Springfield Recommended Places!
Food Scene
If you love tacos you need to go check them out on Taco Tuesdays for special price deals. This is our favorite place to eat authentic Mexican food. My favorite dish is the Enchilada Mexicana's and my wife leans towards the fish tacos or chicken fajitas.
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Jose Locos
935 N Glenstone AveIf you love tacos you need to go check them out on Taco Tuesdays for special price deals. This is our favorite place to eat authentic Mexican food. My favorite dish is the Enchilada Mexicana's and my wife leans towards the fish tacos or chicken fajitas.
This is one thing that I don't ever want to give up! One of the best two dishes to get: Ozark Turtle or Snow Monster Concrete.
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Andy's Frozen Custard
2726 S Campbell AveThis is one thing that I don't ever want to give up! One of the best two dishes to get: Ozark Turtle or Snow Monster Concrete.
This is one of the most unique coffee shops you will ever see. It is decorated with lots of music icons of classic rock legends. They also have many nights of music being performed.
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Classic Rock Coffee Co.
1900 W Sunset StThis is one of the most unique coffee shops you will ever see. It is decorated with lots of music icons of classic rock legends. They also have many nights of music being performed.
Very peaceful and quaint place for some very tasty Indian food.
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Zayka indian cuisine
313 S Jefferson AveVery peaceful and quaint place for some very tasty Indian food.
This is in downtown Springfield and is a good place to hang-out for pour-over coffee and snacks. Tell the guys Rick & Pam from Emmaus Church sent you.
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Kingdom Coffee
211 S Market AveThis is in downtown Springfield and is a good place to hang-out for pour-over coffee and snacks. Tell the guys Rick & Pam from Emmaus Church sent you.
Great variety of barbeque treats! They have been serving award-winning meals for quite some time now - apparent by all the trophies lined up in the windows. They have lots of dine-in space and are quick on their service. Just across the street from Bass Pro & Wonders of Wildlife Musuem.
Whole Hog Café
224 W Sunshine StGreat variety of barbeque treats! They have been serving award-winning meals for quite some time now - apparent by all the trophies lined up in the windows. They have lots of dine-in space and are quick on their service. Just across the street from Bass Pro & Wonders of Wildlife Musuem.
This is a homegrown burger joint! Try the sweet potato fries!
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Black Sheep Burgers and Shakes
209 E Walnut StThis is a homegrown burger joint! Try the sweet potato fries!
This is on the south side of town. They offer lots of fresh ingredients of their pizzas! My favorite meat to get is the greek sausage. They also offer all their pizzas on gluten-free crusts if needed.
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Arris Pizza
1332 E Republic RdThis is on the south side of town. They offer lots of fresh ingredients of their pizzas! My favorite meat to get is the greek sausage. They also offer all their pizzas on gluten-free crusts if needed.
This restaurant sits atop Bass Pro Shops! It overlooks all the adventure seekers items this store has to offer.
Eatery dedicated to Ernest Hemingway featuring seafood dishes, buffets, banquets & a big aquarium.
This will be a memorable experience for you!
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Hemingway's
1 S Campbell AveThis restaurant sits atop Bass Pro Shops! It overlooks all the adventure seekers items this store has to offer.
Eatery dedicated to Ernest Hemingway featuring seafood dishes, buffets, banquets & a big aquarium.
This will be a memorable experience for you!
This is walking distance from you! It is at the corner of Cherokee & S. Campbell.
Branch of a local chain turning out slow-smoked meats & homestyle sides in a rustic-modern space.
Known best for their burnt ends!
Buckingham Smokehouse Bar BQ
2002 S Campbell AveThis is walking distance from you! It is at the corner of Cherokee & S. Campbell.
Branch of a local chain turning out slow-smoked meats & homestyle sides in a rustic-modern space.
Known best for their burnt ends!
This is our personal favorite BBQ in town that is close to our home. My wife always likes the Nachos. I like the sliced beef brisket.
