Hampden County, which is situated in the Pioneer Valley in Massachusetts, is the most urban county in the western part of the state, and as such, it has plenty of resources to help you plan the wedding of your dreams.
Major cities, towns, and villages in Hampden County include Springfield, which is the most populous city in Western Massachusetts, Chester, East Longmeadow, Granville, Russell, Southwick, Westfield, Chicopee, and Holyoke.
The Pioneer Valley region is home to four airports, including Bradley International Airport, and is served by Peter Pan Bus Lines, Inc., Amtrack, and several shuttle services, so you and your wedding guests will be able to easily explore the region.
Hampden County has a large variety of shopping venues, from major shopping centers to one-of-a-kind specialty boutiques, so you will have no problem finding everything on your wedding checklist.
Popular shopping venues include Holyoke Square Mall in Ingleside, Tower Square in Springfield, Lee Premium Outlets, The Village Commons, Thornes Marketplace, and Old Deerfield Country Store, just to name a few.
Hampden County is home to numerous parks, which offer opportunities for boating, swimming, picnicking, hiking, and beautiful locations where you can take engagement and wedding photographs.
Major outdoor recreation areas in Hampden County include Springfield Armory National Historic Site and National Park, Mount Tom State Reservation, Southwick Acres Campground, Congamond Lakes, Maple Corner Farm Cross-Country Ski Center, and Robinson State Park.
The Pioneer Valley has a rich history and some beautiful historic wedding venues for you to consider, including Naomi's Inn in Springfield, the Quadrangle Museums, Mill 1 at Open Square in Holyoke, The Holyoke Merry-Go-Round, and Wistariahurst Museum.
The area has some unique attractions, so make sure you take a break from the wedding planning process to enjoy everything it has to offer.
To start, you can spend a day at Forest Park Zoo, see a show or concert at CityStage and Symphony Hall, tour The Titanic Museum or Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, or go golfing at The Ranch Golf Club in Southwick.
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