Springfield Area Attractions
Things to do - at a glance...
Historical Sites
Looking for more to do? Visit the Springfield, Missouri Convention & Visitors Bureau in person, on the phone, or on their website.
The Tourist Information Center is conveniently located south of Interstate 44 on U.S. 65 at the Battlefield Road exit. Brochures on area attractions, maps and other information are available, as well as a variety of local souvenirs and gifts.
A Visitors Information Center with maps and information about lodging, dining and attraction options is located at the Springfield-Branson National Airport.
The Convention & Visitors Bureau's office is downtown in the Jordan Valley Car Park at 815 E. St. Louis St., Springfield. To reach the Springfield office, dial 1-800-678-8767. The CVB also has a satellite office in Jefferson City. To reach our sales manager at the Jefferson City office, dial 1-800-678-8766.
The Bureau's office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. The Tourist Information Center hours are extended during the peak tourist season and the center is open on weekends.
Website: http://www.springfieldmo.org/final/
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The museum offers an exciting "hands on" environment for all
ages. On display is a Cobra helicopter and other restored military
equipment. Open year round; please call for hours and event information.
We are located at 2305 E. Kearney Street.
Phone: 417-864-7997
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A colorful celebration of the visual and performing arts. Over 140 juried
artists from across the country display, sell and compete for cash awards.
Five performance stages, free Art-Town Downtown children’s area.
Sponsored by Springfield Regional Arts Council.
From: 2006-05-06 To: 2006-05-07 Location: On Walnut Street, between National & John Q. Hammons Pkwy., Springfield, MO Admission: $3, 12 and under are free Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Phone: 417-831-6200 Website: http://www.springfieldarts.org |
Fly-fishing, rods, reels, clothing, waders, books and videos, fly-tying
classes and supplies are all found here. We are open year round and
located at 1316 E. Battlefield Road.
Phone: 417-889-6548
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Enjoy one of our year round hot air balloon flights over Springfield and
the scenic Ozarks. Flights run from sunrise - sunset, seven days a week.
Reservations are required.
Phone: 417-865-0800
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This has to be the world's greatest sporting goods store. The decor
brings the outdoors indoors for an exciting shopping experience with
four-story waterfall, giant aquariums and mounted wild game. Open year
round and located at 1935 S. Campbell Avenue.
Phone: 417-887-7334
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Battlefield Mall is one of Missouri's largest shopping centers, offering
over 150 specialty stores and restaurants including Dillard's,
Famous-Barr, JC Penney, and Sears. Open year round 10am - 9pm Monday -
Saturday; Sunday 12 - 6pm; located at 2825 S. Glenstone Avenue.
Phone: 417-883-7777
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"All Aboard" for family fun at the most unique hobby store
you've ever seen. Featuring operating indoor and outdoor model railroad
displays, Battlefield Station is a delight to the imagination. Railroad
antiques, gifts and collectibles, and a wide range of hobby supplies,
models and quality toys are also available. We are open year round and
located at 220 W. Battlefield Road.
Phone: 417-887-5592
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This wild land offers many trails, perfect for hikers. Open year round
and located at Hwy 65.
Phone: 417-895-6880
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This heavily forested area has several small ponds that serve as
wildlife watering holes. You will find plenty to do on this 840-acre
site including nature study, bird watching, frog hunting, fishing,
hunting, camping, archery and target shooting. Open year round and
located at Webster County Hwy B about 20-miles east of Springfield.
Phone: 417-895-6880
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This is a 127-acre park offering an indoor/outdoor tennis complex,
five-field baseball complex, soccer fields, and five-field softball
complex, and walking trail. Open year round and located at 2300-2700 E.
Pythian.
Phone: 417-864-1049
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Enjoy the beauty of Crystal Cave as you walk through natural paths. Hand
rails and stone steps guide you along to see the "Upside Down
Well", "Rainbow Falls", "The Cathedral", and
symbols that indicate Indian habitation. A guided 80-minute tour is
offered; located 5-miles north of I-44 on Hwy. H at Exit 80B. We are a
Green County Historic Site and open year round 9am - 2pm daily. Located
at 7225 N. Crystal Cave Lane & Hwy H.
Phone: 417-833-9599
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Enjoy this up-close adventure with hundreds of animals including
elephants, cheetahs, reptiles and native Missouri species. Attractions
include petting zoo, cafe, gift shop and train ride. Open year round
April - September 9am - 5pm; October - March 10am - 4pm; located at 3043
N. Fort Avenue.
Phone: 417-864-1800
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This is an interactive, hands-on center. The exhibits offered include:
Energy works - demonstrates different forms of energy; Exploratory Lab -
hands-on experiments in science, earth, energy; Wonderland - a toddler
and preschool area; Discovery Town - "what people do all day."
