There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven:

Ecclesiastes 3:1

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Area Attractions

While you are here take some time to enjoy what our region has to offer. Southwick and surrounding communities are filled with arts, culture, shopping, great restaurants, and activities.

There are also several parks and trails nearby for those who would like to spend their time hiking or strolling the great outdoors. Check out our Day Hiking Package.

Below you will find several activities located just a short drive away from the Sanctuary:

LOCAL DELIGHTS

Amelia Park Arena
21 South Broad Street,Westfield, MA 01085 (413) 568-2503
http://www.ameliapark.org/

Chester Hill Winery
47 Lyon Hill Road, Chester (413) 354-2340
http://www.blueberrywine.com/

Countryside Woodcraft - Quality hand-crafted hardwood furniture. Shop tours available.
665 Huntington Road, Russell (413) 862-3276

Eastern States Exposition – Home of the Big E - This year Sept. 12-28, 2008
1305 Memorial Avenue (Rte. 147), West Springfield, MA (413) 737-2443
http://www.thebige.com/

Hancock Shaker Village
Routes 20 and 41, Pittsfield, MA (800) 817-1137
http://www.hancockshakervillage.org/

Historic Deerfield
Exit 24 off I-91, Deerfield, MA (413) 775-7214
http://www.historic-deerfield.org/

Magic Wings Butterfly Conservatory & Gardens
281 Greenfield Road, South Deerfield, MA (413) 665-2805
http://www.magicwings.com/

National Yiddish Book Center
1021 West Street, Amherst (413) 256-4900
http://www.yiddishbookcenter.org/

Pilgrim Candle Marketplace
16/36 Union Avenue, Westfield (800) 697-2135
http://www.pilgrimcandle.com/ http://www.blackdoggallery.com/

The New England Air Museum
Bradley International Airport, Windsor Locks, CT (860) 623-3305
http://www.neam.org/

Yankee Candle Village & Flagship Store
Exit 24 off I-91, Deerfield, MA (877) 636-7707
http://www.yankeecandle.com/

OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

Bright Nights at Forest Park (seasonal)
302 Sumner Avenue
Springfield, MA 01138
www.brightnights.org

Forest Park Zoo
302 Sumner Avenue
Springfield, MA 01138
www.forestparkzoo.org

Lupa Zoo of Ludlow
62 Nash Hill Road, Ludlow, MA (413) 583-8370
http://www.lupazoo.org

McLeans Game Refuge
Route 10/202 in Granby, Connecticut
http://www.mcleangamerefuge.org/

Robinson State Park
428 North Street, Agawam, MA (413) 786-2877

Six Flags New England
Route 159, 1623 Main Street, Agawam, MA 01001
http://www.sixflags.com/newEngland/index.aspx

Stanley Park
400 Western Avenue
Westfield, MA 01085 (413) 568-9312
http://www.stanleypark.org/

ARTS AND MUSEUMS

Basketball Hall of Fame
1000 West Columbus Avenue, Springfield, MA (413) 781-6500
http://www.hoophall.com/

Berkshire Scenic Railway Museum
10 Willow Creek Road, Lenox, MA (413) 637-2210
http://www.berkshirescenicrailroad.org/

Emily Dickinson Museum
Main Street, Amherst (413) 542-8161
http://www.emilydickinsonmuseum.org/

Norman Rockwell Museum
Route 308, Stockbridge, MA (413) 298-4100
http://www.nrm.org/

Springfield Museums - Filled with Art, History, Science & Dr. Suess!
Quadrangle, Downtown Springfield (800) 625-7738
http://www.springfieldmuseums.org/

The Volleyball Hall of Fame
444 Dwight Street, Holyoke, MA (413) 536-0926
http://www.volleyhall.org/

The Sterling and Francine Clark Institute
225 South Street, Williamstown, MA (413) 458-2303
http://www.clarkart.edu/

Ventford Hall Mansion & Gilded Age Museum
10 Walker Street, Lenox, MA (413) 637-3206
http://www.gildedage.org/

EVENING ESCAPES

CityStage
1 Columbus Center, Springfield, Box Office phone: (413) 788-7033
http://www.symphonyhall.com/

Majestic Theater
131 Elm Street • West Springfield, MA, Box Office: 413-747-7797
http://www.majestictheater.com/

MassMutual Center
1277 Main Street, Springfield, MA, (413) 787-6610
http://www.massmutualcenter.com/

Symphony Hall
34 Court St., Springfield, Box Office phone: (413) 788-7033
http://www.symphonyhall.com/

DINING

There are several restaurants located in Southwick. Styles range from Fast Food to Fine Dining. A short drive to Springfield, MA or just over the border into Connecticut will take you to several other great restaurants from casual to fine dining.

CHURCHES

Our Lady of the Lake Church
Roman Catholic, Rev. Henry L. Dorsch
224 Sheep Pasture Road, Southwick, MA 413-569-0161
http://www.ollsouthwick.org/

Southwick Assembly of God Church
Dan Valeri, Pastor
267 College Highway (RT 10-202), Southwick, MA 413-569-6362

Southwick Baptist Church
Alexander Brover, Pastor
261 College Highway (RT 10-202), Southwick, MA 413-569-4187

Southwick Congregational Church
Lorrie Durham, Pastor
488 College Highway (RT10-202), Southwick, MA 413-569-6362

Christ Church United Methodist
Susan Feurzeig, Pastor
222 College Highway (RT 10-202), Southwick, MA 413-569-5206

Southwick Comm. Episcopal Church
Rev. Taylor Albright
660 College Highway (RT 10-202), Southwick, MA 413-569-9650
http://www.southwickchurch.com/

Christ Lutheran Church
Jeffrey King, Pastor
568 College Highway (RT10-202), Southwick, MA 413-569-5151
http://www.clcsouthwick.org/

Westfield Evangelical Free Church
David K. Young, Pastor
568 Southwick Road (RT 10-202),Westfield, MA 413-562-1504
http://www.westfieldefc.com/

Valley Brook Community Church
Clark Pfaff, Pastor
Granby Memorial High School
315 Salmon Brook St. (RT. 10-202), Granby, CT 860-844-0001
http://www.valleybrookcommunity.org/

LOCAL COLLEGES

American International College – http://www.aic.edu/

Springfield College – http://www.spfldcol.edu/

Western New England College – http://www.wnec.edu/

Westfield State College – http://www.wsc.edu/

EMERGENCIES

Baystate Medical Center and Mercy Hospital in Springfield, MA are located within 20 minutes of Susan's Sanctuary.

Noble Hospital is within 10 minutes of Susan's Sanctuary.

All three hospitals have Emergency services should a need arise.