The Pioneer Valley in the heart of Massachusetts is a 1,200-square-mile stretch of picturesque towns, farmland, and a city – Springfield. It’s known both as the “Crossroads of New England” for being at the intersection of I-91 and the Mass Pike and as the “Knowledge Corridor” because of its many educational institutions. The schools in this region often anchor their towns, providing museums and events as well as patrons to support independent boutiques, restaurants, and cozy cafes.