Springfield Guidebook
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Nestled in the suburban heart of Southern Springfield, you are right in the midst of all that this thriving city has to offer. Boasting more restaurants per capita than other place in the US, your taste buds will be delighted at every turn! Or check out a movie or live show at any of the nearby theatres. Check out the nightlife and comedy clubs, or stroll through gardens and museums of all varieties. Shop till you drop at any of the local boutiques, or hit your favorite brands at the Battlefield Mall.
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Springfield
Nestled in the suburban heart of Southern Springfield, you are right in the midst of all that this thriving city has to offer. Boasting more restaurants per capita than other place in the US, your taste buds will be delighted at every turn! Or check out a movie or live show at any of the nearby theatres. Check out the nightlife and comedy clubs, or stroll through gardens and museums of all varieties. Shop till you drop at any of the local boutiques, or hit your favorite brands at the Battlefield Mall.
Just 40 minutes from Branson, you wont want to miss the chance to make a day of all the adventures this tourist favorite has to offer. From outlet shopping, to a stroll on the Branson landing, or diner theatre to dazzling shows, your day will be packed with fun! Ride the go-carts, or slingshot into the air on massive swings for a thrill.
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Branson
Just 40 minutes from Branson, you wont want to miss the chance to make a day of all the adventures this tourist favorite has to offer. From outlet shopping, to a stroll on the Branson landing, or diner theatre to dazzling shows, your day will be packed with fun! Ride the go-carts, or slingshot into the air on massive swings for a thrill.
Food scene
Just down the street is the most amazing BBQ spot. Dine in or drive through and your food will still be piping hot when you get back to the house.
Buckingham Smokehouse Bar BQ
2002 S Campbell AveJust down the street is the most amazing BBQ spot. Dine in or drive through and your food will still be piping hot when you get back to the house.
Tucked inside Bass Pro, your taste buds will be glad you came.
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Hemingway's
1 S Campbell AveTucked inside Bass Pro, your taste buds will be glad you came.
What's vacation without the decadence of a donut breakfast? These local favorites are only a few minutes from your front door and open early enough to sneak over in your PJ's.
St. George's Donuts
3628 E Sunshine StWhat's vacation without the decadence of a donut breakfast? These local favorites are only a few minutes from your front door and open early enough to sneak over in your PJ's.
Looking for a quick bit amid a day of fun? This well loved chain tickles everyone's taste buds. No lunch plans... no problem!
Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers
321 West Sunshine StreetLooking for a quick bit amid a day of fun? This well loved chain tickles everyone's taste buds. No lunch plans... no problem!
What's more local than a handful of food trucks tucked together! There is something for everyone.
Route 66 Food Truck Park
1530 E St Louis StWhat's more local than a handful of food trucks tucked together! There is something for everyone.
Yummy food and smooth drink delights at this local fav. I highly recommend the cream of mushroom soup! Just leave some for me.
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Farmers Gastropub
2620 S Glenstone AveYummy food and smooth drink delights at this local fav. I highly recommend the cream of mushroom soup! Just leave some for me.
Looking for some local adult fare? This great spot is a favorite with an outdoor lawn area boasting yard games like corn hole, occasional food trucks and live music (contact them for the schedule).
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Mother's Brewing Company
215 S Grant AveLooking for some local adult fare? This great spot is a favorite with an outdoor lawn area boasting yard games like corn hole, occasional food trucks and live music (contact them for the schedule).
What's a trip to the Ozarks without the fresh taste of Andy's frozen custard? While there are many locations throughout Springfield, you are just a couple of minutes away. And they are open till 11pm!
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Andy's Frozen Custard
2726 S Campbell AveWhat's a trip to the Ozarks without the fresh taste of Andy's frozen custard? While there are many locations throughout Springfield, you are just a couple of minutes away. And they are open till 11pm!
Home of the iconic thrown rolls, this is a taste of the Ozarks you cant miss! Come hungry and take your fill of the passed side dishes and huge cinnamon rolls. Off 65 just South of Springfield.
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Lambert's Café
1800 W State Hwy JHome of the iconic thrown rolls, this is a taste of the Ozarks you cant miss! Come hungry and take your fill of the passed side dishes and huge cinnamon rolls. Off 65 just South of Springfield.
Looking for a morning, or afternoon pick-me-up amid all the action, this little spot is just 4 minutes away!
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Dancing Mule Coffee Company
1945 S Glenstone AveLooking for a morning, or afternoon pick-me-up amid all the action, this little spot is just 4 minutes away!
