The 2024 solar eclipse will pass through Springfield, Missouri on April 8. The eclipse will reach 97% totality in the city, and promises an unparalleled viewing opportunity. If you miss out, the next eclipse in the United States will be in 2044 in the northern part of the country. The next viewing…
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Springfield is home to some beautiful artwork made by muralists and artists alike. If you're searching for your next photo op or want to tour Springfield's mural scene, here are 40 murals you can find around Springfield, MO. Is there one we missed or think should be on this list? Email…
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When was the last time you went on a picnic? Springfield is home to some of the most beautiful scenery and parks, the perfect places to set up for the afternoon and have a picnic. If you’re looking to get outside this spring and summer, here are a few places perfect for picnicking. Nathanael…
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One of the highlights of spring is the beautiful flowers that bloom across the city. If you’re looking to step back and smell the flowers, here are a few places around Springfield that showcase beautiful flower gardens. Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden The oldest…
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Hit the trails and dive deep into the natural beauty of the Ozarks with this list of the top treks around Southwest Missouri. Springfield African-American Heritage Trail Photo courtesy of the Springfield-Greene County Park Board Town: Springfield Distance: 2 miles Difficulty: Easy This hike through…
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Local farmers and vendors pack farmers markets around town. Here are some featured items to find at Springfield’s Farmers Market of the Ozarks, the Greater Springfield Farmers Market at Battlefield Mall or the C-Street City Market on Commercial Street. Sweet Tooth Check out Sweet Pieces at Farmers…
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Established in 1928, the Springfield Art Museum is the city’s oldest cultural institution. Offering permanent and traveling installations, workshops, classes and special events, it continues to thrive and spread its mission of inviting visitors to connect with the world, their community and…
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When I was a college student, I would sometimes drive around Springfield’s Rountree neighborhood and daydream about living there. Near downtown and Missouri State University’s campus, this historic neighborhood is filled with charming bungalows and tree-lined sidewalks perfect for strolling. Now…
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There’s a kind of magic on Historic Commercial Street (affectionately known as C-Street) that you just can’t find anywhere else in Springfield. Maybe it’s the variety of beautiful architecture from bygone eras, the bevy of dining options or the vintage and artisanal shopping. Perhaps it’s the live…
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Galloway is quiet on Sundays, typically, as church hours keep this stretch of Lone Pine Avenue untouched by traffic. It’s a simple delight to take time to wander from Sequiota Park down to the Galloway Creek Greenway, the first trail in Missouri to become a National Recreation Trail in 2003 by the…
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