2025 has already been a big year for the local food scene. From long-awaited brick-and-mortar spots to creative new concepts, the 417 area has welcomed a lineup of exciting restaurants worth checking out. Here’s a look at the openings that have made a splash so far this year along with a couple…
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Nestled amidst the heartland's sprawling farmlands, corn and sorghum mazes offer a unique and immersive experience for those seeking a fall adventure. Get lost in these mazes throughout southwest Missouri. Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park While you’re at Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park’s Harvest Fest, get lost…
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If you love the feel of a warm fire during the fall and wintertime, cozy up at these fireplaces and fire pits around the Ozarks. Vantage Rooftop Lounge Springfield’s only rooftop bar, Vantage pulls out the heaters and fire pits as the weather begins to cool down in the fall, winter and early spring…
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They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Being a lover of all breakfast foods, I tend to agree! I believe breakfast food is the best kind of cuisine and should be enjoyed at all hours of the day. The Springfield area has quite a collection of breakfast spots. Join me on this…
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Southwest Missouri has quite the collection of barbecue restaurants, each offering a unique take on the classic meal from Texas and St. Louis styles to Memphis and Kansas City barbecue. Springfield and the surrounding area have a barbecue style for everyone to get that finger-licking, sauce-covered…
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Springfield’s Commercial Street has always been about journeys. The railroad was what prompted the area’s growth in the late 1800s when the train rolled through the now historic district, back when it was part of a separate town from Springfield proper. In more recent years, as economic changes…
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Springfield is home to some beautiful artwork made by muralists and artists alike. If you're searching for your next photo op or want to tour Springfield's mural scene, here are 40 murals you can find around Springfield, MO. Is there one we missed or think should be on this list? Email…
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Join us in Springfield, Missouri, this year to commemorate Juneteenth. Unite and celebrate delicious cuisine, awe-inspiring live performances, vibrant concerts and our thriving black-owned businesses in Southwest Missouri. For more information on events happening in Springfield, see our full events…
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History will roll before one’s very eyes at the Midwest MidBEST Crankie Fest, a new event that brings crankies – an art form that combines music and panorama storytelling – to Springfield on June 27, 2026. The festival is the only one of its kind in the region, organizers say, and offers a chance to…
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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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