Day Trips

Just outside Springfield, you’ll find charming Ozarks towns with plenty to explore. Nixa, has rustic shops, great local dining at 14 Mill Market and the lively Sucker Days Festival every May. Head farther south to Branson for a plethora of live shows and exciting thrills at Silver Dollar City.

Up north, Bolivar offers comfort food at Smith’s Restaurant, a cozy art gallery and scenic trails at Dunnegan Park. If you’re heading toward Branson, Ozark is a perfect pit stop with small-town charm, unique shops and The Ozark Mill at Finley Farms for farm-to-table eats and river views.

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