Springfield Travel Guide
Springfield Attractions
Springfield Activities
Fantasic Caverns - 4872 N. Farm Rd. 125. This is a great place to take the children. There are 50 minute guided tours on offer, that take you along an ancient underground riverbed filled with amazing rock formations. This ride through cave is a must for the whole family.
Dickerson's Park Zoo - 3043 N. Fort Ave. This zoo is a reat place to take the children on a day trip, with more than 500 animals representing 160 different species. The zoo is famous for its successful breeding programs of the Asian elephant, cheetah and maned wolf. The zoo has alot to offer the whole family, with shops and restaurants added on to the wild life on exhibition.
Springfield Restaurants and Bars
Springfield Restaurants
Golden Corral - 2020 E. Primrose St. This is one of the best restaurants in Springfield and is very popular with locals at dinner time. They serve a wide range of excellent American style dishes, including the best steaks this side of the Atlantic. The food is excellent and the prices affordable, they always have daily specials and promotions that are worth trying.
Rib Crib - 425 W. Sunshine St. This barbecue restaurant is the place to go if you're looking to have some of the best ribs you've ever tasted, as the name suggests they specialise in ribs. This is one of the most popular restaurants in the city, with locals and tourists alike. The food is excellent and the prices are reasonable.
The Salad Co. - 1338 E. Battlefield. This cafe is the place to go if you're looking for something a little lighter and healthier. They serve a wide range of salads and vegetarian dishes, all made with the freshest ingerdients available. The food is outstanding and the prices very reasonable, that's why it's popular with locals and tourists alike.
Springfield Bars & Clubs
MudLounge - 321 E. Walnut St. This coffee bar and cocktail lounge has been a favourite with the trendy and arty locals for many years. They specialize in coffee; martinis; wine; more than 70 specialty beers; appetizers; and desserts. This is a great place to kick back, relax and have some great conversation mixing with some of the locals.
Springfield Brewing Company - 305 S. Market Ave. This bar is not to be missed when in Springfield, and it is very popular with tourists to the city. They serve the award winning craft beer which is prepared in-house, along wiht a wide variety of beers; wines; and other drinks. There is live music being performed every night. This is a great place to go and have some fun, a few drinks and meet some people.
Centerfold - 2800 W Sunshine St. This is one of the best night clubs in Springfield and is popular with a younger crowd of locals. DJs play a wide range of all the most popular dance and pop its. There is a wide selection of drinks at the bar and the prices are reasonable. This is the place to go if you're looking to dance till the early hours of the morning.
Springfield children's activities
Fantasic Caverns - 4872 N. Farm Rd. 125. This is a great place to take the children. There are 50 minute guided tours on offer, that take you along an ancient underground riverbed filled with amazing rock formations. This ride through cave is a must for the whole family.
Dickerson's Park Zoo - 3043 N. Fort Ave. This zoo is a reat place to take the children on a day trip, with more than 500 animals representing 160 different species. The zoo is famous for its successful breeding programs of the Asian elephant, cheetah and maned wolf. The zoo has alot to offer the whole family, with shops and restaurants added on to the wild life on exhibition.
Featured Hotels in Springfield
- University Plaza Hotel & Convention Center 333 S John Q Hammons Parkway Springfield 271 Rooms
- Hampton Inn East Hotel 222 North Ingram Mill Road Springfield 99 Rooms
- Howard Johnson Express Inn Hotel 2535 South Campbell Springfield 61 Rooms
- Ramada Oasis Hotel 2550 North Glenstone Avenue Springfield 178 Rooms
- Baymont Inn & Suites Hotel 3776 South Glenstone Avenue Springfield 107 Rooms
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