Smokin' Bob's BBQ
3309 East Sunshine StreetThis is our personal favorite BBQ in town that is close to our home. My wife always likes the Nachos. I like the sliced beef brisket.
Entertainment & Activities
This has been open only a few weeks now (as of Oct 2017). It is acclaimed to be one of the best new aquariums in the nation. I have spoken to many people who have gone and they have obtained season passes because they enjoyed it so much.
This is just two blocks walking distance away!
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Museo y Acuario Nacional de Maravillas de la Vida Salvaje
500 W Sunshine StThis has been open only a few weeks now (as of Oct 2017). It is acclaimed to be one of the best new aquariums in the nation. I have spoken to many people who have gone and they have obtained season passes because they enjoyed it so much.
This is just two blocks walking distance away!
This is our newest theatre in town! They offer upscale seating and a full menu of items to order while you watch the big screen. You can even get cocktails if desired.
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Alamo Drafthouse Springfield
4005 South AveThis is our newest theatre in town! They offer upscale seating and a full menu of items to order while you watch the big screen. You can even get cocktails if desired.
We love going to the lake for playing in the water and being with family/friends. I grew up in Kimberling City and my Dad still lives there. It is about 45 minutes away.
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Table Rock Lake
We love going to the lake for playing in the water and being with family/friends. I grew up in Kimberling City and my Dad still lives there. It is about 45 minutes away.
This is a great time for the family to take in rides and also see Marvel Cave.
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Silver Dollar City
399 Silver Dollar City PkwyThis is a great time for the family to take in rides and also see Marvel Cave.
I don't know what category this best fits in, but I have to get the special attention of a massage regularly. I have never left here disappointed with their professional service. Matter of fact I think I will book an appointment right now!
Massage Envy - East Springfield
1425 E Battlefield RdI don't know what category this best fits in, but I have to get the special attention of a massage regularly. I have never left here disappointed with their professional service. Matter of fact I think I will book an appointment right now!
If you are a sports enthusiast then this should be a good fit for you to take in - it has easy access.
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Missouri Sports Hall of Fame
3861 E Stan Musial DrIf you are a sports enthusiast then this should be a good fit for you to take in - it has easy access.
Dickerson Park Zoo is a zoological park located in Springfield, Missouri that has more than 500 animals that represent 160 different species. It is an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums since 1986.
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Dickerson Park Zoo
1401 W Norton RdDickerson Park Zoo is a zoological park located in Springfield, Missouri that has more than 500 animals that represent 160 different species. It is an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums since 1986.
This is a water fun park - owned by Silver Dollar City. Great place for the kids to enjoy themselves all day long.
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White Water
3505 West Highway 76This is a water fun park - owned by Silver Dollar City. Great place for the kids to enjoy themselves all day long.
If you have not done this before you need to give it a try!
Visitors of all ages soar through the trees. World-class eco-adventure on guided zip line canopy tours across zip lines, platforms and sky bridges. Also features a thrilling zip with an amazing one-of-a-kind freefall dismount. Course and guides are 3rd-party safety certified.
Opens at 8:30 am - March through December
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Adventure Ziplines of Branson
501 N Wildwood DrIf you have not done this before you need to give it a try!
Visitors of all ages soar through the trees. World-class eco-adventure on guided zip line canopy tours across zip lines, platforms and sky bridges. Also features a thrilling zip with an amazing one-of-a-kind freefall dismount. Course and guides are 3rd-party safety certified.
Opens at 8:30 am - March through December
This is the home of the Missouri State Bears for basketball and many other sporting activities. Many large concert venues utilize this space also because it accommodates about 10,000 people.
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JQH Arena
685 S John Q Hammons PkwyThis is the home of the Missouri State Bears for basketball and many other sporting activities. Many large concert venues utilize this space also because it accommodates about 10,000 people.
