Greene district, Missouri, United States

Places to visit near Springfield

Springfield is a city in Greene district, Missouri, United States, home to about 166,810 people. Within 50 km by road there are 79 places to visit — 19 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 museums, 13 parks and 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Stone Chapel (1 km), Saint Agnes Cathedral (2 km) and Springfield Art Museum (4 km).

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Springfield, Missouri
Springfield, Greene district, Missouri, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Springfield at a glance

Location
Greene district, Missouri, United States
Population
about 166,810
Coordinates
37.2153° N, 93.2982° W
Places within 50 km
79 (15 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for museums and parks

Top places to visit near Springfield

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Springfield: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Springfield

123 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Springfield. The closest is East Battlefield Overlook (20 km); the best-known is Elk Valley (29 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Springfield

29 museums within 100 km of Springfield. The closest is History Museum on the Square (1 km); the best-known is Springfield Art Museum (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Springfield

23 parks within 100 km of Springfield. The closest is Lafayette Park (3 km); the best-known is Wilson's Creek National Battlefield (20 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Springfield

22 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Springfield. The closest is Valley Water Mill Dam (9 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Caves near Springfield

19 caves within 100 km of Springfield. The closest is Giboney Cave (4 km); the best-known is Riverbluff Cave (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Springfield

15 forts & heritage within 100 km of Springfield. The closest is Jefferson Avenue Footbridge (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Springfield

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 21 km on the road.

  1. Start in Springfield
  2. 5 km Wonders of Wildlife · museum, Greene
  3. 2 km Springfield Art Museum · museum, Greene
  4. 2 km Saint Agnes Cathedral · church, Greene
  5. 2 km Stone Chapel · church, Greene
  6. 5 km Dickerson Park Zoo · nature spot, Greene
  7. 5 km Back to Springfield

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How to reach Springfield

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    Within 15 km of Springfield

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Springfield by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints19123East Battlefield Overlook (20 km)
    Museums929History Museum on the Square (1 km)
    Parks1323Lafayette Park (3 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs922Valley Water Mill Dam (9 km)
    Caves719Giboney Cave (4 km)
    Forts & heritage415Jefferson Avenue Footbridge (2 km)
    Churches510Stone Chapel (1 km)
    Other attractions910Moxie Cinema (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens27Dickerson Park Zoo (5 km)
    Beaches & coast17Grant Beach Park (1 km)
    Waterfalls14The Cascades at Mission (7 km)
    Temples03Grand Exposition Coaster (76 km)
    Treks01Table Rock Lakeshore Trail (88 km)

    Springfield: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Springfield?

    Stone Chapel (church, about 1 km), Saint Agnes Cathedral (church, about 2 km), Springfield Art Museum (museum, about 4 km), Wonders of Wildlife (museum, about 5 km), Dickerson Park Zoo (nature spot, about 5 km), Valley Water Mill Dam (dam, about 9 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Springfield?

    79 places on Spotwander: 19 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 museums, 13 parks, 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 7 caves.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Springfield?

    East Battlefield Overlook, about 20 km by road; Bloody Hill (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Springfield?

    History Museum on the Square, about 1 km by road; Fresh (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Springfield?

    Lafayette Park, about 3 km by road; Fassnight Park (3 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Springfield?

    Start in Springfield, visit Wonders of Wildlife, then Springfield Art Museum, then Saint Agnes Cathedral, then Stone Chapel, then Dickerson Park Zoo, and drive back — about 21 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Springfield?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for museums and parks.

    Towns near Springfield

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Springfield’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Springfield on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.