If you want to glimpse some of the sights around the area, check out these attractions that offer guided tours. Did we miss one? Email myohn@springfieldmo.org and we may add it to the list. Cave Tours Fantastic Caverns Sit down for the only ride-thru cave tour in America, Fantastic Caverns. A…
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There are about 6,400 documented caves in Missouri, with several of the state’s famous show caves in the Ozarks. If you want to tour some caves here in the Ozarks, check out some of these popular spots. Fantastic Caverns Sit down for your tour through the only ride-thru cave in America, Fantastic…
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When porous limestone and dolomite come together, they make the Cave State. With more than 7,000 caves in Missouri, there's probably a cave close to where you are right now. Discover the depths of this natural phenomenon and its ancient connection to the Ozarks in this cave guide. Crystal Cave Step…
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The ruins of Ha Ha Tonka’s stately “castle” link lore and legacy with today’s Ozarks. Even though the iconic mansion burned in 1942, its skeleton remains a tourist attraction, drawing visitors – alongside a number of natural wonders – to what’s known today as Ha Ha Tonka State Park. Before Camden…
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If you haven’t yet heard of the famous Pesto the Penguin, he’s one of Australia’s largest and most adorable young king penguins, making headlines for his impressive size and undeniable charm. When he’s fully grown, we’re rolling out the red carpet and have planned the ultimate Springfield, Missouri…
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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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When the contents of the wooden Wommack Mill were sold at auction in April 1970, the sale bill sounded like the end of an era. It signified the conclusion of the nearly century-old mill’s working days, a good-bye that came with the death of its owner and a world where such landmarks were fast fading…
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Even though Rose O’Neill has been gone for eight decades, her life lets her live: Across generations, continents and in the Ozarks, where the world-famous artist and Kewpie creator felt most at home. That place is Bonniebrook, a tucked-away oasis in Taney County where O’Neill called home for much…
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The story of Spencer, Missouri, is found in chapters written by ghosts. There was the Lawrence County community’s start in the late 1800s, when it began with a post office, a flouring mill, a few churches and other signs of local life. After it largely died away, another chapter began in the…
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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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