Jessica's Guidebook
Food scene
Easy walk from the house. Dine indoors or outside. Affordable and casual. Offers beer & wine.
22 moradores locais recomendam
Bambinos Cafe on Delmar
1141 E Delmar StEasy walk from the house. Dine indoors or outside. Affordable and casual. Offers beer & wine.
Travellers House Coffee & Tea
824 S National AveNearby coffee house serving easy breakfast options.
Fast and fresh. Really good for picking up to-go or ordering DoorDash. Protein bowls and custom rolls.
Craft Sushi
1251 East Sunshine StreetFast and fresh. Really good for picking up to-go or ordering DoorDash. Protein bowls and custom rolls.
Good family steakhouse with full bar. Reservations recommended (business casual)
20 moradores locais recomendam
Jimm's Steakhouse & Pub
1935 S Glenstone AveGood family steakhouse with full bar. Reservations recommended (business casual)
Black Sheep Burgers and Shakes
209 E Walnut StCreative burgers and “adult” milkshakes
Aviary Cafe and Creperie
400 E Walnut StGreat for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Yum Yum Bowl
706 East Battlefield RoadThis is our go-to for Chinese delivery. We love the Hawaiian fried rice.
The Big Slice
1454 East Sunshine StreetEat in or delivery. Close to the house.
Hurts Donut
1231 E Republic RdSoon to be around the corner from the house.
Bread made in-house. Nice for breakfast or lunch. Closed Sunday.
7 moradores locais recomendam
Neighbor's Mill Bakery & Café
1435 E Independence StBread made in-house. Nice for breakfast or lunch. Closed Sunday.
There are a lot of BBQ restaurants in town, but if you were to ask around most people will tell you this is the best.
15 moradores locais recomendam
City Butcher and Barbecue
3650 S Campbell AveThere are a lot of BBQ restaurants in town, but if you were to ask around most people will tell you this is the best.
Café Cusco
234 E Commercial StExcellent Peruvian food with many vegetarian options.
The best custard. Sinfully delicious made to order treats. Absolutely tasty! Custard is ice cream - but way better
41 moradores locais recomendam
Andy's Frozen Custard
2726 S Campbell AveThe best custard. Sinfully delicious made to order treats. Absolutely tasty! Custard is ice cream - but way better
Everyday Thai
220 W Battlefield RdLocal’s favorite
Classic Rock Coffee Co.
1900 W Sunset StCoffee with Rock n’ Roll!
Sightseeing
Just around the corner from the house. Our favorite neighborhood amenity. Lovely park includes 3/4 mile paved loop. Children’ playground. Tennis courts and BBQs.
18 moradores locais recomendam
Parque Phelps Grove
950 E Bennett StJust around the corner from the house. Our favorite neighborhood amenity. Lovely park includes 3/4 mile paved loop. Children’ playground. Tennis courts and BBQs.
Missouri State University
901 S National AveMSU!! Walking distance.
Springfield Art Museum
1111 E Brookside DrFree admission! Easy walk from the house.
Best sunsets in Springfield. Enjoy a drink and an appetizer while you’re visiting.
17 moradores locais recomendam
Vantage Rooftop Lounge and Conservatory
260 E McDaniel StBest sunsets in Springfield. Enjoy a drink and an appetizer while you’re visiting.
Galloway Creek Greenway
Galloway Creek GreenwayBeautiful park and walking trail.
Groceries
If your looking for natural and organic foods this is the best. They have an awesome deli/cafe, as well.
24 moradores locais recomendam
MaMa Jean's Natural Market
3530 E Sunshine StIf your looking for natural and organic foods this is the best. They have an awesome deli/cafe, as well.
Huge grocery store with bakery, deli, butcher and some kitchen & house wares. Lots of pre-made options if you’re looking for an easy dinner to warm up
Hy-Vee Grocery Store
2150 East Sunshine StreetHuge grocery store with bakery, deli, butcher and some kitchen & house wares. Lots of pre-made options if you’re looking for an easy dinner to warm up
Delicious deli selections to enjoy in-house or to-go. Amazing wine, beer and liquor selection. Feels a little bit like Napa!
Brown Derby Wine Center
2023 S Glenstone AveDelicious deli selections to enjoy in-house or to-go. Amazing wine, beer and liquor selection. Feels a little bit like Napa!
