Springfield-Branson National Airport 16 min
Dickerson Park Zoo (9 min)
Wildlife park featuring exotic animal exhibits, a petting zoo, train rides & more Discovery Center of Springfield (14 min)
Interactive science exhibits, experiments & activities on topics ranging from DNA to dinosaurs. Springfield Botanical Gardens (21 min) Wonders Of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium (20 min)
Sprawling conservation-focused complex featuring wildlife exhibits & an aquarium with huge tanks. Springfield Art Museum (15 min)
The city's oldest cultural institution, showing American & global works of art, with free admission. Jordan Valley Park (12 min)
Expansive urban retreat offering a water-play fountain feature, picnic benches & grassy areas. Wild Animal Safari (18 min)
5-mile drive-thru reserve with hundreds of wild animals seen from a private car or guided bus tour. Pythian Castle (11 min)
History & ghost tours are offered at this historic castle that also hosts murder mysteries & events. Air & Military Museum-Ozarks (8 min)
Patriotic, hands-on museum displaying vintage military aircraft & jeeps, plus uniforms & equipment. Fantastic Caverns (15 min)
Underground caverns featuring tram ride tours, with group options & field trips. Jordan Valley Ice Park (12 min)
Arena home to the Missouri State Bears ice hockey team, also offering public ice- & figure-skating. Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park (22 min)
20+ landscaped botanical gardens, with BBQ/picnic areas, a lake & a native butterfly house. Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden (23 min)
Serene, 7-acre garden featuring typical Japanese landscaping, a charming koi lake & a teahouse. History Museum on the Square (14 min)
Local museum exploring the area's history with a range of permanent & temporary exhibitions. Springfield Conservation Nature Center (20 min)
Nature trails with picnic areas & bird hides overlooking the lake, plus wildlife like deer & mink. | 
