These are a few of our favorite things!
Local Parks
McCauley Park
701 N Taylor WayGreat place to play, walk on the paved walking trails, play disc golf and much more!
Great place to play in a well shaded park. Soccer fields and baseball fields are a great place to run off some extra energy too!
Rotary Park
501 N Fort StGreat place to play in a well shaded park. Soccer fields and baseball fields are a great place to run off some extra energy too!
Local Attractions
Springfield is where it all started for Bass Pro Shops. The location at Campbell and and Sunshine in Springfield is one of their largest locations. Many of our guests believe this is a must see.
141 locals recommend
Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World
1 S Campbell AveSpringfield is where it all started for Bass Pro Shops. The location at Campbell and and Sunshine in Springfield is one of their largest locations. Many of our guests believe this is a must see.
This place is a lot of fun for the whole family! Bass Pro spared no expense in building this complex. It's amazing!
147 locals recommend
Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and Aquarium
500 W Sunshine StThis place is a lot of fun for the whole family! Bass Pro spared no expense in building this complex. It's amazing!
This is a battlefield from the Civil War. Easy to drive around and park at specific places to see the key parts of the events that unfolded.
29 locals recommend
Wilson's Creek National Battlefield
5242 South State Highway ZzThis is a battlefield from the Civil War. Easy to drive around and park at specific places to see the key parts of the events that unfolded.
This is a nationally ranked theme park. Step back into the 1800's and experience the rides, the shows and the fun! Our family loves it!
390 locals recommend
Silver Dollar City
399 Silver Dollar City PkwyThis is a nationally ranked theme park. Step back into the 1800's and experience the rides, the shows and the fun! Our family loves it!
Branson has been a tourist destination for decades! Check out the shopping on The Landing or at the Tanger. You could even check out one of the many shows!
193 locals recommend
Branson
Branson has been a tourist destination for decades! Check out the shopping on The Landing or at the Tanger. You could even check out one of the many shows!
It's a bit of a drive but very worth it! This park has been developed by Bass Pro and it is stunning! Hike the trials, ride the tram, take a horseback ride or check out the museum!
27 locals recommend
Dogwood Canyon
It's a bit of a drive but very worth it! This park has been developed by Bass Pro and it is stunning! Hike the trials, ride the tram, take a horseback ride or check out the museum!
Food scene
Piccolo
107 West Aldersgate DrGreat Italian Food!
A short drive to Ozark will let you experience one of the areas best Italian places. Homemade Pasta all around!
Salvatore’s Fresh Ristorante Italiano
1932 W Retail LnA short drive to Ozark will let you experience one of the areas best Italian places. Homemade Pasta all around!
This is by far one of our favorite mexican places! It has a great local vibe and excellent food!
8 locals recommend
Iguana Roja Restaurante
107 W Church StThis is by far one of our favorite mexican places! It has a great local vibe and excellent food!
There are plenty of Mexican Restaurants to choose from here in Nixa. Our family enjoys El Charro here in Nixa the best. We have also discovered that everyone has their own preferences on what defines the best Mexican food. You may have to try more than one place to decide for yourself!
El Charro
1291 Banning StThere are plenty of Mexican Restaurants to choose from here in Nixa. Our family enjoys El Charro here in Nixa the best. We have also discovered that everyone has their own preferences on what defines the best Mexican food. You may have to try more than one place to decide for yourself!
Yi's Korean Restaurant
312 N Massey BlvdWe love the bulgogi. If you like Korean, you need to check it out!
Who could go wrong with sushi and bento boxes? It's just around the corner and a great place for Japanese food!
Hana Grill
702 W Mt Vernon StWho could go wrong with sushi and bento boxes? It's just around the corner and a great place for Japanese food!
One of the newest places in town has some great bbq! We haven't had anything there we didn't like.
44 locals recommend
Gettin' Basted
2845 76 Country BlvdOne of the newest places in town has some great bbq! We haven't had anything there we didn't like.
Award Winning bbq place right across from Bass Pro Shops in Springfield. For us, it's worth the drive when we're craving pulled pork sandwiches!
Whole Hog Café
224 W Sunshine StAward Winning bbq place right across from Bass Pro Shops in Springfield. For us, it's worth the drive when we're craving pulled pork sandwiches!
I know it's fast food, but it's one of our favorites! Our kids love their ice cream and their burgers are good too. If you're needing something fast, this is worth the stop.
Braum's Ice Cream & Burger Restaurant
407 N Massey BlvdI know it's fast food, but it's one of our favorites! Our kids love their ice cream and their burgers are good too. If you're needing something fast, this is worth the stop.
Morning Day Café
105 S Main StA great place for some good coffee and good food too!
This is a must visit if you have time. While it is a local food place, many people view it as more of a local tourist attractions as well. Catch a roll and enjoy the pass arounds. You won't go hungry at this place. Depending on the time of year, you may have to wait a bit for your table. However, it's worth it!
49 locals recommend
Lambert's Café
1800 W State Hwy JThis is a must visit if you have time. While it is a local food place, many people view it as more of a local tourist attractions as well. Catch a roll and enjoy the pass arounds. You won't go hungry at this place. Depending on the time of year, you may have to wait a bit for your table. However, it's worth it!
Great Food! Whether you're looking for a burger or steak, this is the place to go. Kid friendly!
21 locals recommend
Big Whiskey's American Restaurant & Bar
715 McCroskey StGreat Food! Whether you're looking for a burger or steak, this is the place to go. Kid friendly!