Dickerson Park Zoo is a self-guided walking tour with a wide variety of animal exhibits. Learn about more than 500 animals while strolling along the 1.2 miles of paved trails. The zoo is organized geographically with animals from Asia, South America, Australia, Africa and other parts of the world…
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The Springfield area is home to dozens of antique shops, resale boutiques, flea markets and thrift stores. If you’re a bargain hunter, antique lover, collector or just looking for a unique souvenir, you’ve come to the right place. The Springfield area is home to dozens of antique shops, resale…
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Missouri has had the title of being The Cave State for many years. With over 7,000 caves documented in the state’s karst topography, tourists and locals can explore Missouri’s most beautiful and extensive underground caverns. One of Missouri’s most well-known caves is Fantastic Caverns. As the only…
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Springfield, MO has many activities for visitors and residents to enjoy with their favorite fur companions. Most obvious, of course, are outdoor activities such as exploring the numerous parks and trails that showcase the beauty of the Ozarks. Here are some of the top parks and trails: Springfield…
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When in Springfield, eating out is more than a way to fuel the body; it’s an event. That’s especially true at some of the city’s unique dining establishments where charm, character, history and great food are the ingredients that make up a recipe for fun family memories. Red's Giant Hamburg Red's…
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Long before white settlers began arriving in southwest Missouri, Native American tribes called the forested hills and plains of the Ozarks home. Archeological evidence of native people has been found to date back as far as 8000 B.C., including sites within what are now Springfield city limits. The…
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Hispanic inhabitancy in the New World began in 1492 when Columbus arrived under the mandate of Queen Isabella of Spain. Spanish exploration and settlement of what is now the state of Florida began in 1513 and expanded across the continent through the Southwest and other regions. Hispanic presence…
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If you want to experience the wonders of fall in all its glory, Smallin Civil War Cave is hosting its annual Civil War Lantern Tour allowing you to explore the cave by lantern-light. The Civil War Lantern Tour includes a traditional "on the trail" dinner of ham and beans, cornbread and fried…
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Fall is a beautiful time to see the ranging colors of autumn. If you’re looking for a safe social-distancing activity this fall, here are a few places around Springfield and the Ozarks to get a glimpse of the colors that only come once a year. Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield Wilson's Creek…
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Nothing says summer and fall like fresh produce. If you want to get outside this year and do something different, head out to one of the many berry farms in the Ozarks to pick your own produce. From strawberries to blueberries, blackberries and pears, see where you can pick your favorite fruits each…
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