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As a member of our provider team at Baystate Health, we are confident that you’ll enjoy our supportive, forward-thinking and innovative culture on a daily basis. Our goal is to promote your professional aspirations in an environment unwaveringly focused on providing patient-centered, high-quality, affordable care.
We are equally committed to supporting our providers in achieving work/life balance and wellness. Our region, locally known as the Pioneer Valley, is a culturally rich community sure to provide you and your family with adventures and recreation to make your “off time” fun and replenishing.
### **Area Attractions**
From walks in beautiful forests and brewery tastings to boat rides and skydiving, the options abound! As you work your way through our list of attractions, you’ll find yourself immersed in a community that you can call home for years.
- [Atkins Farms Country Market](https://www.atkinsfarms.com/), Amherst, MA
- [Barton Cove](http://www.turnersfallsriverculture.org/barton-cove/), Gill, MA
- [Bash Bish Falls State Park Waterfall](https://www.mass.gov/locations/bash-bish-falls-state-park), Mt. Washington, MA
- [Basketball Hall of Fame](http://www.hoophall.com/), Springfield, MA
- [Bassett Planetarium](https://www.amherst.edu/museums/bassett), Amherst College, Amherst, MA
- [Berkshire Brewing Company](https://berkshire-brewing.com/), South Deerfield, MA
- [Berkshire East Mountain Resort](https://berkshireeast.com/), Charlemont, MA
- [Brownstone Exploration & Discovery Park](https://brownstonepark.com/), Portland, CT
- [Children’s Museum at Holyoke](Children's%20Museum%20at%20Holyoke%20|%20Through%20hands-on%20exhibits,%20children%20...%20https://www.childrensmuseumholyoke.org/), Holyoke, MA
- [Connecticut Wine Trail](http://ctwine.com/), Hartford, CT
- [DAR State Forest](https://www.mass.gov/locations/daughters-of-the-american-revolution-dar-state-forest), Goshen, MA
- [Emily Dickinson Museum](https://www.emilydickinsonmuseum.org/), Amherst, MA
- [Enders Falls](http://www.ct.gov/deep/cwp/view.asp?a=2716&q=445284&deepNav_GID=1650#Enders), Granby, CT
- [Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art](https://www.carlemuseum.org/), Amherst, MA
- [Essex Steam Train and Riverboat Ride](http://essexsteamtrain.com/), Essex, CT
- [Gillette Castle State Park](https://www.ct.gov/deep/cwp/view.asp?a=2716&q=325204&deepNav_GID=1650), East Haddam, CT
- [Glacial Potholes and Bridge of Flowers](https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/glacial-potholes), Shelburne Falls, MA
- [Jacob’s Pillow Dance](https://www.jacobspillow.org/), Becket, MA
- [Jumptown Skydiving](https://www.jumptown.com/), Orange, MA
- [Kringle Candle and the Farm Table Restaurant](http://www.kringlefarmtable.com/), Bernardston, MA
- [Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health](https://kripalu.org/), Stockbridge, MA
- [Lupa Zoo](http://www.lupazoo.org/), Ludlow, MA
- [Magic Wings Butterfly Conservatory and Gardens](http://www.magicwings.com/), South Deerfield, MA
- [Mass MoCA](https://massmoca.org/), North Adams, MA
- [McCray’s Farm](http://mccrays-farm.com/), South Hadley, MA
- [New England Peace Pagoda](https://newenglandpeacepagoda.org/), Leverett, MA
- [Norman Rockwell Museum](https://www.nrm.org/), Stockbridge, MA
- [North Hadley Sugar Shack](http://www.northhadleysugarshack.com/), Hadley, MA
- [Old Sturbridge Village](https://www.osv.org/), Sturbridge, MA
- [Outlook Farm & Market](https://www.outlookfarm.com/), Westhampton, MA
- [Quabbin Reservoir](https://www.mass.gov/locations/quabbin-reservoir), Belchertown, Ware, Orange, MA
- [Quonquont Farm](https://quonquont.com/), Whately, MA
- [Randall’s Farm & Greenhouse](http://randallsfarm.net/), Ludlow, MA
- [Six Flags New England](https://www.sixflags.com/newengland), Agawam, MA
- [Snow Farm](https://www.snowfarm.org/), Williamsburg, MA
- [Springfield Armory National Historic Site](https://www.nps.gov/spar/index.htm), Springfield, MA
- [Springfield Museums: Science Museum, Dr. Seuss Museum, Museum of Springfield History, Museum of Fine Arts](https://springfieldmuseums.org/), Springfield MA