Looking to get lost in a great cup of joe with great ambiance to read, work, or recount the trip with friends, check out Eurasia. Located on historic Commercial Street (C-Street), this old mattress factory turned coffee spot is a must try! They even have communal work spaces and a private party room available for rent.
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Eurasia Coffee & Tea
445 E Commercial StLooking to get lost in a great cup of joe with great ambiance to read, work, or recount the trip with friends, check out Eurasia. Located on historic Commercial Street (C-Street), this old mattress factory turned coffee spot is a must try! They even have communal work spaces and a private party room available for rent.
This exotic fare will delight every pallet! The menu is mostly gluten free just naturally, so weather your avoiding wheat or simply looking for amazing flavors from another place, Café Cusco is a delicious choice. They take food allergies very seriously and are glad to accommodate any needs you may have. Just minutes away on Historic C-Street.
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Café Cusco
234 E Commercial StThis exotic fare will delight every pallet! The menu is mostly gluten free just naturally, so weather your avoiding wheat or simply looking for amazing flavors from another place, Café Cusco is a delicious choice. They take food allergies very seriously and are glad to accommodate any needs you may have. Just minutes away on Historic C-Street.
Organic, local, fresh and delicious. Who knew coffee and tacos were a wonderous pair? Whether grabbing a light lunch or snack, or sipping your favorite coffee or fresh pressed juice, the ambiance here is delightful. They even have outdoor seating for nice days.
The Press Coffee & Juice Bar
2710 South Glenstone AvenueOrganic, local, fresh and delicious. Who knew coffee and tacos were a wonderous pair? Whether grabbing a light lunch or snack, or sipping your favorite coffee or fresh pressed juice, the ambiance here is delightful. They even have outdoor seating for nice days.
For the best in Hibachi and sushi, check out Nakato. Seriously my favorite Hibachi place ever!
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Nakato Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar
2615 S Glenstone AveFor the best in Hibachi and sushi, check out Nakato. Seriously my favorite Hibachi place ever!
Less than 5 minutes to my favorite breakfast spot! Healthy, delicious options with flare!
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First Watch
2946 S National AveLess than 5 minutes to my favorite breakfast spot! Healthy, delicious options with flare!
Great food and drink. Check in with them to see when they have live music!
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Springfield Brewing Company
305 S Market AveGreat food and drink. Check in with them to see when they have live music!
Just around the corner from the house, swing by for a quick cup of Joe in the go while you head out to your days destination.
7 Brew Coffee
Just around the corner from the house, swing by for a quick cup of Joe in the go while you head out to your days destination.
Sightseeing
Shopping is a whole different kind of experience at our iconic Bass Pro shop. Just a minute away from live fish and turtles to pet, taxidermized animals of all kinds, and outdoor gear galore. Go in for a stroll and find yourself lost in wonder.
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Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World
1 S Campbell AveShopping is a whole different kind of experience at our iconic Bass Pro shop. Just a minute away from live fish and turtles to pet, taxidermized animals of all kinds, and outdoor gear galore. Go in for a stroll and find yourself lost in wonder.
This spectacular display of wildlife, fish and reptiles is a must see for kids of all ages. Part of Bass Pro and only a minute away, kids and kids at heart will love this adventure.
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Museo y Acuario Nacional de Maravillas de la Vida Salvaje
500 W Sunshine StThis spectacular display of wildlife, fish and reptiles is a must see for kids of all ages. Part of Bass Pro and only a minute away, kids and kids at heart will love this adventure.
Shop till you drop at your favorite retailers in the Battlefield mall. They even have a small indoor kids area near the food court for rainy days. Just 5 minutes away.
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Battlefield Mall
2825 S Glenstone AveShop till you drop at your favorite retailers in the Battlefield mall. They even have a small indoor kids area near the food court for rainy days. Just 5 minutes away.
Take a guided ride through this majestic cave! Full of beauty and wonder, you just may learn a thing or 2 about this hidden gem.
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Fantastic Caverns
4872 N Farm Rd 125Take a guided ride through this majestic cave! Full of beauty and wonder, you just may learn a thing or 2 about this hidden gem.
This free, small art museum is next to Phelps Grove Park. Take a stroll in the fresh air, and keep going down the halls filed with color and intrigue. Just a few minutes away
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Springfield Art Museum
1111 E Brookside DrThis free, small art museum is next to Phelps Grove Park. Take a stroll in the fresh air, and keep going down the halls filed with color and intrigue. Just a few minutes away
Playgrounds, a covered pavilion and charcoal grills are a great place to spend the afternoon at Phelps Grove, just a few minutes away.
