If you want to see some fabulous fireworks displays, here’s where you can watch them during Fourth of July celebrations and around the Ozarks this summer. Did we miss one? Email myohn@springfieldmo.org and we may add it to the list. Fireworks At Hammons Field Fireworks are back at Hammons Field for…
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The food scene in Nixa has been booming over the last couple of years. With a great selection of Mexican, Italian, BBQ, and down-home cooking, you really can’t go wrong with making the short drive and enjoying some great food. Let’s dig into some of my favorite places to visit when I need to fill up…
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Join us in Springfield, Missouri, this year to commemorate Juneteenth. Unite and celebrate delicious cuisine, awe-inspiring live performances, vibrant concerts and our thriving black-owned businesses in Southwest Missouri. For more information on events happening in Springfield, see our full events…
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Home to a delightful array of eateries crafting both sweet and savory donuts, treat your sweet tooth to one of these five donut destinations in Springfield. St. George's Donuts For 50 years, the St. George family have been making some of the tastiest donuts you can get your hands on. The moment you…
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Breweries, wineries and distilleries have transformed Springfield into a destination for craft brews, meads and cocktails. If you’re not sure which one to visit first, here’s a sample of what each location is known for. North of Springfield 7C's Winery 7C’s Winery: A family- and pet-friendly winery…
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When you visit Springfield, what do you think of? For most people, it’s probably the nearby lakes and the scenic rivers, hiking trails and mountain biking parks that first come to mind. But what about sea turtles? In 2017, the Johnny Morris Foundation opened the much-awaited Johnny Morris’ Bass Pro…
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The Ozarks boast a significant number of charming mom-and-pop restaurants that are beloved by many. Some of these eateries may be in obscure locations or newly established, requiring a keen eye and adventurous taste buds to discover. As I’ve explored the culinary scene in the area, I’ve come across…
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Here’s something you probably didn’t know. All those peacocks you find wandering around Springfield’s Dickerson Park Zoo aren’t actually part of the zoo’s collection. They’re visitors, just like you. It’s the more than 500 other animals that are truly residents of the park. Dickerson Park Zoo is…
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Love the smell of lavender? Why not take it home with you. The Ozarks are home to a handful of lavender fields perfect for picking your own home-grown lavender. Besides smelling beautiful, lavender can be used in different ways such as making potpourri, candles, soaps, perfumes, scent bags…
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You probably know about Bass Pro Shops, but do you know about the guy who started it right here in Springfield? There are more than 154 Bass Pro Shops in the United States, and the location in Springfield is the “grandaddy of all outdoor stores.” To most shoppers, Bass Pro is just a great place to…
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