Located in Greene County, Springfield is the third largest city in Missouri. Often called the Cultural Center of the Ozarks or the Queen City of the Ozarks, Springfield offers beautiful views of the surrounding Ozark Mountains. Downtown Springfield is a great place to spend a leisurely day. With casual dining, upscale restaurants, trendy clothing shops, antique stores, nightlife, entertainment and art galleries, the possibilities are limitless in Downtown Springfield.

Much of the town is centered around the activities and events happening at Missouri State University, the state’s second largest university. Located on the Missouri State University campus, visitors will enjoy Broadway-like shows and performances at the Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts.

Get wild at the Dickerson Park Zoo and the Wonders of Wildlife museum and aquarium. Famous because of its Asian elephant, the Dickerson Park Zoo is home to more than 340 animals representing 120 species. You’ll be amazed by the more than 225 species of live animals in natural habitats at Wonders of Wildlife.

See stalactites, stalagmites, waterfalls and other incredible formations in Crystal Cave, located just north of Springfield. Handrails and stone steps guide you through Crystal Cave to see the Upside Down Well, Rainbow Falls and much more.

Take the 50-minute guided tour through the only ride-through cave in America, Fantastic Caverns. Discovered in 1867 by a group of 12 women, Fantastic Caverns stays a constant temperature of 60 degrees Fahrenheit.

Outdoor recreational opportunities are plentiful at Lake Springfield. If you like to fish and boat, then spend some time outdoors at beautiful Lake Springfield.