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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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Discovery Center of Springfield
Springfield Art Museum
Fantastic Caverns
Botanical Center at Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park
Hammons Field
The Air and Military Museum of the Ozarks
Dickerson Park Zoo
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World
Mother's Brewing Company
Hotel Vandivort
Missouri Sports Hall of Fame
Route 66 Springfield Visitor Center
Rutledge-Wilson Farm Community Park
Relics Antique Mall
Lake Springfield Park, Boathouse, and Marina
Wilson's Creek National Battlefield
Wonders Of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium
Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden
Pythian Castle
Route 66 Car Museum
Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts
History Museum on the Square
Bass Pro Archery Hall of Fame
Cafe Cusco
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