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Attending The Show
 
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Hours
 
Saturday January 24, 2009 - 9:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday January 25, 2009 - 10:00am - 5:00pm
 
 
 
 
Location
 
The show is located in the Better Living Center and the adjacent Young, Stroh and Mallary Buildings at the Eastern States Exposition Fairgrounds, Memorial Avenue, West Springfield MA. 01089
 
 
 
 
Directions       (click here to use Google Maps)
 
From Vermont and Points North

Take I-91 South to exit 13B to Route 5 South, to Route 147 West to the Eastern States Exposition.

From Connecticut and and Points South

Take I-91 North from routes 2, 84 and 95 -- Follow I-91 to Massachusetts exit 3, to Route 5 North, to Route 147 West to the Eastern States Exposition.

Alternate Routes from Connecticut and and Points South

From Southwestern Connecticut

take Route 202 North to Southwick, Mass. turn East on Route 57, to Route 147 East to the Eastern States Exposition.

From Hartford

Take I-91 North to exit 42 to Route 159 North, to Route 147 East OR take I-91 to exit 47 West, to Route 190 West, to Route 159 North to Route 147 East to the Eastern States Exposition.

From Boston and Points East - OR - From the Berkshires and Points West

Take the Massachusetts Turnpike to exit 4, to Route 5 South, to Route 147 West to the Eastern States Exposition.

 
 
 
Ticket Information
 
Adults: $10.00 per day
Children 15 and under: FREE
EASTERN STATES PARKING: $5.00 per day

Tickets will be sold on the grounds starting one hour before the show opens on each day of the show to keep lines to a minimum. Advanced purchase ticket info is available by CLICKING HERE.

 
 
 
Special Services for Groups
 
Any large groups arriving via chartered coach can receive extra benefits. Special parking is provided for charter buses. If the group calls ahead to the Show Office with a passenger count, their tickets will be ready for them when the bus arrives avoiding any waiting in the ticket line.
 
School and civic groups may also contact us to learn of extra benefits.
 
For further information contact Doug Moore at: DJMoore@samnet.net.
 
 
 
Special Needs
 
 
The Amherst Railway Society Railroad Hobby Show will make every effort to accomodate anyone wishing to attend the show when ever possible.  It you have any questions regarding special needs, please do not hestitate to contact us.
 
 
 
Public Transportation Information
 
Please note: Schedules are subject to change and links to schedules on the web also change. 

If you are travelling to the show via Amtrak, you will be getting off the train at Springfield Massachusetts. Public transportation is available (except Sundays) on PVTA busses.

Local Transportation: PVTA

  • If you are arriving in Springfield by Amtrak, after you've exited the train station, you want to head west (right), go under the train tracks (another right) and look to the left (across the street) for the Peter Pan bus terminal. You can board the Feeding Hills bus route (R14) here.

  • The buses run from the Springfield Bus Terminal (Peter Pan bus terminal). On Saturday they depart the Springfield Bus Terminal at:
    8:30, 9:30, 10:30, 1:30, 2:30, 3:30, 4:30 and 5:30
    The buses do not run on Sundays.
    There is a stop at the Big E (Eastern States Exposition) but be sure to ask your bus driver where to board on the way back. The fare is $0.75 one way, exact change.

  • The map and schedule for this bus can be found here. You want to get off the bus at the Eastern States Exposition. If in doubt, be sure to ask your bus driver.
    Maps and schedules of the rest of the pvta system are here.

Regional Transportation: Amtrak, Peter Pan, Vermont Transit

  • To download schedules for current Amtrak service to Springfield go to the Amtrak Routes page.
    (Note: Please check with Amtrak at 1-800-USA-RAIL as schedules may change.) The following trains serve Springfield, Massachusetts:
    • Lake Shore Limited (Chicago to Boston via Springfield)
    • Northeast Direct Trains to Springfield from New York City and Points South
    • Vermont service (Washington to Vermont via Springfield)

  • Peter Pan Bus Lines You may also call 1-800-343-9999 for Schedules and Fares as timetables are not posted on the website. You need to enter your travel information to get specific bus times.

  • Vermont Transit Springfield Bus Routes (Montreal to New York via Springfield (Peter Pan Terminal)
 
Special Note on Locked "Walk-in" Gates
 
Visitors that take public transportation to our show will find that the the policy of the Eastern States Exposition has been to keep the walk-in gates closed for reasons of security.  It is suggested that patrons that have used public transportation, exit that transportation at Gate 2.  From that point, it is a 300 yard walk to the nearest of our buildings.  Taxis and drop-offs are allowed on to the premises without having to pay for parking.  Taxis will also come on to the premises to pick up riders as well.
 
