Amanda's Guidebook

Amanda
Amanda's Guidebook

Neighborhoods

Historic homes, walkable sidewalks, across the street from. Missouri State University, and Springfield's only neighborhood merchants zone with local eats, micro brewery, and shops.
8 locals recommend
Rountree
8 locals recommend
Historic homes, walkable sidewalks, across the street from. Missouri State University, and Springfield's only neighborhood merchants zone with local eats, micro brewery, and shops.

Food Scene

We like to try locally owned eateries when we travel. with that in mind here are some of Springfield's best. several of which are adjacent to our Airbnbs.
Locally made ice cream, waffle bar, and farm produce located just downstairs.
Culture Counter
607 S Pickwick Ave
Locally made ice cream, waffle bar, and farm produce located just downstairs.
Locally roasted coffee, neighborhood gathering place, delicious eats, shares a patio with your stay! Wonderfully curated wine and spirits selection.
16 locals recommend
Cherry Picker Package X Fare
601 S Pickwick Ave
16 locals recommend
Locally roasted coffee, neighborhood gathering place, delicious eats, shares a patio with your stay! Wonderfully curated wine and spirits selection.
Springfield's best micro brewery and beer garden located across the street.
30 locals recommend
Tie & Timber Beer Co.
1451 E Cherry St
30 locals recommend
Springfield's best micro brewery and beer garden located across the street.
It's not on our corner but it is simply the best rooftop watering hole in town. Hands down.
17 locals recommend
Vantage Rooftop Lounge and Conservatory
260 E McDaniel St
17 locals recommend
It's not on our corner but it is simply the best rooftop watering hole in town. Hands down.
Amazing local gem just a few doors down.
17 locals recommend
Tea Bar & Bites
621 S Pickwick Ave
17 locals recommend
Amazing local gem just a few doors down.
Tacos! Really good tacos, just down the block.
12 locals recommend
Team Taco
1454 E Cherry St
12 locals recommend
Tacos! Really good tacos, just down the block.
Tiny live music venue right across Cherry Street.
The Royal
1427 E Cherry St
Tiny live music venue right across Cherry Street.
Springfield-style cashew chicken is a thing. I like this place but there are options everywhere!
Peking House Restaurant
3108 E Sunshine St
Springfield-style cashew chicken is a thing. I like this place but there are options everywhere!

Sightseeing

Kayak rentals, walking trail, fishing, great views on the southern edge of town.
8 locals recommend
Lake Springfield Park, Boathouse and Marina
2312 Lake Springfield Park Rd
8 locals recommend
Kayak rentals, walking trail, fishing, great views on the southern edge of town.
5 minute drive, gorgeous aquarium with an Ozarks twist.
147 locals recommend
Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and Aquarium
500 W Sunshine St
147 locals recommend
5 minute drive, gorgeous aquarium with an Ozarks twist.

Shopping

The original, biggest, and most spectacular Bass Pro.
141 locals recommend
Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World
1 S Campbell Ave
141 locals recommend
The original, biggest, and most spectacular Bass Pro.
Bike shop just steps away...great owners who actually run the place.
Queen City Cycles
Bike shop just steps away...great owners who actually run the place.
Cross the street to paint your own pottery.
Artistree Pottery
1423 E Cherry St
Cross the street to paint your own pottery.

Sports

If you are bringing your mountain bike...
Sac River Mountain Bike Trail
If you are bringing your mountain bike...
just about a mile away, award winning minor league stadium and team.
21 locals recommend
Springfield Cardinals
955 E Trafficway St
21 locals recommend
just about a mile away, award winning minor league stadium and team.