Dickerson Park Zoo
3043 N. Fort Ave.
Springfield, MO 65803
417-864-1800
Hours: April – September 9am – 5pm, October – March 10am – 4pm
Admission Charged

Up-close natural adventure with hundreds of animals. “Missouri Habitats” features native species; gray wolf and mountain lions, river otters and more! Also popular, reptiles and amphibians in the Ambler Diversity of Life building.

Fantastic Caverns
4872 N. Farm Rd. 125
I-44 and Hwy 13 North
Springfield, MO 65803
417-833-2010
Hours: Open year-round, call for additional information
Admission Charged

One of America’s Ride-Through Caves.  A 50-min. guided tour follows an ancient underground riverbed filled with massive formations. The cave stays a comfortable 60°F year-round. Because you ride and never walk, Fantastic Caverns is especially convenient for parents with small children, seniors and physically challenged visitors.

Jefferson Avenue Footbridge
Commercial at Jefferson
Springfield, Missouri 65803
417-864-7015
Hours: Open year-round
Admission Free

At 562 feet end-to-end, the 100 year old Jefferson Avenue Footbridge is one of few still used by pedestrians. Recently restored, train watching continues 24-7 on 13 sets of tracks just below. Double deckers glide by dramatically just inches below. Lit at night, locals refer to it as Springfield’s largest public art sculpture.

Jordan Valley Ice Park
635 E. Trafficway St.
Springfield , MO 65806
417-866-7444
Hours: Open daily, call for hours of operation
Admission Charged
Springfield’s Jordan Valley Ice Park provides excellent family recreational ice sports entertainment. Whether an experienced skater or trying it for the first time, visitors enjoy the open skating, youth and adult instructional programs for all ages. ACHA and NAHL hockey teams provide fast and exciting family entertainment.

Springfield Skatepark
945 W. Meadowmere
Springfield , Missouri  65807
417-868-8758
Hours: Summer 10am – midnight; Winter, Sun. - Thurs. 3 – 9pm, Fri & Sat. 3pm – midnight, closed Monday

Admission Charged
Indoor park is 13,500 square feet with Finland-birch ramps; 25,000 square feet outdoor concrete park with rippin' bowl, flow course and street plaza. Safe environment for young kids and great spectator seating. Pro shop, concessions, beginner lessons, birthday parties and helmet rentals.

Springfield's Incredible Pizza Company
2850 S. Campbell Ave.
Springfield, MO 65807
417-887-3030
 Hours: Sun - Thurs 11am - 9pm; Fri & Sat 11am - 10pm
Admission Charged
Springfield’s most complete family eating and entertainment experience. Pizza, pasta, dessert buffet and 80 item salad bar. Private rooms for birthday parties and group meetings. Seating for more than 600. Fairgrounds game room includes go-karts, bumper cars, mini-golf and more than 100 interactive games.

Wonders of Wildlife Zooquarium
500 W. Sunshine St.
Springfield, MO 65807
877-245-9453
Hours: 9am - 6pm daily. Closed Christmas Day
Admission Charged

Be entertained by over 225 species of live animals in natural habitats, including otters, bobcats, an American bald eagle, sharks, a stingray and more! Self-guided tour with interactive displays; there’s something for everyone!

Wild Bill Hickok Shootout
Park Central Square in Springfield
See the site where the nation's first recorded shootout occurred and helped solidify the reputation of "Wild Bill" Hickok. A marker is on the side of a building at Boonville & Park Central; markers are also located in the street showing where each man stood during the shootout.

Nearby Areas

Silver Dollar City
399 Indian Point Rd
Branson, MO 65616
417-336-7100

Hours: Vary by season, call for additional information

Admission Charged
Family adventures start at the 1880’s theme park – Silver Dollar City! It’s been one of Branson’s greatest attractions for over 40 years filled with thrilling rides like PowderKeg – A Blast In The Wilderness as well as entertaining shows, over 100 demonstrating craftsmen, four fabulous festivals and so much more!

White Water

3505 W. Hwy 76
Branson, MO  65616
800-277-8587

Hours: Open May – September, call for additional information

Admission Charged

White Water is truly a water-wonderful family adventure! The 12-acre water park, located on Highway 76, has a large variety of water rides and attractions. The most adventurous members of the family can experience thrills such as Tropical Twister and Paradise Plunge. The little ones will be right at home on Splash Island and Raintree Island with colorful slides, shoots, nozzles and sprays.  

The Tracks Family Fun Park
4 locations on West Hwy 76
Branson, MO 65616
417-334-1612
Hours: Vary by season, call for additional information

Admission Charged 

The Track Family Fun Park offers excitement for the entire family! Start with Missouri's only wooden go-kart tracks, Wild Woody and The LumberJack. The Tracks' four locations also offer ten more go-kart tracks, supersoaker bumper boats and mini golf. Kids Kountry features kiddie amusement rides for ages 2 and up.

Splash Country Indoors

1945 W. Highway 76

Branson, MO 65616

417-335-3535

Hours: Vary by season, call for additional information

Admission Charged

Missouri’s first indoor water park is now open 365 days in Branson, MO.  20,000 sq. ft. Splash Country has everything from a basketball shooting pool to a 3-story tree house with giant tube slides. Float the river or relax in one of the giant spas.

Branson Scenic Railway

206 East Main St.

Branson, MO 65616

417-334-6110

Hours: Vary by season, call for additional information

Admission Charged

Ride in the style of a bygone era in restored railcars through the Ozarks foothills. Departures from the depot in historic Downtown Branson.