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What to do and see in Springfield, Missouri (MO): The Best Budget-friendly Things to do
Springfield is the third-largest city in the state of Missouri and the county seat of Greene County. As of the 2010 census, its population was 159,498. As of 2016, the Census Bureau estimated its population at 167,319. It is one of the two principal cities of the Springfield-Branson Metropolitan Area, which has a population of 541,991 and includes the counties of Christian, Dallas, Greene, Polk, Webster, Stone and Taney.
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1. Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 419 reviews
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.
Reviewed By jodif773 - Springfield, United States
This is one of the best parks in Springfield!! Beautiful flowers in the spring, great fall colors, and lots of fun areas for kids to play. We also love to ride our bikes along the paved paths.
2. Springfield Cardinals
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 493 reviews
Reviewed By ozarksguy573 - Pawleys Island, United States
The Springfield Cardinals AA Minor League team playing at Hammond's Field is a fantastic place to have fun while watching a baseball game. Lots of entertainment between innings to keep children interested and having fun. Food vendors have a variety of offerings to please most anyone. The parking is convenient and access is good. We participated in a special ticket promotion last season and was able to get all Friday night games that had fireworks displays after the game. Wow, this was entertaining for the grandkids! If you are a baseball fan, you get to see a quality product, often consisting of some major leaguers who are rehabilitating and others who will get called up to the St. Louis or Memphis teams before the season is over. Being a fan, it is great to see the future major leaguers.
3. NRA National Sporting Arms Museum
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5.0 based on 168 reviews
Reviewed By Monica58860 - Dousman, United States
Did not expect this attraction at Bass Pro but sure am glad we did find it. So worth a trip up the stairs and into the exhibit. So much cool stuff to see. Highly recommend
4. The Library Center
5. Discovery Center of Springfield
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4.5 based on 198 reviews
Reviewed By laylas310 - Springfield, United States
its amazing it has so many cool things for kids to do and even the adults it is teaching kids science in a fun way
6. The Air and Military Museum of the Ozarks
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4.5 based on 70 reviews
History from all branches of the service and many other items can be viewed. We are all volunteers and will help young people learn and get hands on with some of the equipment. Come and see what we have, it will surprise you.
Reviewed By MAP333QB - Alma, United States
An amazing amount of items on display and operated by some very knowledgable retired military guys. Highly recommend.
7. Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 209 reviews
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.
Reviewed By MidwestKathM - Detroit, United States
On our drive across Missouri, this place hit the spot as we were looking for a place to stretch our legs and relax a bit. Perfect for these COVID times!! The Garden is beautiful and serene with places to relax and contemplate amidst the serene natural surroundings. Japanese maples and other plants and flowers, ponds, waterfall, sand garden, moon bridge, even mud turtles. The trail is not terribly long, but you can go round and round as desired. Reasonable admission fee. Free parking.
8. Springfield Art Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 96 reviews
Reviewed By SN1752 - Birmingham, United States
Wonderful cross-section of art from many eras and multiple genres with a good representation of local artists. You'll likely have the place to yourself so take your time and soak it in.
9. Springfield Conservation Nature Center
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4.5 based on 313 reviews
Reviewed By G5968MBmichaels - Springfield, United States
Winter with clear view of deer, turkey and bald eagles or spring and fall with ideal temperatures for long walks in peaceful settings; trees , lakes and paths the experience is always rewarding and reminds one to return often. Summer there is abundant shade to make steamy days tolerable under cover by the tall trees. The trails are generally easy while a few hills can be found on the long trail for slight challenge. All routes are always well maintained. The staff is very helpful and willing to answer questions.
10. Mother's Brewing Company
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 99 reviews
Reviewed By Great_Beer_Now - Houston, United States
Springfield, Missouri isn’t necessarily a place that quickly comes to mind when you think of a craft beer city. But any craft beer fan in the Midwest or nearby knows there is one craft brewery that calls Springfield home that is widely known in craft beer circles. That brewery is Mother’s Brewing. I have been drinking and enjoying Mother’s Brewing beer for quite a few years but had never visited the brewery until recently. I was on vacation in Branson and knowing that Springfield was a short drive away, I decided that this was my chance. I headed north and made my way to Grant street, ready to try beer and see what Mothers Brewing was like in person. Mother’s Brewing has a large outdoor space and from what I learned, they host several outdoor events in this area each year. Even when there is no event taking place, it is still common to find food trucks onsite and happy drinkers converging outside while they sip their beers. I also learned that anyone can visit the brewery, you only need to be 21 and up to drink. This means that, yes, you can bring the family along while you do a tasting. Moving to the inside of the brewery, guests will discover that Mother’s Brewing has brewery tours every Saturday and a nice tasting room space where you can order a large serving of your favorite beer or a sampler flight. Look above the bar and you will see small plaques indicating which beers are available at that time. If certain beers have sold out, they will remove the plaque. The small plaques indicate the beer name, style, alcohol level, and price. I like that the price is clearly shown, since this is something often lacking at other breweries. Mother’s Brewing serves its core lineup of beers like Mothers Little Helper, Three Blind Mice, and others and you are almost certain to find them on tap. I recommend asking for one or more of the harder to find beers when you visit. There are some real gems to be discovered here and you can often get them only at the brewery, so take advantage if you get the chance. Oh, and as far as the bar goes, I do need to make mention of the steel construction with the large, imposing Mother’s Brewing logo. It is very cool, indeed! Mother’s Brewing has been serving up fine craft beer for a long time and I’m happy that I took the time to pay a visit to this Springfield brewery. The large outdoor space is more than you would find at most breweries and I surmise that it’s a happening place when they hold an event. But even if there is no event taking place, a visit to the taproom is a must for craft beer fans. One taste of these beers and you will understand why Mother’s Brewing is one of Missouri’s best- known and most beloved purveyors of the craft.
