Joshua's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Nathaniel Green has beautiful botanical gardens and a large pond. This park features local natural plant life. It has a trail peppered with playground items for kids. It also has large open areas for picnics and plenty of trees to hang your hammocks. On windy days you’ll see people flying kites.
2400 S Scenic Ave
2400 South Scenic AvenueNathaniel Green has beautiful botanical gardens and a large pond. This park features local natural plant life. It has a trail peppered with playground items for kids. It also has large open areas for picnics and plenty of trees to hang your hammocks. On windy days you’ll see people flying kites.
Springfield is in the process of restoring this area. On Saturdays hosts a farmer’s market from 10am-2pm. Has a couple local restaurants and shops. If you go, stay between Washington and Lyon.
C Street
C StreetSpringfield is in the process of restoring this area. On Saturdays hosts a farmer’s market from 10am-2pm. Has a couple local restaurants and shops. If you go, stay between Washington and Lyon.
Springfield’s historic downtown square. Has art and a small park in the center. Surrounded by restaurants, bars, and coffee shops. A favorite of college kids. It does have a lot of pedestrians, though.
Park Central Square
Park Central SquareSpringfield’s historic downtown square. Has art and a small park in the center. Surrounded by restaurants, bars, and coffee shops. A favorite of college kids. It does have a lot of pedestrians, though.
East of Downtown Springfield you will find this street decorated with restored Victorian style homes. Every once in a while it will host art festivals.
Walnut Street
East of Downtown Springfield you will find this street decorated with restored Victorian style homes. Every once in a while it will host art festivals.
Missouri Institute of Natural Science
2327 W Farm Rd 190A not too far away museum.
This place is great for kids. Has multiple rooms with science-centered activities.
27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Centro de Descubrimiento de Springfield
438 E St Louis StThis place is great for kids. Has multiple rooms with science-centered activities.
This store sums up the Ozarks quite well. We’re full of hunters, boaters, fishers, campers, hikers, and nature lovers. It has a restaurant and a wildlife aquarium.
141 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World
1 S Campbell AveThis store sums up the Ozarks quite well. We’re full of hunters, boaters, fishers, campers, hikers, and nature lovers. It has a restaurant and a wildlife aquarium.
Recreational
Horton Smith Golf Course
2409 S Scenic AveNearby golf course that is also across the street from a family park.
1127 Battlefield Rd
1127 East Battlefield RoadAndy B’s is a bowling ally and arcade. Perfect for groups with or without kids.
Food scene
Local favorite as well as a tourist’s delight. “Home of the throwed rolls.” Caters Midwest/Southern style food.
49 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lambert's Café
1800 W State Hwy JLocal favorite as well as a tourist’s delight. “Home of the throwed rolls.” Caters Midwest/Southern style food.
Groceries
3150 W Republic Rd
3150 West Republic RoadThis Walmart Neighborhood Market is the nearest grocery store.