Bud Perry’s chair still sits next to the counter. He started the Springfield tire-and-wheel shop back in 1958, a time when cars and racing were big. Things have changed since the shop’s start. Local racing’s heyday zoomed into the past. Route 66 – where the shop has sat for decades – wandered to…
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The Springfield area has seen a growing number of Jamaican restaurants pop up over the last few years. These restaurants serve the folks of the 417 all the Jamaican comfort foods that are super savory and filling. Let’s dive into some spots that are worth checking out! Jamaican Patty Co. For many…
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It’s that time of year when the weather is cool off and sweater season begins, and it makes me crave a large bowl of soup! Here are some of my favorite soups to eat right here in Southwest Missouri! Wonton Soup From Corner 21 Corner 21 has taken Springfield by storm with its menu filled with dishes…
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Springfield’s Gillioz Theatre is built with bricks and the stories of generations. It was 1926 – 100 years ago, and the same year when Route 66 was “born” just steps away – when the downtown Springfield landmark came to be. “The opening of the new Gillioz Theatre, one of the most magnificent…
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Ozark, Missouri is only 12 miles from Springfield, Missouri. Here are a few activities you can do for a day of fun. Photo courtesy of Finley Farms You could spend all day at Finley Farms. Start off with some coffee and toast at The Workshop where you can crack open the laptop or read on the patio…
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Fame came to Springfield’s Rockwood Motor Court by way of Route 66. It’s long been known to Route 66 travelers, many who hail from across the country and around the globe, but a new level of light is shining on the vintage motor court: In November, it was added to Historic Hotels of America, a…
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For visitors, those moments come through family time and shared experiences at the flower-filled farm, complete with fruit – like apples and berries – and games for kids and moments to remember. It’s also true for the family that runs the farm. The Gradinariu family, immigrants from the eastern…
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The past remains part of the present at Gray/Campbell Farmstead, a tucked-away Springfield park that features vintage buildings representing Ozarks history. The public is welcome to come visit the park where a variety of vintage buildings teach about the past. There’s a barn and log kitchen, both…
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We are just over half way through 2025 and I have sampled my way through more restaurants and menus that I can keep track of, but there are some dishes that I continue to want each week. These are dishes that I feel are my favorites so far in 2025, and I think they could be your favorite as well…
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When we said goodbye to the bus and hopped on a plane bound for Springfield, Missouri, we weren’t quite sure what to expect. To be honest, we thought it would be a quick stopover on our route across the Midwest. But Springfield completely surprised us. What we found was a city full of charm…
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