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1. Discovery Center of Springfield ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
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2. Springfield Art Museum ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
© Springfield Art Museum

3. Fantastic Caverns

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
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4. Botanical Center at Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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5. Hammons Field

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6. The Air and Military Museum of the Ozarks

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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7. Dickerson Park Zoo

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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8. Springfield Conservation Nature Center

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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9. Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World

Category: Shopping & Stuff
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10. Mother's Brewing Company

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
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11. Hotel Vandivort

Category: Unique Accommodations
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12. Missouri Sports Hall of Fame

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
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13. Route 66 Springfield Visitor Center

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
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14. Rutledge-Wilson Farm Community Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
© Credit: Springfield-Greene County Park Board

15. Relics Antique Mall

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16. Lake Springfield Park, Boathouse, and Marina

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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17. Wilson's Creek National Battlefield

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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18. Wonders Of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
© Wonders Of Wildlife National Museum

19. Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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20. Pythian Castle

Romantic Castles
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21. Route 66 Car Museum

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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22. Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
© Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts

23. History Museum on the Square

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
© History Museum on the Square

24. Bass Pro Archery Hall of Fame

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
© Bass Pro Shops

25. Cafe Cusco

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

The third largest city in Missouri, Springfield is a beautiful place to visit, home to great museums, attractions, restaurants and shops. Visit the Johnny Morris’ Wonders of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium, check out the Springfield Art Museum, and tour the Fantastic Caverns. Best things to do in Springfield, Missouri with kids include the Discovery Center of Springfield, Dickerson Park Zoo, and the Rutledge-Wilson Farm Community Park.

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