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Welcome to the
Welcome to the
Dr. Seuss in Springfield
Dr. Seuss in Springfield
Driving Tour!
Driving Tour!
See some of Springfield's places
See some of Springfield's places
loved by young Theodor Geisel,
loved by young Theodor Geisel,
the local boy who became Dr. Seuss!
the local boy who became Dr. Seuss!
The tour is approximately 1-2 hours long.
The tour is approximately 1-2 hours long.
Click on "Stop 1" in the navigation above to get started!
Anyone and everyone is welcome here!
Make sure you have the
Make sure you have the
Google Maps app
Google Maps app
before starting the tour!
before starting the tour!
Some helpful hints:
Some helpful hints:
Follow the tour stops by selecting each stop in the website navigation tab above.
Each stop comes with an audio clip [3-4 minutes] to listen to as you look around.
Check out the photos on each stop's page.
Once you're done, click on the next stop from the navigation tab.
Follow the driving directions and repeat each step!
how much does this tour cost?
The Dr. Seuss Memorial Sculpture Garden is FREE & open to the public. Springfield Museums is FREE for city residents with proof of a local address. Non-Springfield Residents:how much does this tour cost?
Adults: $25
Seniors (60+): $16.50
College Students: $16.50
Youth 3–17: $13
Children Under 3: Free
Forest Park has a vehicle admission fee & admission to the zoo.Park admission:
$3 for MA plates & $5 for out-of-state vehicles.
Admission to the Zoo:$12 for adults, $8 for seniors, $6 for kids 12 & under.
Please note: admission to the Zoo is not required for the tour. Visitors are encouraged to listen to the Zoo tour stop while enjoying Forest Park.
safety first!
safety first!
The first 2 stops require some walking from the parking location to the tour site.
Pleasebe aware of your surroundings & practice safe driving
pull over to the curb at stops 3, 4, 5
do NOT tour after dark
No Car? No Problem!
No Car? No Problem!
Click around on the stops above & enjoy the stories from the comfort of your home.
OR
Make your way to the stops using the Pioneer Valley Transit Authority's Bus Routes in Springfield.
Here's their Route Maps and Line Maps.
PVTA Bus Fares:
PVTA Bus Fares:
Adults (13 & up) $1.50
Mobility Impaired & Seniors $.75
Children 6-12 $.90
Children under 5 are free
Follow the Tour on Instagram!
Follow the Tour on Instagram!
@DrSeussSpringfield
@DrSeussSpringfield
Thoughts? Questions?
Thoughts? Questions?
Fill out the Feedback Form to share your experience!
HEADER IMAGE
Dr. Seuss, Green Eggs and Ham. (New York: Random House, 1960): 27. Google Books.
LOGO IMAGE
marshillonline, "Dr Seuss," flickr. Original photo edited (background photo by author). CC BY 2.0 DEED. https://www.flickr.com/photos/30787545@N07/4458646923
Wikimedia Commons, "Ted Geisel (Dr. Seuss) half-length portrait, seated at desk covered with his books / World Telegram & Sun photo by Al Ravenna."
Joshua Ganderson, "Cartoon Field of Flowers," flickr. CC BY 2.0 DEED. https://www.flickr.com/photos/15376240@N00/4670439563
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