- The list below includes 27 free or cheap things to do in or near Springfield, Missouri, including 35 different types of inexpensive activities like Bowling, Movie Theaters, Parks and Fishing.
- From Nathanael Greene Park/Close Memorial to Springfield National Cemetery, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Springfield and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Nixa, Ozark and Republic.
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2400 S. Scenic Ave., Springfield, MO
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Home to a new botanical garden, the Nathanael Greene Park/Close Memorial covers 113 acres. In here are also found a butterfly house and a Japanese garden, among others.
2.9 Miles
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57 votes
1702 East Seminole Street, Springfield, MO 65804
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Established in 1867, the Springfield National Cemetery is the resting place for many of the men who died at the Battle of Wilson Creek. The cemetery has several monuments and memorials, including a marble pillar honoring Brig. Gen. Nathaniel Lyon.
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Springfield's Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden is a tranquil oasis of lily ponds, wooden bridges, bonsai trees, rock arrangements and plants native to Japan. It is best explored during warm weather.
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Featuring access to walking trails, a water fountain and plenty of natural beauty, Jordan Valley Park is open to the public year-round. Conveniently located near a vast parking space, it encourages visitors to enjoy other nearby attractions such as a local creamery.
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247 votes
4601 S. Nature Center Way, Springfield, MO 65804
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Covering 80 acres, the Springfield Conservation Nature Center has on its site a total of 3 miles of trails, covered lunch areas and bus and RV parking spots. The building has an auditorium, classrooms and an information desk.
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The old-fashioned 1984 Arcade in Springfield, Missouri thrills gaming fans with traditional kiosk-style machines. Its fun, friendly atmosphere is family-friendly. Customers pay a small entrance fee and enjoy free access to the games.
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A unique speleological experience awaits visitors at Fantastic Caverns in Sainte Germaine, Missouri. The vast and breathtakingly beautiful cave is so large that tours take place aboard vehicles. It is the only vehicle-toured cave in the world.
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194 votes
4326 West Madison St., Springfield, MO 65802
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Accommodating visitors of all skill levels, Branson Guided Fishing Trips specializes in spin and fly-fishing excursions. Visitors can catch bass and trout in the region's lakes and waterways, including Taneycomo Lake and Table Rock Lake.
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Discovery Center of Springfield
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438 St. Louis, Springfield, MO 65806
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An interactive hands-on museum, the Discovery Center of Springfield has 4 floors of exhibits, which include a high wire bicycle and a world wise gallery, among others.
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A movie theater multiplex with eleven auditoriums, the Springfield 11 Imax Theater shows primarily newly released Hollywood films. The theater features a digital IMAX auditorium, as well as 3D options.