Discovery Center 438 St. Louis Street, Springfield, MO 65803, 417-862-9910, An interactive, hands-on facility for children of all ages to explore, learn, and have fun with exhibits including an exploratory lab, Paleo-Lab, a Wonderland, and a Body Works. Traveling exhibits are also featured throughout the year. more... 

Gray/Campbell Farmstead (circa 1856) 2400 South Scenic Avenue, Springfield, MO 65803, 417-881-3066, Once the home of John Polk Campbell, the nephew of the founder of Springfield, this farmstead includes the historic house, two crib barns, the family cemetery, a log granary, and a detached log kitchen. Costumed guides tell the history of the farmstead. 

Laura Ingalls Wilder Historic Home and Museum (circa 1895) 3068 Highway A, Springfield, MO 65704, Located 39 Miles East in Mansfield, 417-924-3626, 877-924-7126, Visitors of Rocky Ridge Farm in the Ozarks are often filled with emotions as they step into the world of Laura Ingalls Wilder, author of the beloved "Little House" series of books. The Museum includes the writing desk where she wrote many of the books, a fiddle her father played, a quilt made by her sister Mary, handwritten manuscripts of the books, and a section regarding Rose Wilder Lane's life, career, and writings. more...

Walnut Street National Register Historic District Downtown Springfield, Springfield, MO 64804, Between John Q. Hammons Pkwy. & Glenstone Ave., 417-831-2627, Over a mile long, this historic district features close to 150 historic homes built between 1870 and 1940 in a variety of styles including Queen Anne, Periodic Revival, and Bungalow.

Crystal Cave 7225 North Crystal Cave Lane and Highway H, Springfield, MO 65803, 417-833-9599, This remarkable area is listed as a Greene County Historic Site. 

Springfield Little Theatre 311 East Walnut Street, Springfield, MO 65806, 417-869-1334, National historic site theatre with full screen of plays and musicals. 

Springfield National Cemetery 1702 East Seminole Street, Springfield, MO 65804, 417-881-9499, Heroes from all wars are buried in the Springfield Cemetery. 

Wilson's Creek National Battlefield 6426 West Farm Road 182, Springfield, MO 65807, 417-732-2662, Preserves the site of the first Civil War battle in Missouri. Visitors center has film and exhibits. Five-mile tour road accesses 1,750-acre battlefield.

Air & Military Museum of the Ozarks 2305 East Kearney, Springfield, MO 65806, 417-864-7997, Includes military vehicles, airplane models and more.  

American Fish and Wildlife Museum 500 West Sunshine, Springfield, MO 65807, 417-890-WILD, The new, large interactive museum/aquarium exhibits fish, birds, mammals and reptiles in natural habitats that include a river, 140,000-gallon freshwater lake, 222,000-gallon saltwater ocean and more. 

Discovery Center of Springfield 438 St. Louis Street, Springfield, MO 65802, 417-862-9910, Take the entire family out to enjoy this museum for people of all ages. 

General Sweeny's Museum 5228 South State Highway ZZ, Springfield, MO 65804, 417-732-1224, Visit this great Civil War Museum for educational and interesting displays.

Grizzly Industrial Showroom 1815 West Battlefield, Springfield, MO 65807, 417-887-9191, Stroll past the indoor fish pond and waterfall as you view the beautiful displays of fine woodworking, antique and collectible guns, swords and knives. 

History Museum of Springfield-Greene County 830 Boonville Avenue, Springfield, MO 65803, Historic City Hall, 417-864-1976, Devoted to preserving the history of Springfield and Greene County, this museum features an array of exhibits from prehistoric times through the 1950's. There are also rotating exhibits that highlight various historical topics on site. Hands-on areas for children are also on site. more... 

Missouri Sports Hall of Fame 3861 East Stan Musial Drive, Springfield, MO 65809, 417-889-3100, 800-498-5678, This 22,000 square foot museum is filled with numerous sports memorabilia and interactive displays including areas where you can broadcast a game or throw a touchdown pass. more... 

Railroad Historical Museum 1300 North Grant Street , Grant Beach Park, Springfield, MO 65810, 417-883-5319 or 417-865-6829, Preserving railroad history of the St. Louis, San Franscisco Railroad, and other Railroads including Frisco Locomotive No. 4524, Burlington Baggage Car, Chicago and Northwestern Commuter Car No.2, Burlington Northern Caboose No.10786, and model locomotives from the 1904 worlds fair. Hundreds of pictures, paintings, and many artifacts from the Frisco Railroad and others.  more...

Springfield Art Museum 111 East Brookside Drive, Springfield, MO 65807, Springfield, Missouri, 417-837-5700, The city's oldest cultural institution with eight galleries.

Crystal Cave 7225 North Crystal Cave Lane, Springfield, MO 65803, 417-833-9599, A Greene County Historic Site, this beautiful cave features natural paths and stone steps to guide you to different areas of the cave including The Cathedral, Rainbow Falls, and Upside Down Well. Indian symbols adorn the walls. A guided 80 minute tour is available. 

Dickerson Park Zoo 3043 North Fort Avenue, Springfield, MO 65803, 417-864-1800, Asian elephants, cheetahs, flamingos, and many other different types of animals live in this exciting zoo. 

Japanese Stroll Garden 2400 South Scenic Avenue, Springfield, MO 65803, 417-864-1049, Beautifully landscaped seven and a half acre garden that features wonderful flowers, winding paths, bridges, a moon deck, a pagoda, and a teahouse. Tours are available. 

Springfield Conservation Nature Center 4600 S. Chrisman, Springfield, MO 65804, 417-888-4237, Great place for the family to go. 

Wilson's Creek National Battlefield 6424 West Farm Road 182, Springfield, MO 65738, 417-732-2662, This historical battlefield is an exciting and educational place to tour.

BalloonSport USA 2013 Battlefield Road, Springfield, MO 65804, 417-865-0800, Enjoy year round hot air balloon rides over the Springfield area and the scenic Ozarks with this tour company. Rides are available daily from sunrise to sunset. Reservations are required. 

Fantastic Caverns 4872 North Farm Road 125, Springfield, MO 65803, 417-833-2010, A guided 50 minute tour takes you through America's only ride through cave into the ancient underground riverbed that is filled with massive formations. The cave stays 60 degrees year-round. more... 

Shires For Hire Carriage Service 2567 West State Highway CC, Brighton, MO 65617, 417-848-4648, Take a tour of Downtown Springfield, MO in a Shire powered carriage. With a traditional carriage drawn by Shire Draft horses make your wedding special! Or if you are having a large event they will provide wagon rides.Shires For Hire Carraige Service will also travel nation wide to represent your company with a six team wagon in parades. 

OOVVDA Winery 5448 North Berry Lane, Springfield, MO 65803, 417-833-4896, OOVVDA is a boutique winery located just north of Springfield specializing in high quality handcrafted wines; available in dry, semi-dry, semi-sweet, and sweet to suit your individual taste. Purchase Intarsia by local artist. Tour the unique gardens. Enjoy a picnic in the wine garden. Experience the fruit!