Springfield
Springfield, Missouri's third largest city, is a lovely weekend destination with excellent museums, attractions, restaurants, and shopping. Visit the new Johnny Morris' Wonders of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium, the Springfield Art Museum, the Fantastic Caverns, and the Ozarks Air and Military Museum. The Discovery Center of Springfield, Dickerson Park Zoo, Rutledge-Wilson Farm Community Park, and the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame are among the best things to do in Springfield, Missouri with kids.
Springfield, known as the "Birthplace of Route 66," combines small-town charm with big-city excitement. The beautiful Ozark Mountains in southwestern Missouri are home to a plethora of family-friendly attractions, including the new Bass Pro Shops Wonders of Wildlife Museum and Aquarium, which was voted America's best aquarium by USA Today readers. Dickerson Park Zoo houses animals from all over the world, including Malayan tigers, African elephants, and cheetahs. The Springfield Art Museum celebrates Missouri's diverse cultural heritage, while Wilson's Creek Battlefield preserves the city's Civil War history. Throughout the baseball season, visitors can also attend Springfield Cardinals home games at Hammons Field.
Google rating: 4.5/5.0
Address: Route 66 Springfield Visitor Center815 E. Saint Louis St., Suite 100Springfield, MO 65806
Phone: (417) 881-5300
Website: https://www.springfieldmo.org/