See all Springfield has to offer
If you haven't been to Springfield, Missouri yet, or you're a local looking for something new to do, you're in for a treat. Springfield is home to hundreds of local attractions, 600 restaurants, and many shopping opportunities. If you're looking for a new adventure this weekend, here are over 100 things you can do in the Springfield area.
Attractions/Things To Do
Dickerson Park Zoo
1. Go to Wonders of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium
2. Shop for goodies at Bass Pro Shops
3. Visit the several free museums inside Bass Pro Shops.
4. Feed the giraffes at Dickerson Park Zoo
5. Learn about Springfield's history at the History Museum on the Square
6. Walk the Sculpture Walk in downtown Springfield
7. Go mural hunting around the city
8. Go bowling at Andy B's
9. Look at beautiful flowers at the Springfield Botanical Garden
10. Head to one of five farmers' markets in the city
11. See wild animals up close at Wild Animal Safari
12. Play vintage arcade games at 1984
13. See classic cars at the Route 66 Car Museum
14. Throw axes at Tommyhawks Axe House
15. Go indoor rock climbing at Zenith Climbing Center
16. Take a scenic hike with 37 North Expeditions
17. Make a DIY project at AR Workshop
18. Create a beautiful glass souvenir at Creative Escape Class
19. Hike or bike the Dirt 66 Trail at Fellows Lake
20. Play some yard games inside Classic's Yard
21. Swing some clubs at BigShots Golf
22. Ride through the cave at Fantastic Caverns
23. Play mini golf at Fun Acre Mini Golf
24. See big cats at the Tiger Sanctuary
25. Bike and hike the Ozark Greenways
26. Kayak at Lake Springfield Boat House
27. Attend First Friday Artwalk in downtown Springfield
28. Take a tour of Pythian Castle
29. View amazing artwork at the Springfield Art Museum
30. Listen to the Springfield Symphony Orchestra
31. Hear world-renowned opera singers at the Springfield Regional Opera
32. See the Springfield Ballet perform
33. Head to the Landers Theatre to see a play by the Springfield Little Theatre
34. Walk through Wilson's Creek National Battlefield
35. Make a bouquet at Serendipity
36. Check out the Missouri Sports Hall Of Fame
37. See the Air & Military Museum of the Ozarks
38. Watch a movie at the Moxie Cinema
39. Tour one of four college campuses
40. Go ice skating at Jordan Valley Ice Park
41. See a college basketball game
42. Attend a Missouri State University Tailgate
43. Walk the African-American Heritage Trail
44. Walk original parts of the Trail of Tears
45. See a comedy show at Blue Room Comedy Club
46. See a hockey game at Missouri State University.
47. Play inside a miniature city with the kiddos at Itty Bitty City and Where The Wild Things Play
48. Discover the history of dinosaurs with Jurassic Discovery at the Discovery Center
49. Attend a Springfield Cardinals Baseball Game
50. See farm animals at Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park
51. Check out the location of the first Wild West shootout
52. Tour the exhibits at the Missouri Institute of Natural Science
53. Visit the Doling Park Museum
54. Head to the shooting range at Cherokee Firearms
Shopping
Farmers Market of the Ozarks
55. Shop for local produce at one of many farmers' markets
56. Look at the shops at Battlefield Mall
57. Window shop along Historic Commercial Street
58. Explore Relics Antique Mall
59. Wander through The Vintage Peddler Antique Store
60. Find goodies inside Freakin' Antiquin Vintage Market
61. See tons of unique boutiques at Brentwood Shopping Center
62. Get a local souvenir at 5 Pound Apparel
63. Make your own zero-waste soap at SOAP Refill Station
64. Shop your way through downtown Springfield
65. Find a one-of-a-kind treasure at Mike’s Unique Collectable and Antique Flea Market
Eat
Brunch at Tea Bar & Bites
66. Take a tour of Askinosie Chocolate
67. Take home a bundle of delicious local popcorn from Ozark Mountain Popcorn
68. Dine at one of the dozens of outdoor patios in the area
69. Eat Original Springfield-Style Cashew Chicken at Leong's Asian Diner
70. Have a burger at the Route 66 Steak N' Shake
71: Dine in an underwater themed restaurant at Hemingway's Blue Water Cafe
72. Relive the Route 66 glory at Red's Giant Hamburg
73. Catch a "throwed" roll at Lambert's Cafe
74. Get a huge bowl of chili from Casper's Diner
75. Get a cup of Pineapple Whip
76. Try a boozy milkshake from Black Sheep Burgers
77. Eat at one of 10 restaurants at 14 Mill Market
78. Have an extreme donut at Hurt's Donuts
79. Eat pizza at Millsap Farm's Pizza Club on Thursdays in the summer
80. Have a macaron at European Cafe
81. Drink tea at Chabom Tea + Spices
82. Get ice cream from Andy's Frozen Custard
83. Get black ice cream from Sweet Emotion
Drinks
Drinks at Mother's Brewing Company
84. Complete the Tap & Pour Program and win your free t-shirt
85. Wine and dine on the deck of Vantage Rooftop Lounge & Conservatory
86. Visit one of six wineries in the area
87. Drink and ride on the Trolley Bike downtown
88. Brew your own beer at Show-Me-Brewing
89. Sit down and drink at the ice bar at Fire & Ice
90. Visit the speakeasy bar at The Garrison
91. Tour Springfield's coffee shop scene with the Ozarks Coffee Trail
Slightly Outside of Springfield
Dogwood Canyon Nature Park
92. Visit the Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum in Mansfield
93. Hike through Dogwood Canyon in Lampe
94. See hundreds of live theatre shows in Branson
95. Grab some chocolate and goodies at Grandpa Joe's Chocolates and Rosewood Farms in Ozark
96. Take a tour of Smallin' Civil War Cave in Ozark
97. Visit the Shipwrecked Treasure Museum in Branson
98. See the Titanic Museum in Branson
99. Make a day of Silver Dollar City in Branson
100. Boat around Table Rock Lake in Branson
101. Go hiking at Busiek State Park in Highlandville
102. See the Butterfly Palace and Rainforest Adventure in Branson
103. Explore Talking Rocks Cavern in Branson West
104. See peacocks at Dunnegan Memorial Park in Bolivar
105. Check out the Dunnegan Gallery of Art in Bolivar
106. Visit Ozark Mill & Finley Farms in Ozark
107. Visit the Heirloom Seed Company near Mansfield
108. Go trout fishing at Rockbridge Rainbow Trout & Game Ranch in Rockbridge
109. Tour the Chateau Charmant Castle in Fordland, Missouri
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