{"id":2087,"date":"2019-08-15T13:37:08","date_gmt":"2019-08-15T05:37:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adventurefilledlife.com\/?p=2087"},"modified":"2022-10-25T16:50:56","modified_gmt":"2022-10-25T08:50:56","slug":"20-fun-things-to-do-in-springfield-missouri","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adventurefilledlife.com\/20-fun-things-to-do-in-springfield-missouri\/","title":{"rendered":"20+ Fun Things To Do In Springfield, MO"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Springfield, Missouri is one of those places that is easy to overlook until you actually visit – and then you realize how much there is to do in the city! It might be a small city, but Springfield, MO puts a heavy focus on Science, Nature, and History. This is great news for prospective visitors!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Springfield is located in Southwestern Missouri between St. Louis, Missouri, and Tulsa, Oklahoma. In fact, if you take highway 44 you can reach either of these cities in roughly 3 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the major reasons for visiting or living in Springfield, which 170,000 people call home, is its natural beauty. The city sits in the middle of the Ozark mountain range which is one of the most stunning places to hike in the USA. There is no shortage of hiking opportunities, some of which will be covered below, so remember to pack some sturdy shoes and a camera when visiting Springfield Missouri!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visiting Springfield, Mo doesn’t have to break the back. In fact, it can be quite affordable!
Check out our Cheapest Places to Visit in 2020<\/a><\/strong> if you want more inspiration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 – Wonders of Life National Museum and Aquarium<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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This massive aquarium and conservation center is the highlight of Springfield, MO. It sits in a massive 350,000-square-foot building and contains a mile of footpaths and walkways. With 1.5 million gallons of aquarium space, this will be great for any lover of fish and sea life. While the aquarium is probably the largest attraction, the museum part of Wonders of Life<\/em> should not be underestimated. They have assembled a gargantuan collection of wild animals that is one of the largest in the world. Check out everything from snakes and birds to African big game animals<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The admission to Wonders of Life<\/em> can be a bit pricey but does offer a lot to visitors of Springfield. However, there is more if you are ready to drop some serious cash on an unforgettable experience. For $120 you will get the chance to dive with sharks during their feeding time. It’s not for people who are easily frightened, but it is certainly an unforgettable experience!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hours: 10am – 7pm
Price: Adults $46 \/ Children $18 \/ Pricing schedule varies per day<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n