockey team and the site of concerts, family shows and other sporting events. In Western Mass, your attendees will want to come early and stay late to see all the region has to offer. We’re known for one-of-a-kind attractions like the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum, MGM Springfield, Yankee Candle Village and so much more. Now that we’ve set the tone for a great meeting, let’s talk price. With the variety of meeting options like a state-of-the-art convention center, indoor and outdoor exhibition space, unique venues, hotel and college meeting space and MGM Springfield, we have the space to meet any budget.