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Phelps Grove Park
950 E Bennett StPlaygrounds, a covered pavilion and charcoal grills are a great place to spend the afternoon at Phelps Grove, just a few minutes away.
This large park boasts a Japanese stroll garden/Butterfly garden, as well as walking trails and playgrounds. Under 10min away.
Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center
2400 S Scenic AveThis large park boasts a Japanese stroll garden/Butterfly garden, as well as walking trails and playgrounds. Under 10min away.
Whether you take on the biggest roller coaster, or stroll through the unique sights that transform you back to an earlier time, this amusement park is unlike any other! From great food and handmade crafts, to winter Christmas lights display to dazzle, you will be glad you came. The 46 minute drive will fly by as you recount the adventures of the day.
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Silver Dollar City
399 Silver Dollar City PkwyWhether you take on the biggest roller coaster, or stroll through the unique sights that transform you back to an earlier time, this amusement park is unlike any other! From great food and handmade crafts, to winter Christmas lights display to dazzle, you will be glad you came. The 46 minute drive will fly by as you recount the adventures of the day.
10 minutes to mini-gold heaven! t- it up like a pro or use your silliest improvised swing... just have a blast!
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Getaway Golf
3833 E State Hwy D10 minutes to mini-gold heaven! t- it up like a pro or use your silliest improvised swing... just have a blast!
Booth after booth of unique finds. Whatever your in the market for, you can find it here! Take a quick spin around, or spend all day perusing the endless isles of treasures. Under 10 min away.
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Relics Antique Mall
2015 W Battlefield RdBooth after booth of unique finds. Whatever your in the market for, you can find it here! Take a quick spin around, or spend all day perusing the endless isles of treasures. Under 10 min away.
If you haven’t been to a fun plex like this before, now is a great time. No need to be a pro at Golf to enjoy this game! Take turns tee-ing off from your own personal bay while wait staff brings your choice of awesome food and beverages! Make a reservation as this place fills up fast. Less than 10 min away.
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Top Golf - Springfield
1930 E Kearney StIf you haven’t been to a fun plex like this before, now is a great time. No need to be a pro at Golf to enjoy this game! Take turns tee-ing off from your own personal bay while wait staff brings your choice of awesome food and beverages! Make a reservation as this place fills up fast. Less than 10 min away.
Get out on the river for a day in the sun. Rafts, Tubes, Canoes and Kayaks make great memories in the Ozarks. Hop online to reserve your spot before they fill up.
James River Outfitters
Get out on the river for a day in the sun. Rafts, Tubes, Canoes and Kayaks make great memories in the Ozarks. Hop online to reserve your spot before they fill up.
Make a keepsake for yourself or a loved one at Firehouse Pottery. Novices and Pro’s welcome!
Firehouse Pottery
4150 S Lone Pine AveMake a keepsake for yourself or a loved one at Firehouse Pottery. Novices and Pro’s welcome!
Parks and Trails
Get outside in the city at any one of the many parks and trails around Springfield.
Sequiota Park
3500 S Lone Pine AveNature nearby
Bring the whole family for the playgrounds or the trails. There is so much to explore.
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Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park
2400 S Scenic AveBring the whole family for the playgrounds or the trails. There is so much to explore.
McDaniel Park
2405 S National AveStep in from the outdoors to meet some friendly butterflies.
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The Butterfly House
15050 Faust PkStep in from the outdoors to meet some friendly butterflies.
This well manicured little spot is great for some quiet time in nature.
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Jardín Japonés Mizumoto
2400 S Scenic AveThis well manicured little spot is great for some quiet time in nature.
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Outstanding Tourism Resource
“417 Magazine” is the local authority on places to go and things to do here in the Ozarks. From food, to outdoor life, to a calendar of local events, they source the Must See highlights to help you make the most of your trip. Look them up online for seasonal hits!
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Self Guided Float Trips
Bring your own gear and checkout nearby Finley Creek or the James River. Fishing. Canoeing, hiking, and the like are just outside your doorstep. Do a quick search of those rivers to find more detailed notes about what is permitted and where.
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Walking and Biking Trails in Springfield
Look up the “Greenway Trails in Springfield MO” for a map of endless spaces to get into nature while you’re in the city.