The excerpt above is from the doctor Seuss book, The Places You’ll Go! And it fits the Dr. Seuss National Memorial in Springfield Massachusetts perfectly.

Statue of Dr. Seuse and the Cat in the Hat at the Dr. Seuss National Memorial

Theodore Seuss Geisel, better known to children around the world as Dr. Seuss was born in Springfield, Massachusetts and the Dr. Seuss National Memorial are now open to honor his place in the world of children’s literature.

Children will delight in the bronze sculptures that were created by Dr. Seuss’ stepdaughter, Lark Grey Dimond Cates. The sculptures can be seen at the corner of Quadrangle green, which is close to the Springfield Library. There are three unique statues:

1- A fourteen foot Horton the Elephant who is stepping out of a book is a delight to all visitors. Following close behind is Thing One, Thing Two, Sally, her brother, Sam-I-Am and Thidwick the Big-Hearted Moose.

2- A favorite to both the young and young at heart is the sculpture of Dr. Seuss and the Cat in the Hat. Children will love getting up close and personal to this fictional character.

3- The statue named, The Storyteller, depicts a book ten foot tall, which bears the text, Oh, the Places You’ll Go! Gertrude McFuzz sits on the top of the book while the Grinch and his dog lurk along the side. 

In front of the Springfield Science Museum, you will find the Lorax standing on a stump. The warning Unless…, points to the museum’s efforts to educate people on preserving the Earth’s environment.

The Yertle Garden can be found next door to the Museum of Fine Arts. Here kids will find a ten foot statue surrounded by fantasy landscaping and beautiful winding paths. It’s a great place to allow the kids to run off some energy.

Exhibits

Seuss on the Loose

Here you’ll see delightful illustrations by none other than Dr. Seuss. There are also a wide range of photos and other memorabilia that can be viewed at your leisure.

SeussScape

SuessScape is an awesome experience for both the young and young at heart. Colorful wall murals depict characters and scenes from a variety of books penned by Dr. Seuss. Be sure to visit the push button listening station where youngsters will bounce with excitement when the Cat in the Hat speaks. There are a wide variety of Dr. Seuss books in SeussScape, along with kid friendly furniture that’s just the right size for little ones. Children will be enthusiastic over the displays of Dr. Seuss collectibles and toys.

Dr. Seuss Gallery

Be sure to stop by the Dr. Seuss Art Gallery while you’re visiting. The Secret Art of Dr. Seuss exhibit is filled with never before seen illustrations of outlandish characters. Kids will love seeing these hilarious illustrations that have never been a part of any of the Dr. Seuss books. Other exhibits include Dr. Seuss Biography and the Illustration Art of Dr. Seuss.

Take your time visiting the Dr. Seuss National Memorial and be sure that you don’t miss anything. It’s a great family trip that takes kids and the kid in everyone into the world of the legendary writer of children’s books and the delightful characters that dwell there.