Farther west, the landscape opens into old town centers, farmland, forest, college towns, and reservoir country. In addition to two local airports, Westfield-Barnes Regional and Westover Metropolitan, there are several major medical centers between Springfield, Belchertown, and nearby Palmer. That gives Belchertown residents a quiet home base with all the bigger city amenities within driving distance. This serene setting might explain why the town's older residents are healthier than the state average when it comes to multiple health concerns, per Massachusetts Health Aging Community Profile. For anyone nearing retirement, planning for the future, or just looking for a peaceful New England basecamp, Belchertown offers plenty to consider.