This is the home of the AA Springfield Cardinals - affiliated to the St. Louis Cardinals.
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Hammons Field
955 E Trafficway StThis is the home of the AA Springfield Cardinals - affiliated to the St. Louis Cardinals.
Essentials
This store handles natural foods, vitamins, and supplements. I like to follow a gluten-free diet, so they have everything I need.
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MaMa Jean's Natural Market
3530 E Sunshine StThis store handles natural foods, vitamins, and supplements. I like to follow a gluten-free diet, so they have everything I need.
This is where we get most of our groceries!
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Walmart Neighborhood Market
444 W Grand StThis is where we get most of our groceries!
Walgreens Cherokee and national springfield mo
A quick place to pick up the things you left behind.
This is the closest hospital to us! Our most recently born granddaughter was born here and it is only 1 mile away.
This is one of Springfield largest employers!
If you are a health professional or family members of patients needing lodging for an extended amount of time we would be blessed to serve your lodging needs.
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Mercy Hospital Springfield
1235 E Cherokee StThis is the closest hospital to us! Our most recently born granddaughter was born here and it is only 1 mile away.
This is one of Springfield largest employers!
If you are a health professional or family members of patients needing lodging for an extended amount of time we would be blessed to serve your lodging needs.
This is another major health care provider for the Springfield area. This is also where my wife is employed as an RN. They have an emergency room and also offer an Urgent Care Clinic in the Turner Center.
If you are a health professional or family members of patients needing lodging for an extended amount of time we would be blessed to serve your lodging needs.
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Cox Medical Center South Emergency Department and Trauma Center
3801 S National AveThis is another major health care provider for the Springfield area. This is also where my wife is employed as an RN. They have an emergency room and also offer an Urgent Care Clinic in the Turner Center.
If you are a health professional or family members of patients needing lodging for an extended amount of time we would be blessed to serve your lodging needs.
This is huge fitness center just two blocks walking distance from Grace House. They have very reasonable rates - give them a look for meeting your fitness needs.
Planet Fitness
2851 W Republic RdThis is huge fitness center just two blocks walking distance from Grace House. They have very reasonable rates - give them a look for meeting your fitness needs.
Getting Around
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
3750 South Campbell AvenueThis is probably the easiest and closest place to rent a car.
If you need public bus transportation this is the place to get you taken care of.
New Springfield Central (CU Transit) Bus Station
211 N Main AveIf you need public bus transportation this is the place to get you taken care of.
Avis Car Rental
1210 W Sunshine StJust a few miles west of Grace House.
Shopping
This is our biggest indoor mall. My favorite store in the mall is the "Simply Mac" store specializing in Apple products. Our main anchor stores are JC Penney, Dillards, and Sears.
My wife most enjoys getting her clothes at "The Loft".
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Battlefield Mall
2825 S Glenstone AveThis is our biggest indoor mall. My favorite store in the mall is the "Simply Mac" store specializing in Apple products. Our main anchor stores are JC Penney, Dillards, and Sears.
My wife most enjoys getting her clothes at "The Loft".
Vintage Peddler
1432 East Trafficway StreetThis is a great place to find vintage items! Many items we buy for our houses here.
One of the best outdoor outlets malls in SW Missouri. It takes about 45 minutes to get there down Hwy 65 south.
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Tanger Outlets Branson
300 Tanger BlvdOne of the best outdoor outlets malls in SW Missouri. It takes about 45 minutes to get there down Hwy 65 south.
This is a FUN place to get ideas for decorating and also to pick up unique items for your own home or Airbnb unit. The people are always friendly to assist you. You never know what kind of treasure you will find! Give them a visit and tell them Grace House sent you!
Freakin' Antiquin' Vintage Market
2259 E Bennett StThis is a FUN place to get ideas for decorating and also to pick up unique items for your own home or Airbnb unit. The people are always friendly to assist you. You never know what kind of treasure you will find! Give them a visit and tell them Grace House sent you!
