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Visit the Hoop Hall
Plan Your Visit to the Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Massachusetts

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Inside the Basketball Hall of Fame

The Hoop Hall features interactive and historic exhibits about every aspect of the game.

© 2002 Kim Knox Beckius
Location

The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame is located at 1000 West Columbus Avenue in Springfield, Massachusetts.

Dates and Hours of Operation

The Hall of Fame is open daily. Winter hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday.

Admission

Admission to the Basketball Hall of Fame (as of 2009) is $16.99 for adults, $13.99 for seniors ages 65 and up, $11.99 for youths ages 5 to 15 and free for children under age 5.

Directions

From the East... Take the Massachusetts Turnpike West (I-90) to Exit 4 for 91 South. Take Exit 7 and continue straight for one mile. The Hall of Fame is on the right.

From the West... Take the Massachusetts Turnpike East (I-90) to Exit 4 for 91 South and follow directions as above.

From the North... Follow 91 South to Exit 7 and follow directions as above.

From the South... Take 95 North to Exit 47 for 91 North (New Haven). Continue straight on 91 North for 60 miles until Exit 4, the Broad Street exit. At the second light, take a left. At the next light, turn left. The Hall of Fame is on the right.

Approximate Driving Times

From Boston, MA - 2 Hours
From Albany, NY - 1-1/2 Hours
From Hartford, CT - 1/2 Hour
From Brattleboro, VT - 1-1/4 Hours
From Augusta, ME - 5 Hours
From Concord, NH - 2-1/4 Hours
From New York City - 3-1/2 Hours

Also Nearby

Six Flags New England
Yankee Candle
Magic Wings
Dr. Seuss National Memorial
Smith & Wesson Shooting Sports Gallery

Accommodations Near the Basketball Hall of Fame

You can't get closer than the Hilton Garden Inn Springfield (check rates at kayak.com), which is part of the riverfront complex and just a short walk across a parking lot to the Basketball Hall of Fame entrance. Call 413-886-8000 or toll free, 877-STAY-HGI for reservations.

Also check my guide to hotels near Six Flags New England for other Springfield-area accommodations options.

For More Information

Call the Basketball Hall of Fame at 413-781-6500 or toll free, 877-4HOOPLA.

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