Why go
- City in Missouri, United States.
- Served by Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF).
History
Springfield is the third most populous city in the U.S. state of Missouri and the county seat of Greene County. The city's population was 169,176 at the 2020 census. It is the principal city of the Springfield metropolitan area, which had an estimated population of 487,061 in 2022 and includes the counties of Christian, Dallas, Greene, Polk, and Webster. Springfield is the largest city in the Ozarks region, and sits on the Springfield Plateau, which ranges from nearly level to rolling hills.
Where to stay
2200 W College St, Springfield, MO 65806 · rockwoodcourt.com
900 E Walnut St, Springfield, MO 65806 · walnutstreetinn.com
445 E Commercial St, Springfield, MO 65803 · culturecstreet.com
310 E Monastery St, Springfield, MO 65810 · ihg.com
305 E Walnut St, Springfield, MO 65806 · hotelvandivort.com
3370 E Battlefield Rd, Springfield, MO 65804 · bwcourtview.com
2535 S Campbell Ave, Springfield, MO 65807 · wyndhamhotels.com
621 W Sunshine St, Springfield, MO 65807 · bassproanglerslodge.com
3343 E Battlefield Rd, Springfield, MO 65804 · wyndhamhotels.com
333 S John Q Hammons Pkwy, Springfield, MO 65806 · upspringfield.com
3260 E Montclair St, Springfield, MO 65804 · wyndhamhotels.com
2009 S National Ave, Springfield, MO 65804 · marriott.com
203 S Glenstone Ave, Springfield, MO 65802 · bestwestern.com
1031 E Battlefield Rd, Springfield, MO 65807 · marriott.com
2455 N Glenstone Ave, Springfield, MO 65803 · marriott.com
1772 S Glenstone Ave, Springfield, MO 65804 · lamplighterhotels.com
517 E Elm St, Springfield, MO 65806 · hilton.com
2114 Glenstone Ave, Springfield, MO 65804 · battlefieldinnspringfield.top
2431 N Glenstone Ave, Springfield, MO 65803 · hilton.com
1845 E Sunshine St, Springfield, MO 65804 · bestwestern.com
3776 S Glenstone Ave, Springfield, MO 65804 · choicehotels.com
430 South Ave, Springfield, MO 65806 · marriott.com
3330 E Battlefield Rd, Springfield, MO 65804 · choicehotels.com
1550 E Raynell Pl, Springfield, MO 65804 · choicehotels.com
Indoor
815 N Glenstone Ave, Springfield, MO 65802
Restaurants & places to go
American, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00 · 305 S Market Ave, Springfield, 65806 · springfieldbrewingco.com
Ice Cream, Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Su-Th 10:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-23:00 Features: takeaway · 3757 South Glenstone Avenue, Springfield, 65804 · freddys.com
Asian, Diner, Grill, Korean, Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 12:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 12:00-22:30 · 3242 South Stewart Avenue, 65804 · thekpot.com
Barbecue, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00 · 1720 South Campbell Avenue, Springfield, 65807 · ribcrib.com
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:30-21:00 Features: takeaway · 3220 East Sunshine Street, Springfield · zaxbys.com
Restaurant · NY Style Pizzeria · 1454 East Sunshine St · thebigslicespringfield.com
Mexican, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-20:30 · 300 East Battlefield Road, Springfield, 65807 · casabellabattlefield.com
Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Fr 11:00-14:30, 17:00-21:00; Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 11:00-20:00 · 220 West Battlefield Road, Springfield, 65807 · myeverydaythai.com
Steak House, Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Th 16:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 16:00-22:00; Su 12:00-21:00 · 2058 South Glenstone Avenue, Springfield, 65804-2428 · willschophouse.com
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Th,Su 05:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 05:30-23:00 · 2970 East Sunshine Street · 7brew.com
Pizza, Sandwich, Pasta, Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Th 11:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 11:00-20:00 · 2101 West Chesterfield Boulevard,… · garbospizzeria.com
Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Fr 10:30-21:00 · 1632 East Sunshine Street, Springfield, 65804 · hkispringfield.com
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 16:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 16:00-22:00 · 306 South South Avenue, Springfield, 65806 · nonnascafe.net
Sushi, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00 · 3046 South Kimbrough Avenue, Springfield, 65807 · facebook.com
Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 11:00-14:00, 17:00-21:00 · 311 South Jefferson Avenue, Springfield, 65806 · zaykaspringfield.com
Vietnamese, Bubble Tea, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo,We,Th 11:00-20:30; Tu 11:00-14:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-21:30; Su 11:00-17:30 Features: takeaway · 1338 East…
Donut, Cafe · Donut cafe · 1109 East Battlefield Road, Springfield, 65807 · parlordoughnuts.com
Pasta, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 11:00-20:00 Features: takeaway · 321 East Battlefield Road, Springfield, 65807 · pastaexpress.com
Sandwich, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 4132 South Campbell Avenue, Springfield, 65807
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-18:00 · 211 South Market Avenue, Springfield, 65806 · kingdomsgf.com
Japanese, Sushi, Restaurant · Japanese/Sushi restaurant · eatoceanzen.com
Dessert, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Dessert/Coffee Shop cafe · 207 Park Central East, Springfield, 65806 · 417europeancafe.com
Seafood, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Pita, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Frozen Custard, Ice Cream · Frozen Custard ice cream · 2726 South Campbell Avenue, Springfield, 65807
Fast Food · Opening hours: 06:30-22:00 · 1272 East Battlefield Road, Springfield, 65804 · locations.wendys.com
Korean, Barbecue, Restaurant · Korean/Barbecue restaurant · 4121 South National Avenue, Springfield, 65807 · bawikbbq.com
Greek, Restaurant · Greek restaurant · 320 East Walnut Street, Springfield, 65806 · greekbelly.com
Peruvian, Restaurant · Peruvian restaurant · 234 East Commercial Street, Springfield, 65803
Grill, Restaurant · Grill restaurant
Sports Bar, Bar And Grill, Restaurant · Sports Bar/Bar And Grill restaurant · 1218 East Trafficway Street, Springfield, 65802
Breakfast, Restaurant · Breakfast restaurant · 3837 South Campbell Avenue, Springfield, 65807
Bubble Tea, Cafe · Bubble Tea cafe · 3424 South Glenstone Avenue, 65804
Brazilian, Restaurant · Brazilian restaurant
Lebanese, Restaurant · Lebanese restaurant · 338 East Commercial Street, Springfield, 65803
Juice, Fast Food · Juice fast food · Springfield
Food Court · Features: step-free access
Ice Cream · ice cream
Indoor
American, Restaurant · Opening hours: 24/7 · locations.wafflehouse.com
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 24/7 Features: takeaway · 3880 West Sunshine Street, Springfield, 65807 · locations.whataburger.com
Asian, Restaurant · Asian restaurant · 1540 West Republic Road, 65807 · leongsasiandiner.com
Barbecue, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-19:00 Features: step-free access · 3650 South Campbell Avenue, Springfield, 65807 · citybutchersgf.com
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:30-22:00 · 1382 East Battlefield Road, 65804 · hueymagoos.com
172 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) 7.2 mi to the centre
2300 N Airport Blvd, Springfield, MO 65802 — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 7 airlines (Allegiant Air, American Airlines, United Airlines, US Airways…) · direct flights to 9 destinations incl. Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, Denver, Las Vegas… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 7 airlines, 9 direct destinations
- Allegiant Air G4 (MD-80, A320) · 5 routes: Las Vegas, Mesa, Punta Gorda, Sanford, St. Petersburg
- American Airlines AA (ERJ-145, ERD) · 2 routes: Chicago*, Dallas-Fort Worth*
- United Airlines UA (CRJ, ERJ-145, ERJ) · 2 routes: Chicago*, Denver*
- US Airways US (ERJ-145, ERD) · 2 routes: Chicago*, Dallas-Fort Worth*
- Air France AF (CRJ) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Delta Air Lines DL (CRJ-900, CRJ) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (CRJ) · 1 route: Atlanta*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Downtown Airport 2.4 mi to the centre
Springfield, MO, US
Gardner Airport 6.5 mi to the centre
Springfield, MO, US
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF); 26 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: SGF has direct flights to 9 destinations on 7 airlines (incl. Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, Denver, Las Vegas…).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Springfield, Missouri. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
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