Springfield/Route 66 KOA

Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World

You will observe firsthand the beauty of fish and wildlife from around the world. Learn how vital it is that we practice quality conservation to preserve our environment and its inhabitants through lifelike dioramas and conservation education messages. The captivating decor includes mounted wild game, a 30-foot waterfall, freshwater and saltwater aquariums and an art gallery. www.basspro.com

Fantastic caverns

Watch in awe as a jeep tram drives you into a magnificent cavern where ancient onyx formation grow up from the floor and down from the ceiling with lustrous, colorful coats of moisture. The beauty and mystery of nature is vividly displayed here in the only cave in America large enough for vehicles to drive through. www.fantasticcaverns.com

Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield

The visitor center features a film, a battle map and a museum to provide an introduction to the battlefield and its relevance to the Civil War. Guided tours, historic weapons firing demonstrations plus picnic area and trails are available.

Missouri Sports Hall of Fame

Visitors can sample sporting activities by specialized interactive computer stations. The facility includes a statue garden and theater seating that serves as the video presentation area and illustrates outstanding moments in Missouri sports including professional, collegiate and high school levels. www.mosportshalloffame.com

Civil War Museum

Explore the rich Civil War heritage of the Ozark Mountain Country, at General Sweeny's Museum of Civil War History and adjacent Wilson's Creek National Battlefield. This facility displays artifacts and weapons of the war in the Trans-Mississippi, more familiarly known as the area west of the Mississippi River. www.civilwarmuseum.com

Wonders of Wildlife

Museum designed to educate patrons about the value of fish and wildlife. www.wondersofwildlife.org

More information about the Springfield area

For more information about our area, check out the following links:
www.springfieldmo.org
www.springfieldchamber.com