Want to make the most out of your trip to the Springfield area? Check out the top 20 attractions in the area sorted in alphabetical order. Bass Pro Shops The number one tourist destination in Missouri, Springfield’s original Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World attracts more than 4 million outdoor…
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If you’re looking for ways to cool off this summer, check out these water activities in and around Springfield and the Ozarks area. Kayaking At Lake Springfield Boathouse You don’t need to buy a kayak to go kayaking. You can rent kayaks, canoes, and tandem kayaks for a few bucks an hour at Lake…
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Check out all the events happening in Springfield, Missouri in May 2022. Gigs In The Garden Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and listen to live, local music at Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park with Gigs in the Garden. The concerts are free to attend but a $10 donation is suggested. In the case…
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Every state is unique and has different characteristics, from the giant peaks of Colorado to the beautiful forests of Washington. Wherever you are in the United States, you are probably just a short distance from one of the thousands of state parks. According to America’s State Parks, “State parks…
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When I first visited Springfield, I didn’t expect to find a city embedded with such a rich farming culture full of farm stands and pastures. According to the Missouri Dept. of Agriculture, the Show-Me State is home to about 95,000 farms, covering two-thirds of the state’s total land acreage. On…
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Eagles and Panthers and Bears, oh my! Not to mention Bearcats, Bobcats and Valor! Some of the best higher education institutions in the Midwest are in the Ozarks, each offering something unique for students and the communities they call home. Public or private, large or small, colleges and…
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Being a foodie and doing foodie things, I am always game for trying new foods or new restaurants. But there is something about Mexican food that is always calling to me. It doesn’t take much convincing to get me in front of a plate of tacos or devouring a big ol burrito! So come with me as we…
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Nestled between the Ozark Mountains and the sparkling waters of Table Rock Lake sits Big Cedar Lodge. Johnny Morris’s 4,600-acre premier wilderness resort is your ultimate luxury getaway destination and playground for new adventures. Whether you’re looking to experience golf like never before…
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Wondering what to do this spring in Springfield? Check out our Springfield, Missouri, spring bucket list for ideas to make this season the best ever. Attend The World’s Fishing Fair To celebrate its 50th anniversary, Bass Pro Shops is hosting the World’s Fishing Fair exclusively at the store in…
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How do I know it’s gameday? It starts with a loud “CRACK!” The players are here. In their red shorts and practice tops. It’s batting practice time. The empty seats watch, waiting for a show that gets closer and closer with every home run hit onto the outfield hill. The outfield hill that will soon…
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