See all Springfield has to offer
If you haven't been to Springfield, Missouri yet, or you're a local looking for something new to do, you're in for a treat. Springfield is home to hundreds of local attractions, 600 restaurants, and many shopping opportunities. If you're looking for a new adventure this weekend, here are over 100 things you can do in the Springfield area.
Attractions/Things To Do
Dickerson Park Zoo
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2. Shop for goodies atBass Pro Shops
3. Visit the several free museums inside Bass Pro Shops.
4. Feed the giraffes atDickerson Park Zoo
5. Learn about Springfield's history at theHistory Museum on the Square
6. Walk theSculpture Walkin downtown Springfield
7. Gomural huntingaround the city
8. Go bowling atAndy B's
9. Look at beautiful flowers at theSpringfield Botanical Garden
10. Head to one offive farmers' markets in the city
11. See wild animals up close atWild Animal Safari
12. Play vintage arcade games at1984
13. See classic cars at theRoute 66 Car Museum
14. Throw axes atTommyhawks Axe House
15. Go indoor rock climbing atZenith Climbing Center
16. Take a scenic hike with37 North Expeditions
17. Make a DIY project atAR Workshop
18. Create a beautiful glass souvenir atCreative Escape Class
19. Hike or bike the Dirt 66 Trail at Fellows Lake
20. Play some yard games inside Classic's Yard
21. Swing some clubs atBigShots Golf
22. Ride through the cave atFantastic Caverns
23. Play mini golf atFun Acre Mini Golf
24. See big cats at theTiger Sanctuary
25. Bike and hike theOzark Greenways
26. Kayak at LakeSpringfield Boat House
27. AttendFirst Friday Artwalkin downtown Springfield
28. Take a tour ofPythian Castle
29. View amazing artwork at theSpringfield Art Museum
30. Listen to the SpringfieldSymphony Orchestra
31. Hear world-renowned opera singers at theSpringfield Regional Opera
32. See theSpringfield Balletperform
33. Head to the Landers Theatre to see a play by theSpringfield Little Theatre
34. Walk throughWilson's Creek National Battlefield
35. Make a bouquet atSerendipity
36. Check out theMissouri Sports Hall Of Fame
37. See theAir & Military Museum of the Ozarks
38. Watch a movie at theMoxie Cinema
39. Tour one of four college campuses
40. Go ice skating atJordan Valley Ice Park
41. See a college basketball game
42. Attend a Missouri State University Tailgate
43. Walk theAfrican-American Heritage Trail
44. Walk original parts of theTrail of Tears
45. See a comedy show at Blue Room Comedy Club
46. See a hockey game at Missouri State University.
47. Play inside a miniature city with the kiddos atItty Bitty Cityand Where The Wild Things Play
48. Discover the history of dinosaurs with Jurassic Discoveryat theDiscovery Center
49. Attend aSpringfield Cardinals Baseball Game
50. See farm animals atRutledge-Wilson Farm Park
51. Check out the location of the first Wild West shootout
52. Tour the exhibits at theMissouri Institute of Natural Science
53. Visit theDoling Park Museum
54. Head to the shooting range atCherokee Firearms
Shopping
Farmers Market of the Ozarks
55. Shop for local produce at one of many farmers' markets
56. Look at the shops atBattlefield Mall
57. Window shop alongHistoric Commercial Street
58. ExploreRelics Antique Mall
59. Wander throughThe Vintage Peddler Antique Store
60. Find goodies insideFreakin' Antiquin Vintage Market
61. See tons of unique boutiques atBrentwood Shopping Center
62. Get a local souvenir at5 Pound Apparel
63. Make your own zero-waste soap atSOAP Refill Station
64. Shop your way throughdowntown Springfield
65. Find a one-of-a-kind treasure atMike’s Unique Collectable and Antique Flea Market
Eat
Brunch at Tea Bar & Bites
66. Take a tour ofAskinosie Chocolate
67. Take home a bundle of delicious local popcorn fromOzark Mountain Popcorn
68. Dine at one of the dozens ofoutdoor patiosin the area
69. Eat Original Springfield-Style Cashew Chicken atLeong's Asian Diner
70. Have a burger at theRoute 66 Steak N' Shake
71: Dine in an underwater themed restaurant at Hemingway's Blue Water Cafe
72. Relive the Route 66 glory atRed's Giant Hamburg
73. Catch a "throwed" roll atLambert's Cafe
74. Get a huge bowl of chili fromCasper's Diner
75. Get a cup ofPineapple Whip
76. Try a boozy milkshake fromBlack Sheep Burgers
77. Eat at one of 10 restaurants at14 Mill Market
78. Have an extreme donut atHurt's Donuts
79. Eat pizza atMillsap Farm's Pizza Clubon Thursdays in the summer
80. Have a macaron atEuropean Cafe
81. Drink tea atChabom Tea + Spices
82. Get ice cream fromAndy's Frozen Custard
83. Get black ice cream fromSweet Emotion
Drinks
Drinks at Mother's Brewing Company
84. Complete theand win your free t-shirt
85. Wine and dine on the deck ofVantage Rooftop Lounge & Conservatory
86. Visit one of sixwineriesin the area
87. Drink and ride on theTrolley Bike downtown
88. Brew your own beer atShow-Me-Brewing
89. Sit down and drink at the ice bar atFire & Ice
90. Visit the speakeasy bar at The Garrison
91.Tour Springfield's coffee shop scene with the Ozarks Coffee Trail
Slightly Outside of Springfield
Dogwood Canyon Nature Park
92. Visit theLaura Ingalls Wilder Museumin Mansfield
93. Hike throughDogwood Canyonin Lampe
94. See hundreds of live theatre shows inBranson
95. Grab some chocolate and goodies atGrandpa Joe's Chocolates and Rosewood Farmsin Ozark
96. Take a tour ofSmallin' Civil War Cavein Ozark
97. Visit theShipwrecked Treasure Museumin Branson
98. See theTitanic Museumin Branson
99. Make a day ofSilver Dollar Cityin Branson
100. Boat aroundTable Rock Lakein Branson
101. Go hiking atBusiek State Parkin Highlandville
102. See theButterfly Palace and Rainforest Adventurein Branson
103. ExploreTalking Rocks Cavernin Branson West
104. See peaco*cks atDunnegan Memorial Parkin Bolivar
105. Check out theDunnegan Gallery of Artin Bolivar
106. VisitOzark Mill & Finley Farms in Ozark
107. Visit theHeirloom Seed Companynear Mansfield
108. Go trout fishing at Rockbridge Rainbow Trout & Game Ranchin Rockbridge
109. Tour the Chateau Charmant Castle in Fordland, Missouri
