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Air & Military Museum of the Ozarks 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

Artsfest on Walnut Street 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.   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

Back Country Outfitters 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

BalloonSport USA 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

Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World 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

Battlefield Mall 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

Battlefield Station Family Hobbies "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

Busiek State Forest & Wildlife Area This wild land offers many trails, perfect for hikers. Open year round and located at Hwy 65. Phone: 417-895-6880

Compton Hollow 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

Cooper Park Sports Complex 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

Crystal Cave 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

Dickerson Park Zoo 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

Discovery Center of Springfield 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

Doling Park & Center 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

Drury University Theatre Offering five productions yearly in October, November, December, February, March and April. Located at 900 N. Benton. Phone: 417-873-7289

Enterprise Park Lanes 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

Evangel University 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

Ewing Park 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

Fantastic Caverns 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/

Frisco Railroad Museum, Inc. 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

Gillioz Theatre Arts Center 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

Gray/Campbell Farmstead 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

Grizzly Industrial Showroom 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/

Historic Landers Theatre/Springfield Little Theatre 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

History Museum For Springfield-Greene County 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

Japanese Stroll Garden 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

Jordan Valley Park Recreational Ice Complex 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

Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts 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

Keyes Gallery 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

Landers Theatre 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

Meador Park 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

Missouri Sports Hall of Fame 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

Ozark Empire Fairgrounds and E-Plex 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

Ozark Greenways Growing Trail Network 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

PFI Western Store 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

Quilt Sampler 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

Rabbit Patch Gift Shop 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

Ritter Springs Park 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

Sarrab Middle Eastern Dance Troupe Enjoy seeing this authentic Egyptian style dance troupe perform for festivals, charities, and special events. Performances held year round. Phone: 417-882-0960

Sequiota Park 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

Missouri State University 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

Springfield Art Museum 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

Springfield Ballet The ballet presents 4 major dance productions per year. Season runs October - May and is located at 400 South Avenue. Phone: 417-862-1343

Springfield Conservation Nature Center 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

Springfield Lasers World Team Tennis Professional matches, with seven home matches held during July. Located at 2331 E. Pythian. Phone: 417-837-5800

Springfield National Cemetery 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

Springfield Symphony 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

Springfield-Ozark Mountain Ducks Pro Baseball Club 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

Vandivort Center Theatre 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

Waverly House Gifts & Gallery 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

Wickman's Garden Village 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

Wonders of Wildlife 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