 
 
Accommodations in the area - 2009
 

In West Springfield:

 

Candlewood Suites (3.1 miles - 7 minutes)

572 Riverdale St.

West Springfield, MA 01089

413-739-1122

2008 Rate:  $75.00 double occupancy

www.CandlewoodSuites.com

 

Clarion Hotel & Conf. Center (4 miles - 9 minutes)

1080 Riverdale St.

West Springfield, MA 01089

413-781-8750

2008 Rate:  $83.00 Additional $10.00 per person in room

www.ClarionHotel.com

 

Comfort Inn & Suites (4.6 miles - 11 minutes)

106 Capital Dr.

West Springfield, MA 01089

413-736-5000

2008 Rate:  $77.00 Single/double.

$109.00 Suites

www.ChoiceHotels.com/Hotel/MA016

 

Econo-Lodge (3.2 miles - 8 minutes)

1533 Elm Street

West Springfield, MA 01089

413-734-8278 Tel

413-736-7680 Fax

2008 Rate:  $54.95 King/Singles

www.ChoiceHotel.com

 

Hampton Inn (3.8 miles - 9 minutes)

1011 Riverdale St.,

West Springfield, MA

413-732-1300

2008 Rate: $83.00  single/double

www.HamptonInn.com

 

Homewood Suites by Hilton (6.8 miles - 16 minutes)

375 Whitney Ave
Holyoke, MA 01040

413-532-3100

2009 Rate: $99.00  suite plus hot breakfast buffet (Group Code: RRH)

www.homewoodsuitesholyoke.com

 

Quality Inn (4.1 miles - 9 minutes)

1150 Riverdale St.

W. Springfield, MA 01089

413-739-7261

2008 Rate:  $69.95 single/double

www.QualityInn/Hotel/MA905

 

Red Roof Inn (4.4 miles - 10 minutes)

1254 Riverdale St.

West Springfield, MA 01089

413-731-1010

2008 Rate:  $51.99 Single / $55.99 Double / $61.99 King

www.redroof.com

 

Super 8 (4.8 miles - 11 minutes)

1500 Riverdale St.

West Springfield, MA 01089

413-736-8080

2008 Rate:  $69.00 single/double

www.Super8.com

 

In The Surrounding Area:

 

Allen House Victorian Inn (27.9 miles - 40 minutes)

599 Main St.

Amherst, MA 01002

413-253-5000

2008 Rate:  $75.00 - $175.00 a night

www.AllenHouse.com

 

The Comfort Inn & Suites (12.9 miles - 18 minutes)

321 Center St.

Ludlow, MA 01056

413-589-9300

2008 Rates:  $66.49 single/dbl. / $76.99 King Suites

www.PVHG.com

 

Crown Plaza Hotel (7.6 miles - 12 minutes)

One Bright Meadow Blvd.

Enfield, CT 06082

860-394-2772

2008 Rate:  $79.00

www.cpenfield.com

 

Days Inn (9.5 miles - 18 minutes)

4050 Memorial Dr.

Chicopee, MA 01020

413-739-7311

2008 Rate:  $59.00

www.DaysInn.com

 

Days Inn (19.8 miles - 24 minutes)

Bradley International Airport

185 Turnpike Rd.

Windsor Locks, CT 06096

860-623-9417

2008 Rate:  $62.00

www.DaysInnBradley.com

 

Econo-Lodge (7.9 miles - 13 minutes)

357 Burnett Rd.

Chicopee, MA 01020

413-592-9101

2008 Rate:  $49.50 Single/Double

www.ChoiceHotel.com

 

Econo Lodge Inn & Suites (8.9 miles - 20 minutes)

2 Southampton Rd.

Westfield, MA 01085

413-568-2821

2008 Rate:  $54.95 King / $62.95 2 Double beds

www.ChoiceHotels.comgm/ma136

 

Hampton Inn (10.6 miles - 17 minutes)

600 Memorial Dr.

Chicopee, MA 01020

413-593-1500

2008 Rate:  $75.00 Single/dbl.

www.Chicopee.HamptonInn.com

 

Hampton Inn & Suites (22.2 miles - 27 minutes)

24 Bay Rd.

Hadley, MA 01035

413-586-4851

2008 Rates:  $89.00 Single/Dbl.

www.PVHG.com

 

Hilton Garden Inn (19.3 miles - 24 minutes)

555 Corporate Drive

Windsor, CT 06095

860-688-5700 

2008 Rate:  $79.00 Single/Dbl.

www.Windsor.GardenInn.com

 

Holiday Inn/Downtown Springfield (2.4 miles - 7 minutes)

