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Drury University - - What To Do And See

ATTRACTIONS

Beautiful scenery, family-oriented recreation and appealing attractions - these are only a few of the features which make Springfield a wonderful vacation destination.

Arts, entertainment, outdoor recreation, museums, historical attractions... Springfield offers something for everyone's taste.

Among the most favorite and popular attractions in Springfield, there are:

>> Discovery Center Springfield, an interactive, hands-on museum that provides a number of educational opportunities for visitors of all ages, teaching them about themselves and the world we live in, through interactive and curiosity-arousing activities.

>> Fantastic Caverns, America's only ride-thru cave. Because the beauty of Fantastic Caverns is vulnerable, the Cave is toured in jeep-drawn trams. Since you ride all of the way through, you experience the magnitude, the stillness, and the splendor of Fantastic Caverns while preserving its natural features.

>> Dickerson Park Zoo, home to 450 animals representing 160 species, featuring themed exhibit regions that represent five geographic areas and the ''Diversity of Life'' found throughout the world.

>> Air and Military Museum of the Ozarks, a hands-on museum of military history, where visitors can an imaginary flight in a real Cobra helicopter or type a message on a teletype writer.

>> History Museum for Springfield-Greene County, located in Springfield's stately historic City Hall, dedicated to preserving the unique history of the region. The permanent exhibit traces local history from prehistoric times through the 1950s. Visitors can learn here about the Native Americans, pioneers and soldiers who lived here.

Annual Events

The Ozark Empire Fair is one of Springfield's most expected annual events.

This fun celebration takes place in July and lasts until early August, and offers something for enthusiasts of all ages, featuring fun rides such as the Mega Slide, White Water Log Flume, Giant Gondola Wheel and bumper boats, a live concert and good times.

Shopping

Among the top places to shop in Springfield, MO, there are:

- Macy's Battlefield Mall: 2825 South Glenstone Avenue, Springfield, MO.

- Kohl's: James River Towne Center, 1909 E. Independence, Springfield, MO.

- Foot Locker: 2825 South Glenstone Avenue, Springfield, MO.

- Journeys: 2825 South Glenstone Avenue, Springfield, MO.

- Big Lots: 2565 N Kansas Expy, Springfield, MO.

- Harem Boutique: 4339 South National Avenue, Springfield, MO.

- Town & County: 2660 South Glenstone Avenue, Springfield, MO.