How to Relax & Unwind in Springfield, MOSpringfield, MO totally surprised me! From the super fun, trendy bars to the zen, quiet green spaces of downtown, and of course, the delicious food, a weekend trip here was amazing. Get a taste for the Midwest at this gem of a city with a weekend trip (or longer). Authorszizotravel
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Thursday

Moxy Springfield Downtown
Such a perfect location in the heart of downtown Springfield! In love with every detail.
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Kai after Dark
The sushi here is a perfect kick off to a trip in Springfield!
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Vantage Rooftop Lounge and Conservatory
Sprindfield is full of young energy and good vibes, so we decided to dance, drink, and just have fun! New favorite rooftop bar UNLOCKED. The sky and the views here 🤩 Try the Bee's Knees
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History Tour of Pythian Castle in Springfield Missouri
Built by the Knights of Pythias back in 1913, get a taste of this longstanding piece of Springfield history on a guided tour.
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Friday

The European
Breakfast bowl and iced latte here to kick off the day!
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Busiek State Forest and Wildlife Area
Next up, I hiked through the Busiek Forest area for a few hours, taking in the fresh greens and spring blooms! It was SO lush here.
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Yellow Trail
Try and spot the adorable locks along the Yellow Trail bridge! There were peaceful bird chirping and flowers everywhere along this trail. This trail is 4.3 miles long, with 518 feet of elevation gain.
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Bear Creek Wine Company and Brewery
Cheers to doing summer right at Bear Creek! Definitely grab wineritas with your besties here, like we did. They have great vibes and great food... so basically a full-on love affair went down with this winery.
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Springfield Conservation Nature Center
A slice of the Ozarks within Springfield, come explore the lush, green forests and lakes of this region. There are three miles of hiking trails, and even one that connects to the Galloway Creek Greenway trail on the East side of the area 🌳
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The Ozark Mill Restaurant at Finley Farms
Right along the river, indulge in an onarray of Southern-inspired dishes made from seasonal ingredients, grown right on the farm. Take a stroll around the beautiful property at sunset too!
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Saturday

Sleepy Opossum Cafe
This charming neighborhood café, with vegetable forward breakfast and brunch options, is the perfect start to Saturday! Fuel up before your tour to the Fantastic caverns.
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Fantastic Caverns
Took a trip to the ONLY ride-through cave tour in the U.S. here! Nature carved this underground wonder over thousands of years and it's so surreal. A MUST-see in Springfield, MO!
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Greek Belly
Opaaaa! For lunch, we went for Greek food, trying the delicious saganaki cheese. Sitting down here felt like we were transported to Greece!
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Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park
Filled with blooming flowers, vibrant roses, a butterfly garden, and so much more, we spent 4 hours exploring here. Definitely a must-visit spot!
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Grove Spa
I got a truly exceptional massage paired with an amazing facial here. The service was off the charts – I was refreshed and glowing after my visit!
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The Golden Girl Rum Club
No stopping us! fThe Coconut Girl Rum Club and Hawaiian Moon girl are must trys – Cocktails were 100/10 ✨
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Avanzare Italian Dining
Owned and operated by five-star chef Tony Garcia, you know the Italian dishes were top-notch here. Start with the Calamari Fritti and pair it with the Rigatoni alla Tony, of course.
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Ozark Craft Beverage - Brewery Tour
Don't worry about driving on this brewery tour through the Ozarks! You'll stop at countless craft breweries in the region, getting a real taste of what they can do out here.
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Sunday

Tea Bar & Bites
Try one of their famous quiche slices for breakfast! They are made in-house, daily, and are ever-changing.
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Bass Pro Shops
Who knew a trip to Bass Pro Shops could turn into an underwater adventure?! Visited the aquarium and it was absolutely wild (in the best way)! Such a Springfield surprise.
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Café Cusco
This locally owned, award winning Peruvian restaurant serves a delicious lunch. The restaurant commemorates a life long friendship between Chef Joseph Gidman and his best friend Rodrigo Cabrejos from Lima, Peru – After hiking the Inca trails to Machu Picchu with my best friend from Lima, he asked, "What will you do in 10 years?" "Open a café and call it Cusco!" Transport to South America with their bold flavors and modern-traditional dishes.
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Bonus Experience

Ozark Craft Beverage - Wine & Shine Tour
Hop on board for a wine tour to some of the best wineries the region has to offer. The chauffeured drive through the countryside alone is worth the price of entry!
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