Things To Do In Springfield, MO: A Family’s Guide to the Best Attractions

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Key Takeaways

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• Springfield is about 3 hours southwest of us.
• We’ve visited Springfield many times.

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Springfield, MO, is a vibrant city with exciting things to do. We live in St. Louis, MO. Springfield is about 3 hours southwest of us. We’ve visited Springfield numerous times.

To create this guide, we combined our experience from our family trips with recommendations from friends who live in Springfield, MO. 

As a bonus, we included several things to do in Branson, Missouri. Branson could easily have its own guide filled with activities. But we decided to include their attractions worth the 45-minute drive if you spend most of your time in Springfield, MO.

Table of Contents

• Springfield, Missouri Attractions
  • Explore the Ozarks
  • Experience Thrills and Chills On Silver Dollar City’s Wild rides
  • Shop ‘Til You Drop At Battlefield Mall
  • Discover Art, History, and Science At Springfield Museums
  • Enjoy a Show at the Gillioz Theatre
  • Catch a Game at Hammons Field
  • Bass Pro Shops, Wonders of Wildlife Museum & Aquarium 
  • Alamo Drafthouse (4005 South Ave.)
  • Relics (2015 W. Battlefield)
• Things To Do In Springfield With Kids
  • Wear Your Kids Out At Fritz’s Adventure
  • Discovery Center
  • Branson Zoo: Branson’s Wild World
  • Visit Dickerson Park Zoo for Animal Encounters
  • Visit Fantastic Caverns
  • More Things To Do With Kids In Springfield, MO
• Where To Eat In Springfield, Missouri: Restaurants
• Where To Eat In Springfield, Missouri: Pizza
• Where To Eat In Springfield, Missouri: Italian
• Where To Eat In Springfield, Missouri: Burger
• Where To Eat In Springfield, Missouri: Breakfast & Coffee
• Where To Eat In Springfield, Missouri: Happy Hour
• Where To Drink In Springfield, Missouri: Breweries
  • Mother’s Brewing
  • Other Springfield Breweries To Try
• Things To Do Outside In Springfield: Enjoy Nature
  • Busiek State Park (Highlandville, MO)
  • Take in The Wonders of Nature at Nathanael Greene Park
  • Go Hiking or Biking Along Galloway Creek Greenway Trail
  • Springfield Conservation Nature Center 
• Other Entertainment In Springfield, MO
• Springfield, MO: A Destination To Consider
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Springfield, Missouri Attractions

Explore the Ozarks

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The Ozarks are a beautiful mountain range in the Midwest, providing a fantastic backdrop for exploring Springfield. This stunning region has numerous outdoor activities, including hikes, watersports, boating, and camping.

Take a scenic drive along one of the numerous winding roads and soak up all that nature offers. You can also take advantage of fishing spots, rock climbing areas, canoe trips, and more. 

The jewel of the Ozarks is the largest man-made lake in the United States. The Lake of the Ozarks spans over 54,000 acres and features 1,100 miles of shoreline. This lake offers plenty of outdoor activities for visitors.

You will find numerous marinas and boat docks along the shoreline where you can rent boats or participate in fishing charters.

We actually avoid the Lake of the Ozarks. It is just too busy and overcrowded.

Experience Thrills and Chills On Silver Dollar City’s Wild rides

Silver Dollar City Sign

Located in nearby Branson, Missouri, Silver Dollar Cit

Final Thoughts

The bottom line: a little research on things springfield family attractions goes a long way. Compare your options, watch for seasonal offers, and never pay full price when a better deal is one click away.

Originally published at chachingqueen.com.