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Sturbridge and The Pioneer Valley Travel Guide
A string of historic settlements lines the majestic Connecticut River, the wide and winding waterway that runs through the heart of western Massachusetts. The bustling city of Springfield, known for its family-friendly attractions and museums, along with a cluster of college towns and quaint, rural villages are part of the Pioneer Valley, which formed the western frontier of New England from the early 1600s until the late 1900s. The river and its fertile banks first attracted farmers and traders, and later became a source of power and transport for the earliest industrial cities in America. More »
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