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83 Things To Do In Springfield, MO

  1. Ride through the Fantastic Caverns.
  2. Take a picture with the World’s 2nd Largest Fork.
  3. Shark dive at the Wonders of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium.
  4. Admire Bicycle Fence from the street.
  5. Float in a tank at Theta Wellness Center.
  6. Take a guided tour through the Crystal Cave.
  7. Watch a baseball game at Hammons Field.
  8. Play mini-golf at Getaway Golf or Fun Acre.
  9. Freeze your body to negative temperatures at BelowZero Cryospa.
  10. Look at a submarine and helicopters at the American Legion Post.
  11. Explore the Springfield Botanical Gardens.
  12. Hike trails at the Springfield Conservation Nature Center.
  13. Pitch a tent and camp at KOA Holiday Campground.
  14. Relax by salt caves at Breathe Health Spa.
  15. Stand where a man was killed on an engraved disc on the pavement.
  16. Feed a giraffe at the Dickerson Park Zoo.
  17. Rock climb indoors at Zenith Climbing Center.
  18. Check out the evolution of hunting arms in America at National Sporting Arms Museum.
  19. Try to escape a room at Springfield Escape Room.
  20. Break things and let your rage out at The Rage Room.
  21. Explore the area’s diverse breweries, wineries and distilleries.
  22. Check out classic and sport cars at Route 66 Car Museum.
  23. Attend a ghost tour or murder mystery at the Pythian Castle.
  24. Bounce on a trampoline at Urban Air.
  25. Throw axes at Craft Axe Throwing.
  26. See farm animals up close at Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park.
  27. Check out vintage military aircraft and jeeps at the Air & Military Museum of the Ozarks.
  28. Admire art at the Springfield Art Museum.
  29. Rent a kayak at the Lake Springfield Boathouse.
  30. Take a pole dancing class at Springfield Aerial Fitness.
  31. Spend an afternoon thrifting at the many thrift shops.
  32. Learn about Springfield’s history at the History Museum on the Square.
  33. Watch a car race at the Springfield Raceway.
  34. Stroll around the Archery Hall of Fame.
  35. Take a belly dance class at Red Moon Studio.
  36. Shoot a gun at Cherokee Firearms.
  37. Shop for antiques at Mikes Unique or Relics Antique Mall.
  38. Look at hundreds of plants, animals and mineral specimens at Missouri Institute of Natural Science.
  39. Check out 4,000 items of sport memorabilia at Missouri Sports Hall of Fame.
  40. Take a yoga class at My Hot Yoga.
  41. Learn to play an instrument at The Studio.
  42. Try an alcoholic milkshake at Black Sheep Burgers and Shakes.
  43. Walk through four antique train cars at the Railroad Historical Museum.
  44. Show respects at the Springfield Veterans Cemetery.
  45. Gamble at Bingo Emporium.
  46. Skateboard at the Springfield Skate Park.
  47. Walk along a mosaic wall on College St.
  48. Go on a fishing trip with Capt. Rick’s Professional Guide Service.
  49. Smoke hookah at The Albatross Hookah Lounge.
  50. Take an intro to scuba diving class at Diventures.
  51. Paint your own pottery at Firehouse Pottery.
  52. Enjoy rolled ice cream or boba tea at La Boba Cafe.
  53. See how chocolates made during a Askinosie Chocolate factory tour.
  54. Make your own fused glass pieces at Creative Escape Glass.
  55. Marvel at the hearing assistance devices of the past at the History of Hearing Museum.
  56. Have a tea party at Ms. Gilmores.
  57. Check out a giant noodle at the Kraft Heinz Factory.
  58. Enjoy a spa day at Dharma Day Spa & Salon.
  59. Paint and hide rocks with Springfield Rocks.
  60. Bowl at Andy’s B’s.
  61. Pick strawberries at Tasty Acres Strawberries And More.
  62. See the world’s largest golf club at Swing Right Golf Club.
  63. Roller skate at Springfield Skateland.
  64. Take photos in front of butterfly murals and other murals.
  65. Buy board games or attend a gaming event at Meta-Games.
  66. Visit Peddlers Bicycle Museum while shopping at The Vintage Peddler.
  67. Drink beer and watch a movie at Alamo Drafthouse Cinema.
  68. Enjoy famous frozen custard at Andy’s.
  69. Take a baking class with Pickwick & Cherry.
  70. Take Springfield’s Sculpture Walk.
  71. Shop for unique donut flavors at Hurts Donuts.
  72. Sing your heart out at Friends Karaoke Pub.
  73. Ice skate at Jordan Valley Ice Park.
  74. Golf at Springfield Golf Course.
  75. Smoke a cigar at Tabak Co.
  76. Ride a horse at Valley Water Mill Park Equestrian Center.
  77. Pick pumpkins or flowers at Fassnight Creek Farm.
  78. Play billiards at Billiards of Springfield.
  79. Ride go-karts, play arcade games and enjoy pizza at Incredible Pizza Company.
  80. Try the original cashew chicken at Leongs Asian Diner.
  81. Attempt The Big Slice’s 21-Inch Pizza Challenge.
  82. Play arcade games or pinball machines at 1984.
  83. Watch your pizza get cooked in a wood-fired earthen oven at Millsap Farms.

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