Cali’s Guidebook
Neighborhoods
Downtown Springfield
Historic Commercial Street is home to many of my favorite international restaurants, coffee shops, antique shops, Askinosie Chocolate Factory, and one of Springfield's oldest bars, Lindberg's Tavern! They also host a seasonal farmer's market on Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings.
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Commercial Street Historic District
Historic Commercial Street is home to many of my favorite international restaurants, coffee shops, antique shops, Askinosie Chocolate Factory, and one of Springfield's oldest bars, Lindberg's Tavern! They also host a seasonal farmer's market on Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings.
Urban Farm
Get some fresh veggies for your stay! This urban farm is literally around the corner!
Urban Roots Farm
823 West State StreetGet some fresh veggies for your stay! This urban farm is literally around the corner!
This farm offers seasonal produce and is only 5 minutes from the house whereas the farmer's markets are at least a 15 to 20 minute drive.
Fassnight Creek Farms
1366 S Fort AveThis farm offers seasonal produce and is only 5 minutes from the house whereas the farmer's markets are at least a 15 to 20 minute drive.
Park & Pool
Fassnight Park
1305 S Campbell AveMy childhood park and pool! Need I say more! 💜
Phelps Grove Park
950 E Bennett StSequiota Park
3500 S Lone Pine AveNathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park
2400 S Scenic AveButterfly House
South Creek Greenway TrailFounders Park
Outdoor movies and live music!
Jordan Valley Ice Park
635 E Trafficway StJordan Valley Park
Breweries
The original of now a dozen or so breweries in the area! Great food and events. Walkable from the house.
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Springfield Brewing Company
305 S Market AveThe original of now a dozen or so breweries in the area! Great food and events. Walkable from the house.
Check out the events at this place... and the great beer!
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Mother's Brewing Company
215 S Grant AveCheck out the events at this place... and the great beer!
A former fire station turned brewery with a great patio, food trucks, and live music! If you catch the right evening, you can see fireworks from the Cardinals baseball field on this patio.
Hold Fast Brewing
235 N Kimbrough AveA former fire station turned brewery with a great patio, food trucks, and live music! If you catch the right evening, you can see fireworks from the Cardinals baseball field on this patio.
If you begin on east Commercial Street and wander west, you'll finish at White River!
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White River Brewing Company
505 W Commercial StIf you begin on east Commercial Street and wander west, you'll finish at White River!
Before Route 66, they called the road from Springfield to Arkansas "Wire Road" because it was lined with the wires needed for communication!
Wire Road Brewing Company
4453 South Timbercreek AvenueBefore Route 66, they called the road from Springfield to Arkansas "Wire Road" because it was lined with the wires needed for communication!
Great Escape Beer Works
4022 S Lone Pine Ave4 By 4 Brewing Company
2811 E Galloway StSightseeing
Plan to spend the better part of the day at WOW, Bass Pro Shops, and Hemingway's restaurant! I recommend parking on the south side of the building and once you enter, find the glass elevators to get a beautiful view of the store.
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Wonders of Wildlife National Museum og Aquarium
500 W Sunshine StPlan to spend the better part of the day at WOW, Bass Pro Shops, and Hemingway's restaurant! I recommend parking on the south side of the building and once you enter, find the glass elevators to get a beautiful view of the store.
Haven't seen the sunset for a while... come here for the best view!
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Vantage Rooftop Lounge and Conservatory
260 E McDaniel StHaven't seen the sunset for a while... come here for the best view!
Pythian Castle
1451 E Pythian StA must see!
Food Scene
St.Michaels restaurant and catering
301 South AvenueThat Lebanese Place
338 E Commercial StCafé Cusco
234 E Commercial StPizza House since 1958
312 E Commercial StZayka indian cuisine
313 S Jefferson AvePaPPo's Pizzeria & Pub Downtown Springfield
221 E Walnut StBlack Sheep Burgers and Shakes
209 E Walnut StThe Order
305 E Walnut StGreek Belly
320 E Walnut StChameleon Cuisine
400 East Walnut StreetCivil Kitchen
107 Park Central SquareDublin's Pass
317 Park Central EastBig Whiskey's American Restaurant & Bar
715 McCroskey StHarbell's Grill and Sports Bar
315 Park Central WHurts Donut Company
1231 Park Central WGreat Live Music & Food! Can also see the Cardinals Baseball field fireworks from their patio!
DUGOUT Bar & Grill & Sports & Music
1218 East Trafficway StreetGreat Live Music & Food! Can also see the Cardinals Baseball field fireworks from their patio!
Casper's
937 W Walnut StSpringfield icon! They have moved to Glenstone!
One of my personal favorites! The owner is actually from Loas. This restaurant has been in Springfield for decades.
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Rama Thai Café
1129 E Walnut StOne of my personal favorites! The owner is actually from Loas. This restaurant has been in Springfield for decades.
Hemingway's
1 S Campbell AveStunning Bar!!!
Tortilleria Perches
1601 W Sunshine StDepending on the day of the week, you can get green or red pozole!!!
Prairie Pie
307 S Jefferson AveSavory or Sweet! And, such a beautiful atmosphere!
Steak 'n Shake
1158 E St Louis StThe Original!!!
Bambinos Cafe on Delmar
1141 E Delmar StKai
306 S Campbell AveHaruno
3044 S Fremont AveCorner 21 Chinese Cuisine
Canton Inn
205 W Sunshine StCreAsian
Gym
It closed! 😔 But the Southside Y is still open on Republic Road. Luckily, a bank from Rolla, MO bought the historic property downtownand will preserve its glory!
Ward Downtown YMCA
417 South Jefferson AvenueIt closed! 😔 But the Southside Y is still open on Republic Road. Luckily, a bank from Rolla, MO bought the historic property downtownand will preserve its glory!