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Fun Things To Do In Springfield, MO
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Springfield, Missouri rests atop an ancient plateau, surrounded by rolling hills and offering an interesting mixture of metropolitan amenities, scenic natural beauty and a vibrant history. As Missouri’s third largest city, Springfield is rich with unique and entertaining attractions, over a thousand dining options as well as a variety of shopping & cultural activities. Springfield, also known as the Queen City of the Ozarks, has had a noteworthy history. Significant Civil War battles occurred in and around Springfield, leaving in its wake the Springfield National Cemetery and eventually Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield. The nation’s first recorded “Wild West Era” shootout took place on Springfield’s Park Central Square following the Civil War. Early in the Twentieth Century, a name was needed for the route that would connect Chicago to Los Angeles; On April 30th 1926 Springfield, MO became the birthplace of Route 66 as officials converged in the city and decided on a name.
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If you do not like the weather in the Ozarks, wait a while and it will change. The average annual precipitation in Springfield is 43 inches; about half of that amount is in the form of snow. In the winter the average low and high temperatures are 24-45 degrees Fahrenheit and in the summer the average low and high temperatures are 65-88 degrees Fahrenheit. Anytime is the perfect time to visit Springfield, depending on the type of experiences you are looking to engage in.
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Monthly Temperatures in Springfield
Month
Low
Avg
High
January
21.8
F°
31.7
F°
41.6
F°
February
26.4
F°
37.1
F°
47.7
F°
March
34.9
F°
46.3
F°
57.8
F°
April
43.6
F°
55.6
F°
67.7
F°
May
53.4
F°
64.7
F°
75.9
F°
June
62.2
F°
73.4
F°
84.6
F°
July
67.1
F°
78.5
F°
89.9
F°
August
65.6
F°
77.6
F°
89.5
F°
September
57.4
F°
69.3
F°
81.2
F°
October
46.1
F°
58.4
F°
70.6
F°
November
35.3
F°
45.9
F°
56.4
F°
December
25.9
F°
35.7
F°
45.5
F°
Destinations in and around Springfield to Visit
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(33.3 miles )
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(58.8 miles )
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(63.5 miles )
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(64.8 miles )
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(65.8 miles )
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(66.7 miles )
Fayetteville, AR
(79.3 miles )
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