Holyoke is between Northampton and Springfield in Hampden County. The city is between the Mount Tom Range and the western bank of the Connecticut River. Holyoke is popular for being the birthplace of volleyball. Regarding outdoor spaces, nature lovers and families will enjoy different spots in Holyoke, like the Mount Holyoke Range State Park and Mount Tom State Reservation for hiking and birdwatching. Rock climbers can check out the Children's Museum, while Wistariahurst is a historic site of an 1874 home.
Craft beer is a big thing in Holyoke, with plenty of local spots for beer and wine in the city. The town even hosts Oktoberfest Massachusetts for the aforementioned beer lovers and other food and music events throughout the year.
You can easily visit Holyoke via train or bus from other cities. Amtrak provides train service to the city, and Peter Pan has plenty of bus routes to Holyoke. The Pioneer Valley Transit Authority provides public transportation in the city.