Local Area Attractions Near Springfield / Route 66 KOA Holiday

Go ahead and add another day to your reservation! There are so many fun things to see and do in the Springfield area. Go on a cave tour, catch a foul ball at a Minor League baseball game, or even take a stroll through a historic civil war battlefield. There's even more to see on your return trip!

Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World

Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World

You will observe firsthand the beauty of fish and wildlife from around the world. Learn how vital it is that we practice quality conservation to preserve our environment and its inhabitants through lifelike dioramas and conservation education messages. The captivating decor includes mounted wild game, a 30-foot waterfall, freshwater and saltwater aquariums and an art gallery.

1935 S Campbell Ave

Springfield, MO 65807

417-887-7334

Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and Aquarium

Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and Aquarium

Spanning 350,000 square feet with over 1.5 miles of trails, Wonders of Wildlife takes you on a journey through immersive habitats that entertain and educate while sharing the story of America's most significant conservationists throughout history and today. The experience celebrates those who hunt, fish and act as stewards of the land and water. Located next to Bass Pro Shops National Headquarters in Springfield, Missouri, the campus is a centerpiece of America's Conservation Capital in Missouri's Ozark Mountains.

500 W Sunshine St

Springfield, MO 65807

417-890-9278

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Civil War Museum/Wilson's Creek National Battlefield

Civil War Museum/Wilson's Creek National Battlefield

Explore the rich Civil War heritage of the Ozark Mountain Country at General Sweeny's Museum of Civil War History and adjacent Wilson's Creek National Battlefield. This facility displays artifacts and weapons of the war in the Trans-Mississippi, more familiarly known as the area west of the Mississippi River.

The visitor center at the Wilson's Creek National Battlefield features a film, a battle map and a museum to provide an introduction to the battlefield and its relevance to the Civil War. Guided tours, historic weapon- firing demonstrations plus picnic area and trails are available.

6424 West Farm Road 182

Republic, MO 65738

417-732-2662

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Fantastic Caverns

Fantastic Caverns

Watch in awe as a Jeep tram drives you into a magnificent cavern where ancient onyx formations grow up from the floor and down from the ceiling with lustrous, colorful coats of moisture. The beauty and mystery of nature is vividly displayed here in the only cave in America large enough for vehicles to drive through.

4872 N Farm Road 125

Springfield, MO 65803

417-833-2010

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Springfield Cardinals Baseball at Hammons Field

Springfield Cardinals Baseball at Hammons Field

Enjoy a night of AA minor league baseball at Hammons Field in downtown Springfield. The Springfield Cardinals are the AA affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals. The season lasts from April to September.

955 E Trafficway

Springfield, MO 65802

417-863-0395

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Local Area Recreation Near Springfield / Route 66 KOA Holiday

Golf

Golf

Deer Lake Golf Course is a challenging eighteen-hole public course adjoining our campground. Springfield boasts many other great courses too -- all in Payne Stewart's home town!

Deer Lake Golf Course

5544 W State Hwy 266

Springfield, MO 65802

417-865-8888

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Shopping

Shopping

You'll find a fantastic 160-store mall, Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World Flagship Store and unique specialty shops all within ten miles.

Battlefield Mall

2825 S Glenstone Ave

Springfield, MO 65804

417-883-4111

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Antique Shopping

Antique Shopping

Like to search for that special one-of-a-kind item? There are many antique shops within one-half hour of campground. Dealers claim some of the most reasonable prices in the country!

Relics Antique Mall and Tea Room

2015 W. Battlefield Rd

Springfield, MO 65804

417-885-0007

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Fishing

Fishing

World-class fishing including great bass, trout and crappie fishing are all within one hour of campground.

Lake Springfield

5324 South Kissick Avenue

Springfield, MO 65804

417-891-1550

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