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Springfield is a city in Massachusetts. It is the county seat of Hampden County. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 152,082. It is the third largest city in Massachusetts and fourth largest in New England (behind Boston, Providence and Worcester).

Springfield is home to three 4-year colleges: Springfield College, Western New England College and American International College. On the grounds of the former Springfield Armory is Springfield Technical Community College. The greater Springfield area is home to eight (8) Colleges: Westfield State College, Amherst College, Mount Holyoke College, Smith College, Bay Path College, Hampshire College, University of Massachusetts at Amherst and Holyoke Community College.

Points of interest:
The Quadrangle, a grouping of museums and sculpture gardens, remains a testament to the city's nineteenth-century grandeur.

Bright Nights is a cultural attraction during the Christmas season. Forest Park is decorated with lights in the form of various characters and scenes, some of which are animated, including some from the works of Springfield native Dr. Seuss. Tourists drive their cars along a meandering path through the park.

CityStage and Symphony Hall offer concerts, off-Broadway productions, children's programming, and guest speakers.

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