Area Lakes
Springfield, MO US
The Ozarks are well known for having an abundance of lakes and the Springfield area is blessed with several, providing year-round outdoor activities such as boating, sailing, riding jet skis, fishing water skiing and hiking the... Area Lakes information and hotels


Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World
1935 S. Campbell
Springfield, MO US
417-887-7334
Bass Pro’s flagship store at the southwest corner of Campbell and Sunshine Streets is a true destination shopping spot. It isn’t at all unusual for shoppers to spend half a day or more in Bass Pro because it has so much to offer for the outdoorsman (and outdoorswoman!). The store displays are all outdoor-themed, lots of rough-hewn wood, stuffed birds (don’t forget to look “up”) and other animals along with beautiful murals throughout. Retail departments include Hunting, Fishing,... Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World information and hotels


Bass Pro Tournament of Champions
685 S. John Q. Hammons Parkway
Springfield, MO US
888-476-7849
A premier high school boys’ basketball tournament held in Springfield, Missouri since 1984, the Tournament of Champions is looked forward to by area basketball fans all season long. Each year the selection committee takes a look at the next year’s local teams and selects two or three of the best, then extends invitations to the best boys’ teams in the country to come and play! This prestigious tournament is really fun for... Bass Pro Tournament of Champions information and hotels


Battlefield Mall
2825 S. Glenstone
Springfield, MO US
417-883-4111
Battlefield Mall is the largest mall in the Springfield area. It offers a great variety of retailers including anchors Macy’s, Sears, Dillard’s and JCPenney. Current stores are Sephora, Banana Republic, White House Black Market, Bath & Body Works and... Battlefield Mall information and hotels


Bill Roston Native Butterfly House
2400 S. Scenic
Springfield, MO US
As you are strolling down a winding pathway in Close Memorial Park you will come across this screened in Butterfly House, offering an education on the various stages of a butterfly’s life. You can see larvae, cocoons and... Bill Roston Native Butterfly House information and hotels


Botanical Center
2400 S. Scenic
Springfield, MO US
Another amazing addition to the wonderland called Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park, the Botanical Center is a welcome addition for all nature lovers and Ozarks gardeners. This recently completed,multi-million dollar, 12,700 square foot facility features an... Botanical Center information and hotels


Branson
Branson, MO US
Branson is located just 35 minutes south of Springfield, making this country music show mecca fabulous for a day trip. It is Easily reached either via US 65 south to Hwy 76 or Hwy 13 south to Hwy 76 at Branson West (Hwy 76 is also known as “The Strip” or “Country Music... Branson information and hotels


Casinos
Joplin, MO US
Less than an hour west of Springfield, an exciting area of casinos has sprung up. The hotels are just across the state line into eastern Oklahoma; many people choose a nearby Joplin, Missouri hotel for convenience. Downstream Casino Resort has become a... Casinos information and hotels


Cooper Sports Complex
2300 blk E. Pythian
Springfield, MO US
The Cooper Sports Complex, featuring baseball, softball, soccer and tennis is 127 acres of fun just waiting to be had! Whether your softball team from out of town is a tournament participant or you’re a visitor wanting to watch some competitive sports action, there are games and tournaments held here throughout the year which are... Cooper Sports Complex information and hotels


Dickerson Park Zoo
1401 W. Norton Rd.
Springfield, MO US
417-864-1800
Adjacent to the fairgrounds in Springfield, Dickerson Park Zoo has enhanced its mission through the years to include not only the presentation of animals but also education and animal conservation. Springfield’s relatively mild climate allows one to visit the zoo almost any day you are available. It would be surprising if you were not greeted each time you visit by... Dickerson Park Zoo information and hotels


Discovery Center
438 E. St. Louis St.
Springfield, MO US
417-862-9910
Located in downtown Springfield, the Discovery Center is an interactive, educational facility for all ages of people who like to have fun! Attendees are given the opportunity to learn something new about science, the environment, technology, health and culture with numerous exhibits throughout the huge... Discovery Center information and hotels


Fantastic Caverns
4872 N. Farm Rd. 125
Springfield, MO US
417-833-2010
Fantastic Caverns is one of only 18 caves in Missouri which are open to the public. The discovery of the cave by a farmer’s dog digging at a hole was relatively uneventful; however, five years later in 1867a full exploration by a group from Springfield (12 women!) revealed an extensive cave. The Ozarks provided the perfect formula for the formation: plenty of limestone hills with lots of... Fantastic Caverns information and hotels


