| Springfield MO no not Bart Simpson's Springfield | | | | Wildlife Museum & Aquarium which showcases |
| but the real city you know the one at 37'N, 93'W | | | | more than 225 species of live animals. |
| (37.195098, -93.286213) in southern Missouri. | | | | How about the Music lover? "The Queen City of |
| The place that seems to be the center of the | | | | the Ozarks" has that covered with Juanita K. |
| USA every time I turn around I hear another | | | | Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts located on |
| famous person came from Springfield, like | | | | the Missouri State University campus. |
| Kathleen Turner, the actress, Bob Barker, the TV | | | | If it more like history for you then you days will |
| game show host. | | | | be filled with more tours, reenactments and |
| Even the real TV shows have them such as | | | | museum then you could possibly see. From the |
| Aaron Buerge, from "The Bachelor" or Heidi | | | | moment in 1829: when the Springfield site was |
| Strobel from "The Survivor Series" | | | | designated by John Polk Campbell. and the first |
| This come from a long history of famous folks all | | | | families, Fulbright brothers and their families |
| the back to Wild Bill Hickock, Frontiersman. | | | | settled in 1830. |
| Springfield even has a their finger in the shady | | | | The city of Springfield has had more history run |
| side society. John Gotti, Vincent "Chin" Giganti both | | | | through it, over it and around it then most states |
| Mafioso who died in the local medical prison. | | | | have. |
| But despite the "colorful" history and famous | | | | It was fought over in the civil war with the Wilson |
| individuals the average Joe is drawn here also. | | | | Creek Battle, was given up to the union forces in |
| Springfield Missouri has a fantastically diverse set | | | | 1862 then fought over again in 1863 when Brig. |
| of attraction that will keep anyone happy for a | | | | Gen. Brown repelled a Confederate attack led by |
| long time. | | | | Brig. Gen. Marmaduke. |
| For the kids there is Fantastic Caverns is just | | | | It has been known as the "The Birthplace of |
| north of Springfield. Which is a large set of | | | | Route 66" which runs right through the center of |
| caverns that you can tour via jeep. Also the | | | | town which could explain the draw of the "Lindy |
| Dickerson Park Zoo which has its own Asian | | | | Hoppers" swing (you know bobby socks and |
| elephant breeding program. | | | | poodle skirts)group that performs at the Pythian |
| For the adults who happen to like sports the The | | | | Castle which was originally built in 1913 and has a |
| Missouri Sports Hall of Fame is just east of | | | | huge history of its own. |
| Springfield. You can even watch the Springfield | | | | So if you visit Springfield Missouri and can't find |
| Cardinals an AA baseball team. | | | | nothing to do then just ask one of the native |
| For the nature lover you have a choice of the | | | | residents and ask "What is that building?" and you |
| Bass Pro Shops' Outdoor World, the first and | | | | will be off on a new adventure. |
| largest Bass Pro in the country or Wonders of | | | | |