Best Things to Do in Springfield, MO

Planning a family vacation? Perhaps, you're working with a pretty tight budget, but still want to treat your family to a week of fun and adventure. If so, you're in luck. While it's no Orlando or Chicago, Springfield, Missouri is the quintessential All-American City. It's located along historic Route 66 and feels much more like a small town than a bustling metropolis. But even though it might not be that big, Springfield still offers all of the thrills and exciting attractions that much larger cities are known for.

▬Contents of this video▬
00:00 - Intro
00:28 - Discovery Center
00:57 - Landers Theater
01:28 - Frisco Highline Trail
01:59 - Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden
02:23 - Dickerson Park Zoo
03:04 - Johnny Morris' Wonders of Wildlife National Museum
03:42 - Fantastic Caverns
04:23 - Air & Military Museum Of The Ozarks
05:05 - Springfield Art Museum
06:01 - The World's Largest Fork
06:26 - Missouri Sports Hall of Fame
06:47 - Pythian Castle
07:19 - Route 66 Car Museum
07:46 - NRA National Sporting Arms Museum
08:36 - History Museum On The Square
09:07 - Outro

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From the majestic natural beauty of the Ozarks to the lively urban environment that is Springfield's downtown district, this city is filled with memorable and must-see attractions. Whether you're a history buff, nature lover, or art freak; there's something for everyone in Springfield.

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Best Things to Do in Springfield, MO

[lytiaalyson]

Love Springfield! Was a Cali girl and I have now lived here for 30 years and by the way I have never had my car stolen nor has my husband or any of our children😂

[radiumbrad...justbrad]

I’m going on Sunday I’m a kid so I’m excited

[mh-fubm]

Springfield has many colleges. Always something going on it seems like. In warmer weather. Lots of street fair events. We also have a great library system. The library station has a aviation theme. A!so the town is full of parks. Great park system. One has a cave that can be access by boat and part by walking. Sure there is a lot of homeless around down town. That seems common around the USA anymore.

[jamiecee]

Been to Dickerson park Zoo a few times. It's nice. I love Fantasy Caverns. Wanna go back. We are known as the Cave State.

[benniedeckard]

wow i never woold have none that people could visit here but i guess it kinda mkes sense with the rt66 and the highways and the nearby lakes. inlive my hole life and dint even know about this places

[Snarkapotamus]

I have lived in many areas of the country for extended periods of time. Long enough to understand the peoples and cultures of each. The Springfield region is easily the most culturally sterile area in which I've lived. They are getting better, but it's a work in progress.

[bialikma]

NRA firearms museum is a must go. Very interesting exhibit.

[SuperLooneyrooney]

yes, stay away from SF. We have nothing to apologize for. It is unpretentious and doesn;t have to puff out it's chest and say "look at us !" It's the "bell curve +" region - above avg. in many categories, but not magnificent in any category.

[pamelahomeyer]

If you're lucky enough not to have your car stolen while you're going to these events then I think you will find each of them fairly mediocre

[ajsilver]

If that's the best SF can offer, it is very very sad. I see you left off the precious derelict downtown homeless "square".

[adams]

Best thing to do when you get to Springfield, MO. Is to get out of there as quickly as possible. That place is a glorified rat trap. Butt ugly too.