About this city
Also known as: Queen City of the Ozarks, The Birthplace of Route 66
Springfield is a historically celebrated, economically dynamic city serving as the county seat of Greene County, southwestern Missouri, positioned proudly as the definitive 'Queen City of the Ozarks.' Officially incorporated in 1838, the city achieved global prominence as the historic cradle where the legendary Route 66 was formally named in 1926. Springfield boasts a highly robust diverse economy centered on Missouri State University, advanced corporate logistics, and specialized retail empires. It features an energetic historic downtown corridor seamlessly paired with expansive outdoor conservation spaces, serving as the definitive global capital for wilderness outdoor recreation and high-country pioneering heritage.
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Suggested stay: 2–3 days
Explore the massive wilderness exhibits, giant aquariums, and wildlife conservation galleries at the monumental Wonders of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium. Ride a custom tram through the spectacular, massive subterranean passages of the world's only ride-through cave at Fantastic Caverns. Stroll past historic brick facades and cafes around Park Central Square. View rare collector cars inside the Route 66 Car Museum.
