Free Things To Do

Everyone knows the best things in life are free and there are plenty of ways to enjoy the city without spending a dime.

Throughout Springfield, you'll find free museums, parks, historic sites, public gardens, a butterfly house where native species can be observed and a nature center. You can let your feet take you on a sculpture walk, a hike on the Ozark Greenways Trails or an exploration of historic Commerical Street where you can do the C-Street Stroll. 

You'll be stunned by The Library Center and the Library Station, the Missouri Institute of Natural Science and the Springfield Art Museum. 

There's plenty to see and do in Springfield that are easy on the wallet. We invite you to explore them all.

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