MA, USA
Connecticut Riverwalk and Bikeway
Trail
A paved path along the Connecticut River that passes through the area where colonial-era wharves and landings once operated. The river was Springfield's primary connection to Long Island Sound and the broader Atlantic economy. During the Revolution, the river served as a transport route for weapons and supplies from the armory.
Visiting Today
Address
Riverwalk, Springfield, MA 01103
Hours
Dawn to dusk
Admission
Free
Accessibility
Fully paved and accessible
Connected Events
Sep 1774
Jan 1776
Jan 1777
Mar 1777
Aug 1786
Shays' Rebellion: Western Massachusetts Unrest
Daniel Shays
Jan 1787
Shays' Rebellion: Assault on the Armory
Daniel Shays, General William Shepard
Jan 1787
Shays' Rebellion at the Arsenal
Daniel Shays, General William Shepard