Open year round Tuesday - Friday 9am - 5pm; Saturday 10am - 5pm; Sunday
1 - 5pm. Located at 438 St. Louis Street.
Phone: 417-862-9910
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Ball diamond, horseshoes, picnic facilities, wading pool, playground
equipment, and two community centers. A lake and cave are all part of
the facilities offered. We are open year round and located at 2600 N.
Campbell Avenue.
Phone: 417-864-1049
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Offering five productions yearly in October, November, December,
February, March and April. Located at 900 N. Benton.
Phone: 417-873-7289
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This is Springfield's largest bowling center which is also a complete
family fun center and home to the Greater Ozarks. Open year round and
located at 1625 S. Enterprise Avenue.
Phone: 417-883-0511
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Evangel is a Christian liberal arts college built on the site of the
O'Reilly Army Hospital. Several WWII era buildings are still in use as
classrooms, although modern buildings dominate the 80-acre campus.
Located at 1111 N. Glenstone Avenue.
Phone: 417-865-2811
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A 41-acre park featuring a picnic area, playground, tennis courts,
five-field softball complex and a BMX bike track. Open April - October
and located at Scenic and Bennett.
Phone: 417-864-1049
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This is America's only ride-through cave tour and follows the path of an
ancient underground river. The tour allows all to enjoy the beauty of a
natural cave without the long walks or steep climbs. Open year round and
located at 4872 N. Farm Road 125.
Phone: 417-833-2010 Website: http://www.fantastic-caverns.com/ |
The Frisco Railroad Museum is located in a 1943 CTC building devoted
exclusively to the preservation of the Frisco, has 2,500 items on
display, diner/lounge car. Open year round Wednesday - Saturday 10am -
1pm and located at 543 E. Commercial Street.
Phone: 417-866-7573
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The Gillioz is a 1926 movie palace under restoration and is on the
National Register. Open year round and located at 325 Park Center East.
Phone: 417-832-1700
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This is the home of John Polk Campbell, nephew and namesake of the
founder of Springfield, MO. The farmstead includes the 1856 house,
detached log kitchen; log granary, two-crib barns and family cemetery.
Costumed guides present the history of the farmstead as you tour. Open
April - September and located at 2400 S. Scenic Avenue.
Phone: 417-724-0880
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Come feast your eyes on over 22,000 square feet of woodworking and metal
working power tools, complete with live demonstrations, and a
world-class cutlery shop. Open year round and located at 1815 W.
Battlefield Road.
Phone: 417-887-9191 Website: http://www.grizzly.com/ |
Known as the Springfield Little Theatre, this is Missouri's oldest and
largest civic theatre - a National Historic Site. Six main-stage
performances are offered each year. The theatre is open year round and
is located at 311 E. Walnut Street.
Phone: 417-869-1334
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Located in Springfield's stately historic City Hall, the History Museum
is dedicated to preserving the unique history of this region. The
permanent exhibit traces local history from prehistoric times through
the 1950's. Hands-on areas help younger visitors learn about the Native
Americans, pioneers or soldiers who lived here. Rotating exhibits
highlight various topics. Open year round Tuesday -Saturday 10:30am -
4:30pm and located at 830 Boonville.
Phone: 417-864-1976
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The 7 1/2 -acre Stroll Garden is complete with 3 lakes, waterfalls,
teahouse, Moon Bridge and much more. Open April - October and located at
2400 S. Scenic Avenue.
Phone: 417-864-1341
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This is Springfield's new ice park that provides the best family
recreational ice sports entertainment. Stop in and experience open
skating, instructional programs, youth, adult and NAHL hockey. Open year
round and located at 635 E. Traffic Way.
Phone: 417-864-1049
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The 2,200-seat performing arts center presents touring Broadway shows,
classical music, jazz, theatre and opera, dance, pop and rock concerts,
comedy and children's shows. Open year round and located at 525 S. John
Q. Hammons Pkwy.
Phone: 888-4-SMS-TI
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Keyes is a whitewall gallery showing paintings, sculptures, photography
and ceramics by regional and national artists. Open year round and
located at 229 S. Market Street.
Phone: 417-866-2722
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The historic Landers Theatre is home of Springfield Little Theatre,
unsurpassed in the state of Missouri and recognized nationally.
Performances are offered September - June and located at 311 East
Walnut.
Phone: 417-869-1334
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A 39-acre park with a picnic area, playground, tennis courts, pool,
baseball field, softball complex. Open year round and located at 2500 S.
Fremont.