This is fantastic place to get locally grown (organic & natural) products from the Ozarks area. They also have many other retail food shops of interest. Their main day of activities is Saturdays.
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Farmer's Market of the Ozarks
2144 E Republic RdThis is fantastic place to get locally grown (organic & natural) products from the Ozarks area. They also have many other retail food shops of interest. Their main day of activities is Saturdays.
This is a unique store for household decorating your home. It is kind of like the items from "Fixer Upper" with Chip & Joanna Gaines. They take consignments of higher end used items. They also always are friendly and offer you a hot or cold beverage upon entering the store.
The Avant Garde'n
140 N 20th StThis is a unique store for household decorating your home. It is kind of like the items from "Fixer Upper" with Chip & Joanna Gaines. They take consignments of higher end used items. They also always are friendly and offer you a hot or cold beverage upon entering the store.
Parks & Nature
This is an ideal place for a peaceful walk or to take the family for a picnic. It also has a lot of play equipment. You can also book events for large groups at their various pavilions.
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Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park
2400 S Scenic AveThis is an ideal place for a peaceful walk or to take the family for a picnic. It also has a lot of play equipment. You can also book events for large groups at their various pavilions.
They have miles of scenic trails with lots of wildlife.
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Nature Center Trail
Nature Center TrailThey have miles of scenic trails with lots of wildlife.
Wilson's Creek was the first major Civil War battle fought west of the Mississippi River, and the site of the death of Nathaniel Lyon, the first Union general killed in action. The costly Southern victory on August 10, 1861, focused national attention on the war in Missouri. Wilson’s Creek NB commemorates and interprets the battle within the context of the war in the Trans-Mississippi West.
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Wilson's Creek National Battlefield
5242 South State Highway ZzWilson's Creek was the first major Civil War battle fought west of the Mississippi River, and the site of the death of Nathaniel Lyon, the first Union general killed in action. The costly Southern victory on August 10, 1861, focused national attention on the war in Missouri. Wilson’s Creek NB commemorates and interprets the battle within the context of the war in the Trans-Mississippi West.
Great trip for family and friends. It is a spring fed river that winds you through many miles of the pristine land of the Ozarks.
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North Fork River
Great trip for family and friends. It is a spring fed river that winds you through many miles of the pristine land of the Ozarks.
We love going here with family members to de-stress from the rigors of life.
This area is mainly forest with woodlands, glades and old fields. Facilities/features: picnic areas, unstaffed firearms range, intermittent stream and a permanent stream. A well-marked trail system provides 18 miles of trails for use by hikers, bicyclists, and horseback riders. Camping is permitted ONLY with a permit available through the Springfield Regional office. The shooting range is closed on Mondays for maintenance.
Enjoy the solitude of what the Ozarks has to offer!
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Busiek State Forest and Wildlife Area
We love going here with family members to de-stress from the rigors of life.
This area is mainly forest with woodlands, glades and old fields. Facilities/features: picnic areas, unstaffed firearms range, intermittent stream and a permanent stream. A well-marked trail system provides 18 miles of trails for use by hikers, bicyclists, and horseback riders. Camping is permitted ONLY with a permit available through the Springfield Regional office. The shooting range is closed on Mondays for maintenance.
Enjoy the solitude of what the Ozarks has to offer!
Sightseeing
Route 66 Springfield Visitor Center
815 E St Louis StThe place to obtain information about everything Route 66!
Fantastic Caverns is a show cave located in Springfield, Missouri. Fantastic Caverns is the only cave in North America to offer a completely ride-through tour, which lasts 55 minutes and is held in a Jeep-drawn tram.
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Fantastic Caverns
4872 N Farm Rd 125Fantastic Caverns is a show cave located in Springfield, Missouri. Fantastic Caverns is the only cave in North America to offer a completely ride-through tour, which lasts 55 minutes and is held in a Jeep-drawn tram.