Natural Grocers
3333 South Glenstone AvenueBrand new store. Organic & non-GMO grocer. Easy 8 minute drive from house.
Costco Wholesale
279 North Eastgate AvenueThey also sell gasoline at this location.
Things To Do
You can spend a full day exploring, dining and shopping here. Voted America’s best aquarium!
141 moradores locais recomendam
Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World
1 S Campbell AveYou can spend a full day exploring, dining and shopping here. Voted America’s best aquarium!
Great fun for the entire family. Rain or shine fun.
13 moradores locais recomendam
Top Golf - Springfield
1930 E Kearney StGreat fun for the entire family. Rain or shine fun.
Saturday mornings. Yummy prepared foods, as well as groceries and sometimes live music.
20 moradores locais recomendam
Farmer's Market of the Ozarks
2144 E Republic RdSaturday mornings. Yummy prepared foods, as well as groceries and sometimes live music.
Beautiful spa offering facials, massage, pedicures, etc. Treat yourself to a full day of pampering.
Acacia Spa
4058 S Lone Pine AveBeautiful spa offering facials, massage, pedicures, etc. Treat yourself to a full day of pampering.
Mother's Brewing Company
215 S Grant AveLocal’s favorite brewery.
Sumits Yoga
2680 S Glenstone AveHot yoga, barre and sculpt classes. Very nice owners.
Craft Axe Throwing- Springfield
431 S Jefferson AveFun activity to do with adults.
SWETCYCLE
2898 South Lone Pine AvenueGet a workout and have fun.
Darling neighborhood brewery with live music entertainment.
30 moradores locais recomendam
Tie & Timber Beer Co.
1451 E Cherry StDarling neighborhood brewery with live music entertainment.
Alamo Drafthouse Springfield
4005 South AveIf you’re craving buttered popcorn 🍿
Best shopping in Springfield. Cute local boutiques. Check out Staxx for women’s fashion, Jelly Beans for children, Market for home decor, and Plaza Shoes. Lots more, too many to list.
Brentwood Shopping Center
2674 Glenstone AveBest shopping in Springfield. Cute local boutiques. Check out Staxx for women’s fashion, Jelly Beans for children, Market for home decor, and Plaza Shoes. Lots more, too many to list.
Contender eSports
3010 South National AvenueVideo gaming center with console & PC options.
Outside Springfield
If you’ve got a car and want to get out, here are some suggestions.
Beautiful grounds. Good food. Check their website for events like live music and festivals
15 moradores locais recomendam
The Ozark Mill at Finley Farms
802 Finley Farms LaneBeautiful grounds. Good food. Check their website for events like live music and festivals
Parque Natural Dogwood Canyon
2038 State Hwy 86Spend a gorgeous day in nature.
Branson Landing
100 Branson Landing BlvdDining and shopping on the water
Tangers Outlets in Branson. Be sure to visit the Lululemon outlet, as well as Tory Burch, Coach and others.
Outlet stores
300 Tanger BoulevardTangers Outlets in Branson. Be sure to visit the Lululemon outlet, as well as Tory Burch, Coach and others.
Cidade do Dólar de Prata
399 Silver Dollar City PkwyRoller coasters!
Make sure you check out the museum, and leave time for the self guided golf cart tour!
27 moradores locais recomendam
Big Cedar Lodge
Big Cedar LodgeMake sure you check out the museum, and leave time for the self guided golf cart tour!
There are lots of shows to choose from in Branson, but Dolly’s is always a sure bet.
110 moradores locais recomendam
Dolly Parton's Stampede
1525 76 Country BlvdThere are lots of shows to choose from in Branson, but Dolly’s is always a sure bet.
Conselho para os viajantes
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Weather
Summer tends to be very warm with occasional summer rain storms which clear and dry as fast as they come in. Fall and Spring can be cool one day and warm the next, so it’s best to pack layers. Winter is chilly with occasional snow so pack your coat and gloves.
Transporte
Uber and Lyft are here locally in Springfield
Check your app to see availability.
Costumes e cultura
Sundays
Unlike the Coasts, this part of the country tends to be a little more quiet on Sundays as many folks head to church. Many stores are closed. However, brunch is a thing here :)