Springfield is known around the world as the "Birthplace of Route 66," blending small-town charm with big-city excitement.
The southwestern Missouri city, which is located in the beautiful Ozark Mountains, is home to a plethora of family-friendly attractions, including the new Bass Pro Shops Wonders of Wildlife Museum and Aquarium, voted as America's best aquarium by the readers of USA Today.
Dickerson Park Zoo boasts an impressive collection of animals from around the world, including Malayan tigers, African elephants, and cheetahs. The Springfield Art Museum showcases Missouri's rich cultural heritage, while Wilson's Creek Battlefield preserves the city's Civil War-era heritage.
Visitors can also catch Springfield Cardinals home games at Hammons Field throughout baseball season.
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