The Ozarks are home to half a dozen strawberry fields near Springfield, Missouri. With the season ranging from late April to early June, there are plenty of opportunities to support local growers in the area. If you're wanting to visit strawberry farms and strawberry fields this year, here are a few…
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The Ozarks are filled with many towns with their fair share of locally owned restaurants. Ozark, a 20-minute drive just outside of Springfield, has a great selection of eateries that continues to grow! Dig in and try these seven restaurants in Ozark, Missouri. Rosie Jo’s Café I’ve been going to…
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Pick sunflowers, enjoy fresh pizza, grab a cocktail and a whole lot more at these local farms. Urban Roots Farm View this post on Instagram A post shared by Urban Roots Farm (Mel&Adam) (@urbanrootsfarm) 823 W. State St., Springfield, 417-597-4858…
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There’s a reason this history museum was voted America’s No. 1 new attraction by USA Today—because it rocks! No museum showcases local history like The History Museum on the Square. Here are a few activities for your next visit. 1. Drive a Trolley Hop on the trolley for a trip down memory lane…
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Growing up in a small town, I worked at a diner while I was in high school. It was the place where the locals came in for breakfast every morning and there was a good chance you would see them back for lunch and dinner. A classic “greasy spoon” diner is where you can get a classic cheeseburger and…
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Grab your gear and hit these mountain biking trails. Dirt 66: Fellows Lake Trail Located at 4200 E. Farm Rd. 66 in Springfield, the 800-acre property is part of the Ozark Greenways trails. With more than 25 miles of intersecting natural surface trails out here, you can enjoy views of the lake and…
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No visit to the Springfield area would be complete without spending some time on the rivers and lakes in our neck of the woods. Fish Want to fish around while you’re in town? There are plenty of spots to cast a line. Be sure to buy a license from a vendor or online and keep it with you. The…
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Yesterday, my husband and I went to the nearby tennis courts, and next to us was a father teaching his pre-teen son how to play pickleball. A few years ago, my mother and father-in-law purchased pickleball equipment to be more active in their neighborhood. And my first-grade daughter came home from…
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Dan Reiter’s favorite Springfield Cardinals baseball memory is from the team’s first game in 2005. “I can remember Stan Musial playing his harmonica for that first game and throwing out the first pitch,” says Reiter, 41, who has been the organization’s vice president and general manager since 2017…
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Springfield and the Ozarks have many restaurants that offer the famous Springfield-style cashew chicken. When you get that craving that can only be cured by fried chicken, covered in a savory sauce, and topped with cashews and green onions, everyone has their go-to spot to indulge themselves. Here…
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