Gillioz Theatre
325 Park Central East
Springfield, MO US
417-863-7843
Located at the east end of the Downtown Square, the Gillioz Theatre has quite a rich history, including a 1952 visit by former President Ronald Reagan and wife Nancy for the world premier of “The Winning Team”. The Theatre was added to the National Register of Historical Places in 1991; a complete restoration of the Baroque and... Gillioz Theatre information and hotels


JQH Arena
685 S. John Q. Hammons Pkwy.
Springfield, MO US
417-836-7678
Located on the MSU campus with over 11,000 seats and 22 suites, this is Springfield’s largest indoor facility. Opened just a couple years ago, it is state-of-the-art. The Missouri State University Bears play their games... JQH Arena information and hotels


Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts
525 S. John Q. Hammons Pkwy
Springfield, MO US
Located on Missouri State University’s campus, this spectacular Hall has been Springfield’s premier performing arts center since 1992. Through the years patrons have enjoyed performances by the Springfield Symphony Orchestra, dance and theater presentations, MSU’s concerts and recitals plus top-notch concerts by well-known artists. The Hall seats over 2,200 and is well-known for... Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts information and hotels


Laura Ingalls Wilder Historic Home and Museum
3068 Highway A
Mansfield, MO US
417-924-3626
Located just 45 minutes east of Springfield on Hwy 60 is the historic home where Laura Ingalls Wilder penned her well-loved “Little House” books. Born in 1867 to Charles and Caroline Ingalls in a log cabin in Wisconsin, Laura was married to Almanzo Wilder in 1885. They moved with their daughter, Rose, to Rocky Ridge Farm in Mansfield, Missouri where they... Laura Ingalls Wilder Historic Home and Museum information and hotels


Mediacom Ice Park
635 E. Trafficway
Springfield, MO US
417-866-7444
Located in Jordan Valley Park in downtown Springfield, Mediacom Ice Park is home to the Missouri State University Hockey Bears who compete in Division 2. The Bears belong to the Mid-America Collegiate Hockey Association and have strong competition. The Ice Park arena seats roughly 1,100 and the Hockey Bears skate hard to fill those seats! The Park offers a skating rink, a pro shop, locker rooms and meeting rooms. Public ice skating times are available; check the... Mediacom Ice Park information and hotels


Missouri Sports Hall of Fame
3861 E. Stan Musial Drive
Springfield, MO US
800-498-5678
Springfield is the proud home of the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame. A variety of sports are represented, including baseball, basketball, football, bowling, tennis, track & field, golf and more. It’s cool to see displays for old-time athletes such as baseball stars Stan Musial and “Yogi” Berra. It can be... Missouri Sports Hall of Fame information and hotels


Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden
2400 S. Scenic
Springfield, MO US
Located within Nathanael Greene Park, the popular Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden is authentically designed on a 7.5 acre setting with a beautiful moon bridge over a lake. This garden was developed with the assistance of the sister city of... Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden information and hotels


Nathanael Greene Park and Close Memorial Park
2400 S. Scenic
Springfield, MO US
One of the best parks in Springfield, located in the southwest part of the city, is the Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park. These adjoining properties have been expanded upon to create an enormous 113 acre outdoor wonderland filled with year-round things to do. Created for outdoor family fun, you will find picnic tables, grills,... Nathanael Greene Park and Close Memorial Park information and hotels


OReilly Family Event Center
900 N. Benton
Springfield, MO US
417-873-6389
O’Reilly Family Event Center is a brand new, 3,000+ seat arena on the campus of Drury University. You will find major concerts as well as sporting events at this state-of-the-art facility, including the Drury Panthers... OReilly Family Event Center information and hotels


Ozark Greenways Trails
Springfield, MO US
The Greenways Trails is comprised of 130 miles of trails throughout Springfield and the surrounding area for bicycling, running, walking and skating. Greenways Trails often follow along old railroad rights-of-way and streams and consist of fairly level paths with nice surfaces for non-motorized use only – walking, running, bicycling and... Ozark Greenways Trails information and hotels