711 Dwight St.

Springfield, MA 0114

413-781-0900

2008 Rate:  $74.00 single/dbl.

www.HISpringfield.com

 

Howard Johnson (9.7 miles - 17 minutes)

1356 Boston Rd.

Springfield, MA 01119

413-783-2111

2008 Rate:  $46.00 2 people / $50.00 3 people / $55.00 4 people

www.PVHG.com

 

LaQuinta Inn (19.2 miles - 22 minutes)

64 Ella Grasso Tnpk.

Windsor Locks, CT 06096

860-623-9417

2008 Rates:  $79.00 Single/Dbl.

www.KG.com

 

Plantation Inn (7.9 miles - 13 minutes)

295 Burnett Rd.

Chicopee, MA 01020

413-592-8200

2008 Rate:  $39.95 single -  $49.95 double

www.Plantation-Inn.com

 

Quality Inn (9.8 miles - 17 minutes)

463 Memorial Dr.

Chicopee, MA 01020

413-592-6171

2008 Rate:  $59.99 single/dbl

www.ChoiceHotels.com/hotel/MA132

 

Quality Inn (23.8 miles - 30 minutes)

237 Russell St.

Hadley, MA 01035

413-584-9816 

2008 Rate:  $50.00 2 people / $55.00 3 people / $60.00 4 people

www.PVHG.com

 

Red Roof Inn (10.2 miles - 15 minutes)

5 Hazard Ave.

Enfield, CT 06082

860-741-2571

2008 Rate:  $51.99 Single / $55.99 Double / $61.99 King

www.RedRoof.com 

 

Specialty Inns / Beds & Breakfasts:

 

Sugar Maple Trailside Inn (24.2 miles - 33 minutes)

62 Chestnut St.

Florence, MA 01062

413-585-8559 and 866-416-2753

2008 Rate:  $80.00 / $100.00

25% off room rate for 2 night stay

www.Sugar-maple-inn.com

 

Wilbur Homestead Bed & Breakfast (26.8 miles - 36 minutes)

126 Northampton Rd.

Amherst, MA 01002

413-353-2281

2008 Rate: Shannon Room $160.00 plus $25.00 for futon set-up

Hillary Room     $140.00

Alisha Room      $95.00

www.WilburHomestead.com

 

 

 
 
Area Attractions
 
Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Hame
1150 W. Columbus Ave.
Springfield MA 01101
413-781-6500

Springfield Armory Firearms Musuem
One Armory Square
Springfield MA 01101
413-781-8551

Springfield Library and Museum
220 State Street
Springfield MA 01103

Springfield Civic Center and Symphony Hall
Court Square
Springfield MA 01101
413-787-6600

Yankee Candle Co.
Candles, Gifts and Musuems
Deerfield MA 01342
413-554-8306

Mark Twain House
351 Farmington Avenue
Hartford CT 06105
860-247-0998

Noah Webster House - 31 miles
227 South Main St.
West Hartford CT 06107
860-521-5362

Downtown Northampton (19 Miles)
Unique Shops and Restaurants
Pleasant Street, Rte. 5
Northampton, MA

Historic Deerfield - 29 miles
300 Year Old Village
Deerfield MA 01342

Downtown Northampton - 19 miles
Unique shops and restaurants
Pleasant Street, Rt. 5
Northampton MA

Holyoke Mall at Ingleside - 9 miles
250 Shops
Whiting Farms Road
Holyoke MA 01040

Boston Billiards
885 Riverdale Street
West Springfield MA 01089
413-731-7665

Smith College Musuem of Art - 19 miles
Elm St. at Bedford Terrace
Northampton MA 01060
413-585-2670

Storrowton Village Musuem
1305 Memorial Avenue
West Springifled MA 01089
413-787-0136

New England Air Musuem - 15 miles
Bradley International Airport, Rte. 75
Windsor Locks, CT 06096
860-623-3305

Magic Wings Butterfly Museum
281 Greenfield Rd.
Deerfield, MA 01373
413-665-2805

Ultra Zone - 9 miles
Ultimate Laser Adventure
Holyoke Mall
Holyoke, MA 01040
413-532-9421

Words and Pictures Musuem - 19 miles
140 Main Street
Northampton MA 01060
413-534-2216

Norman Rockwell Musuem - 35 miles
Rt. 183 South
Stockbridge MA 01262
413-298-4100

Greater Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau
413-787-1548

Old Sturbridge Village - 35 miles
1 Old Sturbridge Village Road
Sturbridge MA 01566
508-347-3362

Volleyball Hall of Fame
444 Dwight St.
Holyoke MA 01040
413-536-0926

Bershire Brewing Co.
12 Railroad ST.
S. Deerfield MA
413-655-6600
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