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Wilson's Creek National Battlefield: relive the Civil War's second battle

Wilson's Creek National Battlefield commemorates the second battle of the Civil War, fought on Aug. 10, 1861. Visitors will find the area little changed in the 140 years since then.

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Wilson's Creek National Battlefield: relive the Civil War's second battle
  • Abraham Lincoln's Home
  • Carver National Monument celebrates a great inventor
  • Dickerson Park Zoo: where nature nurtures you
  • Jefferson Avenue Footbridge: bright light of Springfield

Abraham Lincoln's Home

At Home With President Abraham Lincoln: A History Lesson in Springfield.

Carver National Monument celeb

George Washington Carver National Monument celebrates the birth and life of one of America’s most ta...

Dickerson Park Zoo: where natu

Want to feed a cracker to a giraffe? Get face to face with a goat? Let nature nurture you for a few ...

Jefferson Avenue Footbridge: b

The nation's longest footbridge is located in Springfield, Mo. The 562-foot Jefferson Avenue Footbri...

  • Highway 61 Roadhouse: Following the Blues Highway to food, fun
  • Blueberry Hill: This rock n roll eaterys quite a thrill
  • Casa Gallardo: Your tongue will shout olé!
  • Feasting Fox: fine German cuisine in historic ambiance

Highway 61 Roadhouse: Followin

Looking for great music? Hungry for an eclectic menu of fine eats? Highway 61 Roadhouse and Kitchen ...

Blueberry Hill: This rock ’n r

Beginning its fifth decade, Blueberry Hill, the landmark restaurant in St. Louis’ famed Loop provide...

Casa Gallardo: Your tongue wil

Forget run-of-the-mill tacos and boring burritos. At Casa Gallardo Mexican Restaurant, you can dive ...

Feasting Fox: fine German cuis

The Feasting Fox Restaurant & Pub played a key part in St. Louis' history and that of Anheuser Busch...

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New Rock from the "Look out for Mr.Moon " CD here is gutsy down to earth rock and roll.Homeland security?What about the people?

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Make reservations for Anthony Bourdains show at the Fox Theatre

Make reservations for Anthony Bourdains show at the Fox Theatre

Chef and writer Anthony Bourdain, author of Kitchen Confidential, brings comes to the Fox Theatre in downtown St. Louis in No Reservations: An Evening with Anthony Bourdain on Oct. 1..

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Springfield Movies

The Other Guys

Two deskbound detectives (Will Ferrell, Mark Wahlberg) get more than they bargain for when they take on a seemingly minor case that may turn out to be New York's biggest crime.

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Springfield Facts and Places:

Newspapers are The Standard, Springfield News Leader
Springfield Sports teams are The Pride, Cardinals, Eagles
Local Schools are Missouri State University, Ozarks Technical Community College

About Springfield, Missouri

Springfield, Missouri has many attractions including the Discovery Center, the Gray/Campbell Farmstead, the Walnut Street National Register Historic District, Crystal Cave, Springfield Little Theatre, Springfield National Cemetery and Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield.

 

Among Springfield’s museums and galleries are the Air & Military Museum of the Ozarks, the American Fish and Wildlife Museum, the Frisco Railroad Museum, General Sweeny’s Museum, the Grizzly Industrial Showroom and the History Museum for Springfield County. Others are the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame and Springfield Art Museum.

 

Springfield, Missouri has beautiful national parks, gardens and zoos. Among these are Dickerson Park Zoo, Exotic Animal Paradise, Japanese Stroll Garden and the Springfield Conservation Nature Center.

 

More excitement happens at BalloonSport USA, Fantastic Caverns, Juanita K. Kammons Hall for the Performing Arts, the Historic Landers Theatre, Stained Glass Theatre and Coger Theatre. Tourists also enjoy the sounds of the Springfield Symphony.

 

The news is delivered in the Community Free Press, Springfield Business Journal and the Springfield News Leader.

 

Tourists also enjoy the sports of Southwest Missouri State University, Evangel University, Central Bible College, Drury University, the Chesterfield Family Center, Cooper Park Sports Complex, Cooper Family Soccerplex, Ewing Softball Complex, Gillenwater Tennis Complex, Killian Softball Complex, Meador Park and O’Reilly Tefft Complex.

 

Archery opportunities are provided by Archery Quest, Archery USA, Archery World and Arrows & Antlers. Hockey lovers view energizing tactics at Springfield Spirit and the Springfield Youth Hockey Association.

 

Springfield’s bowling ventures are Battlefield Lanes, Bowler’s Connxtion, Century Lanes, Coach Light Lanes, Enterprise Lanes, Holiday Lanes, Lighthouse Lanes, Missouri State Women’s Lanes and Sunshine Lanes. Golfers frequent Springfield’s Bill & Payne Stewart Golf Course, Deer Lake Golf Course, Millwood Golf & Racquet Club and Oscar Blom Par 3 Golf Course.

 

Springfield, Missouri has an abundance of fine dining establishments including Chardonnay, Park Place, Rembrandt’s, Village Inn Family Restaurant, Springfield Brewing Company, Café Roswitha and Hemingway’s Blue Water Café.  Other options are Marketplace Café, Mille’s Turn of the Century Café, Ziggies Café, Chinese Chef, Juice ‘n Java, Nearly Famous Deli & Pasta House Catering and Tom Arthur’s.

 

Tourist delight in the tastes of Scramblers Breakfast Diner, Clary’s American Grill, Bambino’s Italian Café and Gilardi’s Italian Ristorante. Those wanting Mexican food find Amigo’s Mexican Restaurant, Carlos O’Kelly’s Mexican Café, Coyote’s Adobe Café & Bar, El Chico Restaurant or Rio Bravo Cantina.

 

Seafood is a specialty of Cartoons Oyster Bar & Grill. Sushi is exquisite at Haruno’s Japanes Sushi Bar & Grill. Another fine Springfield eating establishment is Victorian Garden Tea Room. Springfield, Missouri has plenty of comfortable lodging such as Barn Again B&B, Dickey House B&B, Eden B&B, The Mansion at Elfindale, Virginia Rose and Walnut Street Inn.

 

Among the area’s hotels are Best Western, Drury Inn & Suites, Hawthorn Suites, Holiday Inn, Lamplighter Inn, Pear Tree Inn, Residence In and the Sheraton Hawthorn Park Hotel.

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