Springfield

城市概覽

The 1 Springfield Missouri Convention & Visitors Bureau is the official information source.

Climate The city lies within the boundaries of the humid subtropical region as defined by the Köppen climate classification system. As such it experiences times of exceptional humidity; especially in late summer. According to Forbes magazine's list of "America's Wildest Weather Cities" and the Weather Variety Index, Springfield is the city with the most varied weather in the United States.

如何抵達

By plane 1 Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF IATA), 2300 N Airport Blvd, ☏ +1 417 868-0500. Served by Allegiant Air, American, Delta, and United.

By car Springfield runs along Interstate 44 in southwest Missouri which runs from St. Louis through Springfield on to Tulsa. US Routes 60, 65, and 160 all run through town too. Missouri Highway 13 is another main road.

By bus Greyhound has regular service running up and down I44. Buses typically transfer in Tulsa for onward service to Dallas & Austin.

By taxi Yellow Taxi is the primary taxi service in Springfield, though others do exist.

當地交通

Just about everyone drives, but because Springfield is so flat, bicycling or walking are good options.

Districts Downtown -- A busy professional atmosphere by day, and vibrant nightlife to follow. This area is an entertainment hub. Coffeehouses, theaters, bars, restaurants, shops, parks, fountains, and nightclubs are abundant. Stop by the Square and see the location where Wild Bill Hickok shot Dave Tutt. Commercial Street -- This Historic District features coffee houses, thrift stores and renovated loft space. Many regard this area of town as the most interesting up-and-coming area of town. Stop in at Lindberg's for a beer. MSU campus -- Not the most bohemian college in the country, yet the area has a youthful energy and vitality to it.

必看景點

1 Fantastic Caverns, 4872 N Farm Rd 125, ☏ +1 417 833-2010. Daily 8AM-7PM. Springfield's most popular attraction is the only cave in which you ride in a tour vehicle, rather than walk. (updated Jan 2018) 2 The Dickerson Park Zoo, 3043 North Fort, ☏ +1 417 864-1800. Daily 9AM-5PM. Home to 450 animals representing 160 species. It is located northeast of the intersection of I-44 and Missouri Hwy. 13. 3 Wilson's Creek National Battlefield, 6424 W Farm Rd 182, ☏ +1 417 732-2662 ext 227. Daily 7AM-9PM except national holidays. Wilson's Creek was the first major Civil War battle fought west of the Mississippi River. The bloody Southern victory on August 10, 1861, focused greater national attention on the war in Missouri. The nearly pristine landscape allows visitors to experience one of the best-preserved battlefields in the nation. A 4.9 miles (7.9 km) paved tour road provides a self-guided auto tour. There are eight interpretive stops at significant battle-related locations. There are five walking trails off the tour road, varying in length from 1/4 to 3/4 of a mile. A 7 miles (11 km) trail system for horseback riding and hiking is accessible from the tour road. (updated Sep 2020)

Museums 4 Wonders of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium, 500 W Sunshine St, toll-free: +1 888-222-6060, [email protected]. M-Th 10AM-5PM, F 10AM-7PM, Sa 9AM-7PM, Su 10AM-6PM. Sprawling conservation-focused complex featuring wildlife exhibits & an aquarium with huge tanks. Connected to Bass Pro Shops. Annual Membership (unlimited visits for a year): $50 child, $75 adult. Ozark Adventure (three attraction combo): $30 child, $60 adult. General Admission (single day admission): $19.95 child, $37.95+ adult. Just For Neighbors (local resident ticket): $17.95 child, $32.95 adult. (updated Sep 2020) 5 Missouri Sports Hall of Fame, toll-free: +1 800-498-5678. M-Sa 10AM-4PM, Su noon-4PM. Adults $5, seniors (55+) $4, children (6-15) & students, $3. (updated Jan 2018) 6 History Museum on t

體驗活動

1 Discovery Center, 438 E St. Louis St, ☏ +1 417 862-9910, [email protected]. Daily 10AM-2PM, 3PM-7PM (closed from 2-3 PM for deep cleaning during pandemic). Closed on most holidays. This is one of Springfield's greatest attributes. Great for kids and adults. The newest building even has a place where your can bicycle across a tightrope. This is also Springfield's first "green" building. $12 adult, $8 child; tickets must be purchased in advance due to the pandemic. (updated Sep 2020) 2 Springfield Cardinals Baseball, 955 East Trafficway, ☏ +1 417 863-0395. The Springfield Cardinals, a AA minor league baseball team, plays at Hammons Field in downtown Springfield. $6-47. 3 1984, 400 East Walnut Street (1984 is across from the downtown YMCA on Jefferson Avenue in Downtown Springfield, Missouri. From National, go west on Walnut, turn south on Jefferson (it's a one way street!) and is immediately on the left-hand side of the road.), ☏ +1 417 831-3665. W-Sa 4-11PM. A vintage video arcade containing many classic games from the 1970s and 1980s, including Asteroids, Deluxe Asteroids, Gravitar, Tempest, BattleZone, Space Invaders, Ms. Pac Man, Centipede, Tron, Pole Position, Vindicators, P.O.W.s, Golden Axe, and even Pong. Single admission price at the door grants unlimited play for as long as the arcade is open. $7 at door for unlimited play. (updated Jul 2019) 4 Alamo Drafthouse, 4005 South Ave. Has most of the latest movie releases, as well as a large selection of food and drinks. 5 Brightspeed Ice Park, 635 E Trafficway St. Daily Noon-10:30PM. 6 Back Rubbzz Massage Therapy, 1649 South Enterprise, ☏ +1 417 886-4826. M-F 10:30AM-5:30PM, Sa 10AM-3PM, Su closed. While not a full spa, Back Rubbzz offers relaxation and therapeutic massages at reasonable rates. Their staff is friendly and personable, and the atmosphere is relaxing. First-time clients are eligible for a "Welcome Massage", 60 minutes for just $39.95. 7 Moxie Cinema, 305 S Campbell, Suite 101, ☏ +1 417

購物

There are many shopping centers located throughout the city with everything from Best Buy to Shoe Carnival to Marshall's.

1 Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World, 1 Bass Pro Dr, ☏ +1 417-887-7334. Su 9AM-7PM, M-Sa 8AM-8PM. The first and largest of a chain known for its large, wilderness-themed stores & wide array of hunting, fishing & outdoor gear. 2 Battlefield Mall, ☏ +1 417 883-4111. JCPenney, Macy's, Dillards, and many more. (updated Jan 2018) 3 Redeemed Music and Books (RMB), 4140 S National Ave (northeast corner of National and Republic Road), ☏ +1 417 877-9294. M-Sa 10AM-7PM, W 10AM-6PM, Su closed. Great used book store if you are looking to buy, sell, or trade Christian-themed material. Largest selection of used homeschool products in the area. For those not looking for Christian-themed books or music, they also offer one of the best collections of classic literature and philosophy of the second-hand shops in town. Books are priced half of retail (exception for collectibles or antiques), and they offer 50% of their price for trade or 25% for cash. They also have a 40% off sale in February and August.

美食

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