Kid Lit Destinations in Western Mass: A Themed Family Getaway
Submitted by Tara D on
Have you ever noticed how kids love themes? Themed birthday parties, weekly camp themes, bedroom themes – you get the idea. We have been taking themed trips since my kids were very young, and it seems to make our short getaways more special somehow.
We recently went on a themed getaway, but I didn’t realize it until the second day, when I noticed a definite thread running through our trip: Everything was related to children's books (otherwise known as kid lit). If you love children’s literature (and really, what’s not to love?), Western Massachusetts is the place to go. Springfield, Northampton and Amherst hold the secrets of favorite writers and illustrators like Dr. Seuss, Eric Carle, and Emily Dickinson. Here's an itinerary to discover those secrets and hidden gems. If you enjoy this children's literature getaway and want to try another book-lover's vacation, take a look at this itinerary with literary stops from Hartford to Boston (and just reverse it).