Directions
FROM CONNECTICUT AND POINTS SOUTH
Take I-91 North from Rte. 2, I-84, I-95 or the Merritt Parkway — Follow I-91 North to Mass. Exit 3 to Route 5 North to Rte. 147 West, Memorial Avenue approximately 3/4 mi. to ESE’s Gate 9 parking lot.
Alternate directions:
- I-91 North Exit 5 (East Columbus Ave.) and follow signs
- I-91 North Exit 7B (us 20) and follow signs
FROM BOSTON AND POINTS EAST
Massachusetts Turnpike I-90 West to Exit 45, to Rte. 5 South to Rte. 147 West. Continue approximately 3/4 mi. to ESE’s Gate 9 parking lot.
FROM THE BERKSHIRES AND POINTS WEST
Take the Massachusetts Turnpike East to Exit 45, to Rte. 5 South, to Rte. 147 West. Continue approximately 3/4 mi. to ESE’s Gate 9 parking lot.
FROM VERMONT AND POINTS NORTH
Take I-91 South to Mass. Exit 10B, to Rte. 5 South, to Rte. 147 West. Continue approximately 3/4 mi. to ESE’s Gate 9 public parking lot.
FROM NEW YORK CITY
Take I-95 North to New Haven, CT, travel North on I-91 and follow above directions from Connecticut and Points South. Or, follow Merritt Parkway or I-84 to I-91 North.
FROM LONG ISLAND
Take the Orient Point Ferry to New London, CT or the Port Jefferson Ferry to Bridgeport. From New London, follow I-95 South and from Bridgeport, follow I-95 North to New Haven and follow above directions from Connecticut and Points South.
Parking
Where do I park on The Big E Fairgrounds?
Cars, vans and trucks park on the grounds at Gate 9. Several adjacent private parking lots are located in the neighborhoods along Memorial Avenue and are not affiliated with Eastern States Exposition. Cash only is accepted in our auto parking gates. There are no ATMs near Gate 9.
Where can I park my camper and how much will it cost?
Campers are $20 per space/per day. A limited number of spaces are available for self-contained camper units on a first-come, first-served basis. An additional charge of $10 will apply for each extended awning or car occupying any adjacent space.
Do you have a handicapped parking area?
Our paved handicapped parking area is located inside the Gate 9 parking area at Gate 9A. The number of accessible spaces we offer far exceeds the code requirement, accommodating 580 vehicles, on a first-come, first-served basis. We also isolate a two-acre plot in the immediate vicinity of the gate where we can park up to 1,000 cars of handicapped patrons. Since we attempt to accommodate every handicapped vehicle, that area is vast and not totally paved.
The Gate 9A area also includes a covered drop-off area that may be used to drop-off/pick up handicapped, elderly or otherwise impaired passengers to wait while their car is parked.
Places to Stay
Do you have a list of area hotels in the Greater Springfield area?
The Greater Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau can guide you in making reservations for your stay, as well as other links for additional area attractions, restaurants and more. Please visit www.explorewesternmass.com for more information. Also, check our website where you'll find links to our advertisers at the bottom of the home page.