See all Springfield has to offer If you haven't been to Springfield, Missouri yet, or you're a local looking for something new to do, you're in for a treat. Springfield is home to hundreds of local attractions, 600 restaurants, and many shopping opportunities. If you're looking for a new adventure…
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The Birthplace of Route 66 Festival is coming to Springfield Aug. 10-12 in downtown Springfield, Missouri. Here’s everything you need to know about the event and why you should attend. Why is Springfield considered the Birthplace of Route 66? On April 30, 1926, at the Colonial Hotel, Springfield…
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Springfield, Missouri is known as the birthplace of Route 66, beginning what would start as a national and cultural phenomenon that would take America by storm at the end of the 1920s. If you’re cruising through Springfield and would love to see some iconic stops on your way, here are a few Route 66…
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Since becoming a city in 1838, Springfield has seen a lot of changes. From a Civil War battle and a quick-draw shootout downtown to the naming of Route 66 and a VJ Day celebration that filled the square. Here is a quick summary of Springfield’s history and a few photos of how the city has changed…
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