- [Tanglewood Music Venue & Summer Home of Boston Symphony Orchestra](https://www.bso.org/brands/tanglewood/visit.aspx), Lenox, MA
- [The Zoo at Forest Park](https://www.forestparkzoo.org/), Springfield, MA
- [Volleyball Hall of Fame](https://www.volleyhall.org/), Holyoke, MA
- [Yankee Candle Village](https://www.yankeecandle.com/village), South Deerfield, MA
- [Yiddish Book Center](https://www.yiddishbookcenter.org/), Amherst, MA
- [Zoar Outdoor Adventure & Whitewater Rafting](https://www.zoaroutdoor.com/rafting.htm), Charlemont, MA
### **Seasonal Events**
Nothing highlights the best of the changing season better than seasonal events! Luckily, the Pioneer Valley is your seasonal and daily destination. Just take a peek at all the incredible things you can do…
- [Bright Nights at Forest Park](https://www.brightnights.org/) from November - January, Springfield, MA
- [Brimfield Antique Flea Market](https://brimfieldantiquefleamarket.com/) in May, July and September, Brimfield, MA
- [Cummington Fair](http://cummingtonfair.com/) in July, Cummington, MA
- [Eastern States Exposition “Big E”](https://www.thebige.com/info) in September, West Springfield, MA
- [East Longmeadow 4th of July Parade and Carnival](http://go2.guide/events/east-longmeadow-summer-carnival/), East Longmeadow, MA
- [First Night New Year’s Eve Party](http://www.firstnightnorthampton.org/), Northampton, MA
- [Green River Festival, Music & Hot Air Balloons](https://www.greenriverfestival.com/) in July, Greenfield, MA
- [King Richard’s Faire](https://kingrichardsfaire.net/) from September - October, Carver, MA
- [Litchfield Jazz Festival](https://litchfieldjazzfest.com/) in August, Goshen, CT
- [Long Meadow Days](http://www.longmeddowedays.org/) in May, Longmeadow, MA
- [Mattoon Street Arts Festival ](http://mattoonfestival.org/)in September, Springfield, MA
- [Paradise City Arts Festival](http://www.paradisecityarts.com/) in May, Northampton, MA
- [Springfield Annual Pancake Breakfast](http://www.spiritofspringfield.org/events/pancake-breakfast) in May, Springfield, MA
- [Strolling of the Heifers](https://www.strollingoftheheifers.com/our-parade-and-weekend/) in June, Brattleboro, VT
### **Day and Weekend Trips**
Feeling the pull to go on a road trip? Our location in the center of New England gives you easy access to attractions in all directions.
- [Battleship Cove, Naval & Maritime Museum](http://battleshipcove.org/), Fall River, MA
- [Bennington Pottery](https://www.benningtonpotters.com/) and a charming town, Bennington, VT
- [The Freedom Trail](https://www.thefreedomtrail.org/), Boston, MA
- [Edaville Family Amusement Park](http://www.edaville.com/), Carver, MA
- [Great Wolf Lodge](https://www.greatwolf.com/new-england), Fitchburg, MA
- [Howe Caverns](https://howecaverns.com/), Howes Cave, NY
- [The Mystic Aquarium](http://www.mysticaquarium.org/), Mystic, CT
- [The Mansions](https://www.newportmansions.org/explore), Newport, RI
- [The Empire State Building](http://www.esbnyc.com/) and [Broadway](https://www.broadway.com/), New York City
- Lobster rolls, blueberries, syrup and [shopping](https://www.portlandmaine.com/directory_category/shopping/), Portland, ME
- [Seaside dining](https://www.portsmouthnh.com/restaurants-municipalityportsmouth-nh/) and walks, Portsmouth, NH
- [Halloween celebrations](https://www.hauntedhappenings.org/), Salem, MA
- Skiing ([Cranmore](https://www.cranmore.com/), [Bretton Woods](https://www.brettonwoods.com/winter_sports/alpine/overview), [Loon Mountain](https://www.loonmtn.com/), [Mount Sunapee](https://www.mountsunapee.com/), [Attitash](https://www.attitash.com/)), NH
- Skiing ([Stowe](https://www.stowe.com/), [Stratton](https://www.stratton.com/), [Killington](https://www.killington.com/), [Okemo](https://www.okemo.com/), [Sugar Bush](https://www.sugarbush.com/), [Jay Peak](https://jaypeakresort.com/), [Suicide Six](https://www.woodstockinn.com/do/things-to-do/the-mountain)), VT
- [Vermont Covered Bridge Tour](https://www.vermontvacation.com/things-to-do/arts-and-heritage/covered-bridges), VT
- [The WaterFire Festival](https://waterfire.org/), Providence, RI
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