The pulse of the Ozarks
Springfield is for enjoying out-of-the-ordinary experiences while still feeling right at home. Missouri’s third-largest city is a family-friendly hotspot with an atmosphere that radiates classic Americana heritage — Route 66 passes through Springfield after all.
Visit historic theaters like Landers Theatre and Gillioz Theatre, make a reservation to chow down on some midwestern cooking, then head out into the lakes and forests of the Ozark Mountains for some outdoor adventures.
Springfield favorites
Springfield, Missouri is ripe with easy family activities that’ll keep your little ones entertained all vacation long.
Fantastic Caverns
This vast underground cave is just 20 minutes from downtown Springfield, and is one of the town’s best activities for families. Enjoy an hour-long guided ride in a Jeep-drawn tram — this is North America’s only cave system large enough to ride through this way.
Dickerson Park Zoo
Over 500 animals call Springfield’s zoo home. Explore the “Tropical Asia” area for exotic species from afar, then stroll through “Missouri Habitats” to discover details on the local fauna like wolves, black bears, and river otters.
Discovery Center of Springfield
Another day trip location for the family, this science and learning museum of sorts encourages visitors to challenge themselves and with hands-on exhibits that cover everything from technology to art to history. Ride the HighWire bike and maybe take home a sample of your own DNA!
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Hit the road
Springfield sits in the heart of the Ozark Mountains, one of the most gorgeous natural areas in the U.S. Fuel up the tank and venture out to any number of nearby locations for entertainment or outdoor discovery. Whatever your travel requirements, you can explore Southern Missouri and beyond on your own time when you book a car on Turo for your stay.
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Branson, Missouri is sort of a cozy midwestern take on Las Vegas full of family-friendly activities. Catch any number of shows, visit the National Tiger Sanctuary, then spend a day on the rides at Silver Dollar City — be sure to try the zipline!
Lake of the Ozarks
The jewel of the Ozarks has more shoreline than the entire coast of California, and offers the ultimate vacation package. After fishing, boating, and swimming, stroll Lake of the Ozarks State Park, then shop some local galleries or catch a round of golf.
Ha Ha Tonka State Park
Drive down to the southern end of Lake of the Ozarks to visit the historic castle ruins and stroll the forested trails of this park. Then go explore the otherworldly rock formations and subterranean Mystery Lake at Bridal Cave just up the road.
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Best Springfield driving roads
Highway 125
A favorite among locals, Highway 125 from Sparta to the fishing hot spot Bull Shoals Lake on the border of Arkansas offers beautiful twists and turns of rural highway through forested hills.
Historic Route 66 Byway
This scenic 300-mile stretch of Old Route 66 from St. Louis to Joplin will give you a taste of the America that used to be. Stop off at antique shops, have lunch at old-school diners, and be sure to visit Cuba's Totem Pole Trading Post and The Elbow Inn in Devils Elbow.
Blue Buck Knob National Forest Scenic Byway
Head an hour east to Cabool, then hop on Highway 181 and drive south through the gorgeous woods of Mark Twain National Forest in Ozark Hill Country. Use the “Green vehicles” filter to find a car with good gas mileage and save on fuel.
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