PFI America's Western Store
2816 Ingram Mill Rd.
Springfield, MO US
417-889-2668
This huge retailer is located conveniently on US 65 at Battlefield Rd. Shoppers will find fancy cowboy boots, trendy T-shirts, stylish western clothing and clever souvenirs. Well known brands such as Ariat, Lucchese and... PFI America's Western Store information and hotels


Precious Moments Park and Chapel
4321 S. Chapel Road
Carthage, MO US
800-445-2220
Carthage, about 70 miles west of Springfield, is the setting for the Precious Moments Park and Chapel. Created by artist Samuel J. Butcher, the hugely popular Precious Moments figurines have been collected since the 1970’s; to honor his faith, Butcher decided to design and... Precious Moments Park and Chapel information and hotels


Rutledge Wilson Community Farm Park
3825 W. Farm Road 146
Springfield, MO US
417-837-5949
The Rutledge Wilson Community Farm Park’s 207 acre setting allows visitors to experience a real farm in an agricultural area of Southwest Missouri. Improvements have been made such as new animal and milking barns along with a visitor’s center, gift shop and restrooms. Demonstration crops and gardens, a farm-themed... Rutledge Wilson Community Farm Park information and hotels


Springfield Art Museum
1111 E. Brookside Dr.
Springfield, MO US
417-837-5700
Located just east of Phelps Grove Park and conveniently adjacent to Missouri State University, Springfield Art Museum houses nearly 9,000 objects of art! The museum opened in 1928 and moved to its current location in 1958. It has been extensively renovated through the years with galleries for its outstanding collections of American paintings, watercolors, sculptures and... Springfield Art Museum information and hotels


Springfield Cardinals Baseball
955 E. Trafficway
Springfield, MO US
417-863-0395
Beautiful Hammons Field in downtown Springfield, Missouri is home to the Springfield Cardinals. Owned and operated by the St. Louis Cardinals, the Springfield team is its Double-A Texas League affiliate. Gates open an hour before game time allowing fans to peruse the merchandise at the official... Springfield Cardinals Baseball information and hotels


Springfield Conservation Nature Center
4600 S. Chrisman Ave
Springfield, MO US
The Missouri Department of Conservation has created a natural wonderland for visitors to enjoy right in the city. The Nature Center is comprised of eighty acres southwest of the intersection of Hwy 65 and Hwy 60, but with forest all around you will completely forget you are anywhere but enfolded in mother nature. Visitors will find the... Springfield Conservation Nature Center information and hotels


Springfield Little Theatre at the Landers
311 E Walnut St
Springfield, MO US
417-869-1334
The Landers Theatre was built in 1909 and was used for vaudeville shows (renowned Fanny Brice performed here!) and for silent movies, becoming home to “talkies” in 1928. Now on the National Register of Historic Places, the Landers has undergone a number of restoration projects through the years, with recent projects awarded by the American Institute of Architects. Known as the oldest largest civic theatre operation in Missouri, the theatre has produced music and dance shows as well as... Springfield Little Theatre at the Landers information and hotels


Valley Water Mill Park Equestrian Center
4007 N. Farm Road 171
Springfield, MO US
417-833-3291
Valley Water Mill Equestrian Park provides residents of Springfield and surrounding communities with a 200 x 90 Indoor arena and a 170 x 115 fenced outdoor arena, both with sand footing. Restrooms, water fountains, soda machines and meeting rooms and provided for riders’ convenience. There are Open Riding times available with... Valley Water Mill Park Equestrian Center information and hotels


Wild Animal Safari
124 Jungle Road
Strafford, MO US
417-859-5300
Wild Animal Safari Park, a 300 acre setting with 65 species and over 650 animals, is located about ten minutes east of Springfield on I-44. Visitors may experience a drive-thru (or complimentary bus tour) of this park and can expect to see many different animals in a “wild” setting. Animals on the premises include bobcats, black bears, arctic wolves, camels, monkeys, ostriches... Wild Animal Safari information and hotels


Wilson's Creek National Battlefield
6424 W. Farm Rd. 182
Republic, MO US
The United States National Park Service has designated the scene of the first major Civil War battle (August 10, 1861) fought west of the Mississippi River as a National Battlefield. This site is located just southwest of Springfield, Missouri, comprised of 1,750 acres preserved for all time. The Old Wire Rd. originally connected Springfield with... Wilson's Creek National Battlefield information and hotels