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35 Best Places in Springfield, Missouri, to See on Your Next Visit

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35 Best Places in Springfield, Missouri, to See on Your Next Visit

Introduction - From parks and museums to a ride-thru cave, this list has all the spots you should see on your next...

 

Spend the day in Kansas City

Place To See 1 - Located two and a half hours from Springfield, Kansas City is another popular Missouri City to visit. Activities to enjoy...

 
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Tour Pythian Castle

Place To See 2 - Also known as the Pythian Home of Missouri, Pythian Castle is one of the most interesting attractions in Springfield, Missouri...

 
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Meet animals at Rutledge-Wilson Farm Community Park

Place To See 3 - Rutledge-Wilson Farm Community Park is a 200-acre farmyard and park that has barnyard animals, pretty gardens, and open green space...

 

Plan a trip to St. Louis

Place To See 4 - St. Louis is one of the more well-known cities in Missouri. Located three hours from Springfield, planning a day or...

 
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Take your kids to the Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and Aquarium

Place To See 5 - The Johnny Morris Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and Aquarium is the ideal place to take your family. It has...

 
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Hang out at Jordan Valley Park

Place To See 6 - If you're still looking for activities in Springfield, MO, that get you outside, going to Jordan Valley Park should be...

 
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See fossils at the Missouri Institute of Natural Science

Place To See 7 - The Missouri Institute of Natural Science is a science and natural history museum that's an interesting attraction for kids and...

 
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Sip local wine at 7C's Winery

Place To See 8 - If you like great wine, going to 7C's Winery is one of the best things to do near Springfield, MO...

 
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Venture into the Smallin Civil War Cave

Place To See 9 - Smallin Civil War Cave was discovered in 1818 and today is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Tours...

 
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Catch a show at the Historic Gillioz Theatre

Place To See 10 - Built in 1926, the Historic Gillioz Theatre is an iconic performance venue in the city. At the theater, you can...

 

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