Group Tour Itineraries in the Pioneer Valley

Itineraries that say, "You've Just Got to Go to the Pioneer Valley!"

With group tour favorites including the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, Six Flags New England, Yankee Candle Company, Dr. Seuss National Memorial and Springfield Museums at the Quadrangle, Historic Deerfield and nearby Old Sturbridge Village, the Pioneer Valley offers a host of itinerary options year round. Add seasonal events including the 17-day Big E, Bright Nights at Forest Park, Holyoke's St. Patrick's Day Parade, Brimfield antique shows, Paradise City arts festivals and agricultural fairs, and you'll see the hardest part is deciding what to choose to include.

Sample Itineraries

We've offered some sample itineraries here, and we're happy to help you design an itinerary that will be perfect for your group - just give Alicia Szenda, Group Tour Coordinator for the Greater Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau, a call. Alicia is in the office Monday - Wednesday from 9am-3pm and can be reached at 413-755-1346 or via email.

Here are a few sample itineraries for your group, showcasing some of the very best the Pioneer Valley has to offer! For the full itinerary, click on read more.

Shop 'Til You Drop

If it's shopping your group is looking for, then look no further than the Pioneer Valley. From outlet shops to malls to quaint country stores - it can all be found here!

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Water, Wood & Wistaria Sample Itinerary in the Pioneer Valley

New England is known for both its natural and industrial history and this tour offers a glimpse into each. Learn how the lumber industry played a crucial role in the development of the Connecticut River Valley and how it still does today.

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A River Runs Through It: A Pioneer Valley Itinerary

Water and the power it creates has always had its place in history and it's no different here in the Pioneer Valley. From a water-powered mill to a cruise on the Connecticut River, this itinerary could turn out to be a little "wet & wild!"

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Literary Legacies: An Itinerary in the Pioneer Valley

This literary trail will take you all over the Pioneer Valley, from poetry to picture book art and everywhere in between. You'll explore many wonderful homes, galleries and museums dedicated to the likes of Emily Dickinson, Mark Twain, and Dr. Seuss, just to name a few!

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A Nature Tour: A Pioneer Valley Itinerary

Mother Nature put her special touch on this itinerary! With breathtaking river views, exquisite butterflies, Victorian parks, and a little tasty treat... you'll want to take this tour spring, summer and fall!

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Riding High: A Pioneer Valley Itinerary

Whether you are blocking a jump shot from a famous NBA player, soaring through the clouds in a WWII fighter plane, or trying your luck at the roulette tables... you'll be sure to feel the excitement that this itinerary brings!

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