Springfield

FREE:
Springfield Art Museum
Springfield Nature Center
Jordan Valley Park
Springfield Bike Trail
Springfield National Cemetery
Hotel Vandivort Bathroom Selfie
Bass Pro Shops
Worlds Biggest Fork
Rutledge Wilson Farm
Farmers Market of the Ozarks
Springfield Farmers Market
First Friday Art Walk
Sequiota Park
Springfield's Visitors Center- Route 66
Railroad Historical Museum
IPA Educational Supplies
McGhee-McGregor Pool (children 6 an under and their parents)
Finley River
Nathanael Greene Park- Butterfly House-Books in the Park
Sonic Playground
The Library Center
Battlefield Mall
Disney Elementary Playground 
Immaculate Conception Playground
Krispy Kreme
Missouri Institute of Natural Science

TICKETS REQUIRED:
The Air and Military Museum of the Ozarks
Askinosie Chocolate Factory
Wonders of Wildlife
Pythian Castle
Springfield Hot Glass
Creative Escape Glass
Discovery Center
Dickerson Park Zoo
Andy B's
Mediacom Ice Park
Baseball at Hammons Field-Cardinals
JQH Arena
Landers Theatre
Japanese Stroll Garden
Thrift Store/Antique Shop
- Victory Vintage, Thrift Haven, Mike's Unique Collectables, Ozark's Treasures, The Vintage Peddler, Relics Antique Mall
Fun Acre
The Trolley Bike
DiVentures
Fassnight Park and Pool
Founders Park- Concerts and Movies
Incredible Pizza
Firehouse Pottery
Jump Mania
Jumpin Joeys
Republic Aquatics Center
Sky Zone
Open Gym at Springfield Gym and Aquatics and All Stars in Nixa
Missouri Sports Hall of Fame

Honey Haven

Skateland

OUTSIDE THE MAIN CITY AREA:
Fantastic Caverns
Wilson's Creek National Battlefield
National Tiger Sanctuary
Laura Ingalls Wilder Ridge Farm
Smallin' Civil War Cave
Precious Moments Chapel- free
Busiek State Park
Branson Outlets
Branson Landing
Branson Guide
Nathan Boone Homestead
Moonshine Beach in Branson
The Fish Hatchery in Branson-free
The Branson Belle
Silver Dollar City 

SEASONAL:
Pick your own Apples and Blueberries
Festivals


MUST EAT AT:
Lamberts Cafe
Hurts Donuts
417 Best of Restaurants 

Take your child’s report card to Family Video, Krispykreme, Incredible Pizza, and Chuck-E. Cheese for free offers.

A fun place to eat is Fuji’s Japanese Steakhouse. The kids will love to watch the chef make an onion volcano and a burst of fire. At lunch time the entrees are around $7, and you get enough food that some of the kids can just share off your plate.

Go Fishing- a Fishing License is $12 and can be purchased in Wal-Mart Sporting Goods Department.  A good place for beginners is in the pond next to Horton Smith golf course, across from Nathaniel Greene Park.

Go Bowling- Lighthouse Lanes on Glenstone is a smoke-free bowling alley and- they have bumper bowling for the little ones. Call to check for open bowling times 864-6777 or visit www.kidsbowlfree.com to register your child for free summer bowling at Battlefield Lanes -2 games per day all summer long (shoe rental required)

Visit Historic Bakersville, MO. Located about an hour away. Head east on 60 to Mansfield and take Highway 5 exit north. Follow the signs. Closed Saturdays. They offer a meal from 11:30-1 in their restaurant. Diners just pay whatever they feel is fair. There are old-time stores selling herbs, soaps, Pioneer type clothing and homemade goodies like giant cinnamon rolls for 2 bucks. Also, a HUGE selection of heirloom seeds.

While you’re at it, check out the Amish Auction which takes place in Seymour Tuesdays and Thursdays starting at 10:00 a.m.

Ava Drug, located just off the square in Ava, MO has  an old-fashioned soda fountain. They sell scoops of ice cream in a variety of flavors cups or cones for just 0.25 and sodas are 0.50. Also on the square is the original Mama Jean’s: Jean’s Healthway.

Calaboose 409 W. McDaniel 831-1976 is a Historic jail built in 1891. Now used as a police substation, they give free tours by appointment.

Creation Experience Museum located in Strafford 866-771-8783 Also free.

Mountain Springs Trout Park in Highlandville

EE Burgers and Ice Cream-also located in Highlandville. Yummy food, maybe not the healthiest though J

Lockwood MO (about an hour drive) there is a store called Prairie Mercantile on the main strip. You can buy T-shirts for 2 bucks and hoodies for 5. Hats are $1. Find them on Facebook for special deals.