Couple walking through The Springfield Conservation Nature Center

You Have To Visit These Haunted Places Around Springfield

If you run toward things that go bump in the night instead of running away, you’re going to love Springfield and the surrounding area. All over the Ozarks, you’ll find enduring ghost stories that thrill and chill and will get you in the mood for Halloween. Haunted History Walking Tours You can…

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Attend These Juneteenth Events In Springfield, Missouri

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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4 Water Activities You Can Do In Springfield

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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Gorgeous Wedding Venues To Book Around The Ozarks

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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Top 10 Things To Do With Kids Under 5

Whether you’re a Springfield local or traveling to the Ozarks’ region for the first time, parents always need fun ideas to keep their kiddos busy and entertained. As a mother of an active two-year-old daughter, I can relate! Here are my top ten favorite places in and around Springfield to spend time…

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4 Spa Treatments Worth The Splurge

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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20 Hidden Gems At Springfield-Greene County Libraries

All book lovers know the source for the best “hidden gems” is the public library. But the Springfield-Greene County Library invites all to look a little further for more unexpected surprises. When you do, soon you’ll be saying “You can do THAT at the Library?” Cool stuff you can take home besides…

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Summertime Water Activities To Do Around The Ozarks

If you’re looking for ways to cool off this summer, check out these water activities in and around Springfield and the Ozarks area. Kayaking At Lake Springfield Boathouse You don’t need to buy a kayak to go kayaking. You can rent kayaks, canoes, and tandem kayaks for a few bucks an hour at Lake…

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5 Dishes You Didn't Know You Could Get In Springfield

Not many cities allow you to dine around the world in a single day. Springfield has an already intricate food scene where you can feast upon pretty much any cuisine you desire. I've found some pretty incredible dishes I had no idea you could get in Springfield throughout my food-tasting journey…

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