Top 8 Hidden Gems Things to do in Springfield, Missouri (MO)

The 112-acre Springfield Botanical Gardens at Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park contains a number of garden attractions including the Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden and Dr. Roston Native Butterfly House; the historic Gray-Campbell Farmstead; picnic pavilions; access to the South Creek Greenway. The park is open sunrise to sunset. The Botanical Center/ welcome center is open Monday-Saturday 8 am - 8 pm and Sunday 11 am - 6pm April - October. The building closes at 5 pm November - March. The majority of the park is free.

Branson Missouri instructional fishing guide service. Table Rock Lake expert. Families welcome larger Ranger boat or 22' Blue Wave Bay boat. Capt. Rick LaPoint and Capt. Aaron LaPoint are U.S. Coast Guard licensed and fully insured, professional guides for the last 25 years. I guide on Table Rock, Bull Shoals Lakes Rick has over 40 years of bass tournament experience, with many wins. Aaron has followed in his dads footsteps and is making memories for his customers. We both specialize in instructional fishing techniques and deep water tactics for bass. We also love to take kids out fishing and will provide all that is needed for an enjoyable trip on the water.

Come and see Springfield Missouri's newest, most fun attraction. Clue Pursuit is a real life 4D escape room for groups of 3-12 people. Escaping this adventure takes teamwork to find clues and solve riddles in 60 minutes or less. A great time for everyone ages 9 to 90. Choose to visit "The warehouse of Jack Travis", "The office of John Monroe", "The CSI Room" or one of our other great rooms. We provide private bookings, dedicated game master, and immersive rooms!

Discover the timeless beauty of Fantastic Caverns, one of the earth's rarest treasures. There are only four of its' kind in the entire world, and only one in North America. Here, you'll discover one of the world's most beautiful natural wonders; giant columns stretching from floor to ceiling, delicate soda straws glistening with minerals, tiny cave pearls hidden in crystal-clear water. And best of all, you'll see it close-up from the comfort of a Jeep-drawn tram!

The Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden is the oldest attraction at the Springfield Botanical Gardens. The 7.5 acre, Mizumoto Japanese Stroll garden was created in 1985 and includes a large koi lake, moon bridge, meditation garden, tea house and traditional Japanese garden landscaping. The Stroll Garden is open seasonally, April -October. Hours of operation are Wed.-Sun. from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Closed Mon. and Tues. There is a small admission fee. Private tours and rentals available.

Lindberg's Tavern is Springfield's oldest tavern. Today we embrace the rich history of this building, and carry on the tradition of excellence in food, beverage, and music. From a wide array of local breweries on tap, fresh imaginative pub cuisine, to handcrafted cocktails, we want your visit to be unforgettable. We look forward to serving you, and making our own new History.

Missouri's largest Antique Mall. A large "Fun Flea Market Section" as well as a "Mostly antiques and collectibles" section. Literally something for everyone. HUGE showcase gallery. Imported European furniture and accent pieces and tons of American furniture and antiques and collectibles. Also on premises is Relics Cafe and Relics Event Center.