Phone: 417-864-1049
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The 22,000 square foot museum features interactive displays, autographed
memorabilia and much more! Sports history fans can't afford to miss the
Missouri Sports Hall of Fame! Open year round and located at 3861 E.
Stan Musial Drive.
Phone: 417-889-3100
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Events of all kinds are held at this facility; call for a schedule; open
year round and located at I-44 at MO Hwy 13.
Phone: 417-833-2660
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Ozark Greenways is a non-profit citizens organization working on a
public network of urban trails for bicycling and walking. Open year
round; check out or website for maps.
Phone: 417-864-2015
Website: www.ozarkgreenways.org
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America's western store, offering 10,000+ pairs of boots, giant
16-screen video wall, in-state radio station, hats and boutiques. Open
year round and located at U.S. 65 and Battlefield Road.
Phone: 417-889-2668
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The Quilt Sampler is a full-service quilt shop with 5,000 bolts of
fabric. We are an authorized Pfaff dealer carrying a full-line of Pfaff
sewing machines and sergers. Open year round and located at 1936-B S.
Glenstone Avenue.
Phone: 417-886-5750
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Featuring quality specialty gifts for all occasions. "Root"
candles, "Carol Wilson" cards, china teapots, cups and
saucers, teas, coffees and much more. Open year round and located at
2315 S. Campbell Avenue.
Phone: 417-886-1497
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The Park offers a day camp, archery range, meeting facility, lake, cave,
nature trails, playground equipment, bike trail, picnic, and pavilion
facilities. Open year round and located at Hwy 13 North.
Phone: 417-864-1049
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Enjoy seeing this authentic Egyptian style dance troupe perform for
festivals, charities, and special events. Performances held year round.
Phone: 417-882-0960
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This is a 13-acre park offering a picnic area, playground, pavilion,
restrooms and trails. Open year round and located at 3500 S. Lone Pine.
Phone: 417-864-1049
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This University offers cultural venues that include live performances,
lecture series and art galleries. In the sports field, there are 21 NCAA
Division I level intercollegiate athletic teams. Open year round and
located at 901 S. National.
Phone: 417-836-5000
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You will find exciting exhibits of the fine arts, open to the public.
Please call for more information. We are open year round and located at
1111 E. Brookside Drive.
Phone: 417-837-5700
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The ballet presents 4 major dance productions per year. Season runs
October - May and is located at 400 South Avenue.
Phone: 417-862-1343
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The Center offers three miles of hiking trails, a visitors center with
self guided exhibits and staff to assist. Special programs are offered;
open year round with no admission fee. Located at 4600 S. Chrisman.
Phone: 417-888-4237
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World Team Tennis Professional matches, with seven home matches held
during July. Located at 2331 E. Pythian.
Phone: 417-837-5800
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Heroes from all wars are buried in the Springfield National Cemetery.
Among them you will find William Freeman, a Revolutionary War soldier,
and five Medal of Honor recipients, whose headstones are engraved in
gold. Open year round from 8am - dusk and located at 1702 E. Seminole
Street.
Phone: 417-881-9499
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The Springfield Symphony is a professional 80-piece orchestra, which
performs a full season of classical and pops concerts for all ages.
Performances held September - May at the Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the
Performing Arts.
Phone: 417-864-6683
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The Mountain Ducks bring affordable family fun to fans of all ages. The
Ducks play at the beautiful Price Cutter Park, located just off U.S.
Highway 65 at the CC/J exit. Games are scheduled from May - September
and the Price Cutter Park is located at 4400 N. 19th.
Phone: 417-581-BUNT
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Bringing the best in new and original theatre to the Ozarks. Adult
comedies and dramas, off-Broadway musicals, children's theatre and
concerts are all performed. Located at 305 E. Walnut Street.
Phone: 417-831-8001
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Watercolors, oils, hand wovens, sculpture, turned wood, jewelry, pottery
and wearable art by regional and national artists are on display. Open
year round and located at 2031 S. Waverly.
Phone: 417-882-3445
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This is known as The Jewel of the Ozarks. Offering distinctive and
diverse shops such as the Saltbox Gift Shop, In-House Boutique, Flower
Shop, Greenhouse, Garden Center, Green Plants, Landscaping and Nursery.
Open year round and located at 1345 S. Fort Avenue.
Phone: 417-862-3707
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This 92,000-square-foot facility is a unique blend of museum and
aquarium; host to 700,000-gallons of circulating water and nearly 250
species of live animals. Visitors are surrounded by an eye-opening world
of nature indoors, including live bobcats, river otters, beavers and
wild turkeys. Open year round and located at 500 W. Sunshine Street.
Phone: 877-245-9453
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