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Springfield Tourism and Sightseeing
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.   Skip to Best Time to Visit. View Map.

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Honk! Jr. at Springfield Little Theatre
Honk! Jr. at Springfield Little Theatre things to do on a rainy day in Springfield, MO
This Weekend, Apr 26, 2024 (Friday) Theater event in Springfield, MO USA

Honk! Jr. April 26, 2024 at Springfield Little Theatre in Springfield, MO 7:00PM
Honk! Jr. at Springfield Little Theatre
Honk! Jr. at Springfield Little Theatre things to do on a rainy day in Springfield, MO
This Weekend, Apr 28, 2024 (Sunday) Theater event in Springfield, MO USA

Honk! Jr. April 28, 2024 at Springfield Little Theatre in Springfield, MO 2:00PM
In This Moment: Kiss Of Death Part 2 at Shrine Mosque
In This Moment: Kiss Of Death Part 2 at Shrine Mosque things to do on a rainy day in Springfield, MO
Aug 11, 2024 (Sunday) Concert event in Springfield, MO USA

In This Moment: Kiss Of Death Part 2 August 11, 2024 at Shrine Mosque in Springfield, MO 7:00PM
Joe Bonamassa at Juanita K. Hammons Hall
Joe Bonamassa at Juanita K. Hammons Hall things to do on a rainy day in Springfield, MO
Nov 20, 2024 (Wednesday) Concert event in Springfield, MO USA

Joe Bonamassa November 20, 2024 at Juanita K. Hammons Hall in Springfield, MO 8:00PM
Joe Satriani w/ Steve Vai at Gillioz Theatre
Joe Satriani w/ Steve Vai at Gillioz Theatre things to do on a rainy day in Springfield, MO
This Weekend, Apr 26, 2024 (Friday) Concert event in Springfield, MO USA

Joe Satriani w/ Steve Vai April 26, 2024 at Gillioz Theatre in Springfield, MO 8:00PM
Jordan Davis: Damn Good Time World Tour
Jordan Davis: Damn Good Time World Tour things to do on a rainy day in Springfield, MO
Aug 08, 2024 (Thursday) Concert event in Springfield, MO USA

Jordan Davis: Damn Good Time World Tour August 08, 2024 at Great Southern Bank Arena in Springfield, MO 7:00PM
Josh Gates Live! at Juanita K. Hammons Hall
Josh Gates Live! at Juanita K. Hammons Hall things to do on a rainy day in Springfield, MO
Next Month, May 16, 2024 (Thursday) Theater event in Springfield, MO USA

Josh Gates Live! May 16, 2024 at Juanita K. Hammons Hall in Springfield, MO 8:00PM
Morgan Wade at Gillioz Theatre
Morgan Wade at Gillioz Theatre things to do on a rainy day in Springfield, MO
Next Weekend, May 04, 2024 (Saturday) Concert event in Springfield, MO USA

Morgan Wade May 04, 2024 at Gillioz Theatre in Springfield, MO 8:00PM
OVERTIME: The Road To Gold Tour in Springfield
OVERTIME: The Road To Gold Tour in Springfield things to do on a rainy day in Springfield, MO
Jun 06, 2024 (Thursday) Concert event in Springfield, MO USA

OVERTIME: The Road To Gold Tour in Springfield June 06, 2024 at Southbound Bar & Grill in Springfield, MO 8:00PM
Parker McCollum: Burn It Down Tour
Parker McCollum: Burn It Down Tour things to do on a rainy day in Springfield, MO
Sep 28, 2024 (Saturday) Concert event in Springfield, MO USA

Parker McCollum: Burn It Down Tour September 28, 2024 at Great Southern Bank Arena in Springfield, MO 7:30PM
Pretty Woman - The Musical at Juanita K. Hammons Hall
Pretty Woman - The Musical at Juanita K. Hammons Hall things to do on a rainy day in Springfield, MO
Today, Apr 24, 2024 (Wednesday) Theater event in Springfield, MO USA

Pretty Woman - The Musical April 24, 2024 at Juanita K. Hammons Hall in Springfield, MO 7:30PM
Pretty Woman - The Musical at Juanita K. Hammons Hall
Pretty Woman - The Musical at Juanita K. Hammons Hall things to do on a rainy day in Springfield, MO
Tomorrow, Apr 25, 2024 (Thursday) Theater event in Springfield, MO USA

Pretty Woman - The Musical April 25, 2024 at Juanita K. Hammons Hall in Springfield, MO 7:30PM
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee things to do on a rainy day in Springfield, MO
Jun 07, 2024 (Friday) Theater event in Springfield, MO USA

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee June 07, 2024 at Springfield Little Theatre in Springfield, MO 7:00PM
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee things to do on a rainy day in Springfield, MO
Jun 08, 2024 (Saturday) Theater event in Springfield, MO USA

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee June 08, 2024 at Springfield Little Theatre in Springfield, MO 7:00PM
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee things to do on a rainy day in Springfield, MO
Jun 09, 2024 (Sunday) Theater event in Springfield, MO USA

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee June 09, 2024 at Springfield Little Theatre in Springfield, MO 2:00PM
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee things to do on a rainy day in Springfield, MO
Jun 13, 2024 (Thursday) Theater event in Springfield, MO USA

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee June 13, 2024 at Springfield Little Theatre in Springfield, MO 7:00PM
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee things to do on a rainy day in Springfield, MO
Jun 14, 2024 (Friday) Theater event in Springfield, MO USA

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee June 14, 2024 at Springfield Little Theatre in Springfield, MO 7:00PM
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee things to do on a rainy day in Springfield, MO
Father's Day Weekend, Jun 15, 2024 (Saturday) Theater event in Springfield, MO USA

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee June 15, 2024 at Springfield Little Theatre in Springfield, MO 2:00PM
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee things to do on a rainy day in Springfield, MO
Father's Day, Jun 16, 2024 (Sunday) Theater event in Springfield, MO USA

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee June 16, 2024 at Springfield Little Theatre in Springfield, MO 7:00PM
Uriah Heep at Gillioz Theatre
Uriah Heep at Gillioz Theatre things to do on a rainy day in Springfield, MO
Next Month, May 24, 2024 (Friday) Concert event in Springfield, MO USA

Uriah Heep May 24, 2024 at Gillioz Theatre in Springfield, MO 7:30PM
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Best Time to Visit Springfield


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.

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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°

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