Gathering your friends and family for a meal holds a special charm. In the realm of dining options, the Ozarks area boasts an array of delightful menu selections designed for communal enjoyment. From dishes meant to be shared to entire eateries fostering the spirit of togetherness through ordering…
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Nothing warms you up more on a fall or winter day than a bowl of delicious chili. If you love chili or are looking for a warm dish to spice up a cold afternoon, here are a few chili dishes from around Springfield you have to try. Casper’s Diner Highlighted in publications throughout the nation and…
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Homecoming season is late October. If you’re a local college student or visiting from out of town, here are some activities you need to put on your agenda. Places To Stay Whether you’re visiting your college student at the university, visiting the campus, or looking for places to stay in the center…
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Fall means pumpkin season! One of the most authentic experiences you can do with the whole family is picking pumpkins yourself from a pumpkin patch. If you're looking to get outdoors and find the perfect pumpkin for carving, here are the pumpkin patches around Springfield that are open this year…
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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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Cheese, the ultimate food that pairs perfectly with so many meals. Melt it on a burger, pile it on a pizza, or just eat it by the slice. However you choose to consume the melty delicacy, Springfield has some cheesy dishes that you must-try! MacCheesy’s Deluxe Mac & Cheese Photography by Billy Dove…
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Looking for fall events to attend around the Ozarks? Check out these fall festivals happening around Springfield and the Ozarks. Did we miss one? Email myohn@springfieldmo.org and we may add your suggestion to the list. Seymour Apple Festival Come to the Seymour Apple Festival this year and…
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Soak up the sun this summer in Springfield, Missouri. Check out some of the events happening in Southwest Missouri in August 2023. To see our full calendar of events, click here. 87th Annual Ozark Empire Fair For the event of the summer, head to the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds for fair food…
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Did you know the Ozarks are home to several sunflower fields? If you’re looking for a fun photo op or to take a bit of sunshine home with you, here are several places you can pick your own sunflowers. Miller Farm Park in Willard In September, visitors can take photos and pick their own sunflowers…
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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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