Invite your friends and head out on the town for a drink at these restaurants and bars around Springfield and southwest, Missouri. The Golden Girl Rum Club Picture a tiki-bar atmosphere where rum-based drinks rule, but there’s also homemade pizza, spiced-up tater tots, tacos and a DJ that often…
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Route 66 got its start here, along with Springfield-style cashew chicken and Bass Pro Shops, but that’s just a peek into what our city has to offer. Here’s a snapshot of what makes the Queen City so royally great. Brad Pitt is from here. Of course we had to list this factoid. Technically, he was…
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Between meals, live entertainment and art galleries, carve out time to pamper yourself at these spas in the Missouri Ozarks. BODY WRAP AT ACACIA SPA Once you’ve walked the Galloway Creek Greenway Trail and grabbed a beer at one of the two local breweries in Galloway, book some you time at Acacia Spa…
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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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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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It’s no surprise that the natural beauty of the Ozarks attracts soon-to-be newlyweds to the area. Looking to tie the knot? Here are just a few of the area’s most popular wedding venues. Modern GREENHOUSE TWO RIVERS Photo by Inner Images Photography Highlandville, greenhousetworivers.com WHY WE LOVE…
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Looking for a great cup of coffee? You’re in luck! Springfield is home to a rapidly growing coffee scene. So whether you’re in the mood for a frozen treat, a strong espresso, a bag of whole bean coffee to take home or even a coffee seminar — there’s a shop nearby. To help you plan your caffeine…
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