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Eat, Play and Visit Around Springfield MO
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items Our favorite spots to eat, play and do. Some in our own community or surrounding areas.
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This place is so much fun. It has delicious food (so many restaurants to choose from). It has a great atmosphere (turf area in the back). And lots of fun events every month. It's about 15 minutes south from Springfield MO.
14 Mill Market
Another great place to visit if you are in the area. A great restaurant with a unique menu. A speakeasy with fun drinks downstairs. And a farmers market and coffee shop. WORTH A VISIT! About 10 miles south of Springfield down highway 65.
Finley Farms
About 45 minutes south of Springfield is one amazing amusement park. Truly one of a kind. It has some rich history on the grounds of this park but also some AMAZING upgrades. A really cool kids area and unbeatable thrilling rides! Oh and go with an a...
Silver Dollar City
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We buy annual passes here every year. It is one of the coolest aquariums I have ever visited and I'm not saying that because it's in my backyard 🤣. You won't be able to see it all in one day. I would do two days to really get the most out of what th...
Wonders Of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium
If your in the area and you want a fun family outing. Take in a ballgame. Lots of fun things to do with kids and they usually have fireworks all summer long.
Springfield Cardinals
This is our go to date night. Lots of fun games and super yummy food. Even has a mini golf area.
BigShots Golf Springfield
This zoo is not the largest by any means but still has some great quality exhibits. They have lots of activities for the kids in the summer as well. Lots of places to stop with kids and let them run out their energy on a playground while you grab a s...
Dickerson Park Zoo
You can do this awesome tour at Top of the Rock. It's worth the hour drive south of Springfield. The most stunning views. You can take a golf cart tour of the grounds and even visit a bar in a legit bat cave lol. VERY cool.
Lost Canyon Cave and Nature Trail
"when life's a chore, grab a beer at 4by4" that is their motto on Facebook. We love this place. The atmosphere is SO good. It's local based, community and family minded taproom. They have live music often and the occasional food truck appearances. Wo...
4 By 4 Brewing Company - Fremont Hills
This is brand new to our area this year. We got to go to an event there and we were all AMAZED. Family friendly and one of the coolest water parks I have visited. Their season runs from end of May until beginning of Sept. Located just outside of Spri...
The Rush - Republic Aquatic Park
This place just opened this year and they are doing amazing things. It's a one wheel park. Perfect for family gatherings, date nights or just to try something new. Also faith based so you know the Lord is represented in this amazing place.
YiPoA
This place is stunning. Beautiful in the fall and the spring. So much to see!
Botanical Garden of the Ozarks
Some great comedians have come through here. If your looking for a different date night try going to a comedy show.
Blue Room Comedy Club
This place is SO yummy. Just 30 minutes south of Springfield right off the Branson Landing. They have a pretty wide selection of sandwiches. The decor is Instagram worthy and their food is something that will keep you coming back for more!
Mythical ‘Wich
This is like your stepping into a restaurant on the beach only in the middle of the city. Their food is island style and delicious. Also their tropical drink selection is to die for. Worth a visit. Coconut shrimp is my fav!
Palm and Paddle Grille
Not only does this place have amazing coffee is has a massive play place for adults lol. A pickleball court. Cornhole and shuffle board.y personal favorite connect four basketball style. You do have to pay $5 to get in. They have a fully stocked bar ...
Classic's Yard
A new biz in Springfield blending two of my favorite things! I highly recommend getting an ice cream flight.
Sips & Scoops Coffee and Ice Cream Bar