Things to do in Springfield with kids

Meet Me In St. Louis?….How about take the family to Missouri!?  Let the Midwestern hospitality welcome you with an incredibly variety of things to do with kids..you won’t want to leave!

Did you know that The Show Me State has 5,500 recorded caves? Fancy visiting some? Of course you do! There are plenty to choose from, including Talking Rocks Cavern and Mark Twain Cave (He was born in here!)

Missouri has an incredibly rich history too, which kids can feel like they are a part of with attractions such as the Lewis and Clark Boat House, and Fort Osage.

Museums where kids can TOUCH things? You bet! Places like Science City and The Discovery Center of Springfield let kids create, play and learn by experimentation!

Of course, Missouri has incredible nature to get lost in, so make sure trips to places like Katy Trail State Park and Missouri Botanical Garden are on your list!

So why not visit the land where iced tea, BBQ and the ice cream cone were invented. Sounds like the perfect land for families! (Here’s a hint – it is!)

There are so many fun things to do in Springfield with kids, we have a feeling you just might not want to leave!

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  • The Discovery Center of Springfield

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    Springfield, MO
    An interactive, hands-on museum where kids can discover about the world, science, and how things work!
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  • Jordan Valley Park

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    Springfield, MO
    Indoor ice skating, waterfalls, fountains and open play space in Springfield at this fun family park!
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  • Lazer Force Lazer Tag Springfield

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    2 miles
    Springfield, MO
    4000 square feet of fun lazer tag arena with full arcade, and private party rooms. A great way for active kids to spend the day!
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  • Dickerson Park Zoo

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    3 miles
    Springfield, MO
    Take a walk on the wild side at Dickerson Park Zoo. The zoo, located in Springfield, Missouri, is home to more than 500 animals representing 170 species. One of the many fun family places to…
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  • Jump Mania Springfield

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    3 miles
    Springfield, MO
    Over 8,700 square feet of bouncing inflatable fun for those active kids, as well as a baby and toddler center!
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  • General Sweeneys Museum of Civil War History

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    9 miles
    Republic, MO
    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. Our facility displays artifacts and weapons of the war in…
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  • Wild Animal Safari

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    14 miles
    Strafford, MO
    You can drive your own vehicle (or take the complimentary bus tour- seasonal) thru our Drive-Thru safari and get to experience hand feeding the animals. On the safari the exotic animals will literally come up…
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  • National Tiger Sanctuary

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    26 miles
    Spokane, MO
    A beautiful sanctuary near Branson, Missouri where kids can get right up close to some incredible tigers and learn all about their environment, and nature as these tigers are protected in a safe, stress free…
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  • Talking Rocks Cavern

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    37 miles
    Reeds Spring, MO
    A "must see" just minutes from Silver Dollar City in Missouri! The whole family will love exploring on your underground adventure, with beautiful caves filled with crystals and amazing scenery.
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  • Silver Dollar City

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    37 miles
    Branson, MO
    Travel back in time to an 1880s mining city, with this Missouri theme park that is perfect for family members of all ages!
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  • Bransons IMAX Entertainment Complex

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    38 miles
    Branson, MO
    Branson's IMAX Entertainment Complex has three thrilling choices for Big Screen entertainment! Choose GIANT-Screen IMAX Adventures for jaw-dropping escapades throughout the world and thru history. Find today's hottest movies in our state-of-the-art, Elite Cinema III.…
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  • Bransons Promised Land Zoo

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    39 miles
    Branson, MO
    Branson's Newest and Wildest Animal Adventure is opening this Spring! We will be featuring many fun and exciting exhibits unlike anywhere else! Get up close and personal with your favorite animals from around the world!
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  • White Water

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    39 miles
    Branson, MO
    White Water fun at Branson's only outdoor water park! Kids and their families can spend the day enjoying very cool water rides & attractions!
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  • Dolly Partons Dixie Stampede Dinner and Show

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    39 miles
    Branson, MO
    A fun-filled, action-packed Dinner and Show extravaganza for everyone! It's the perfect place for families, friends and groups to gather for spectacular special effects and amazing stunts by the most talented performers on two legs…
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  • Ride the Ducks

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    39 miles
    Branson, MO
    Experience Branson sightseeing fun from a duck's eye view on Branson's only duck tour. Travel on land and water in one amazing vehicle. Now Ride The Ducks has 2 fun-filled Branson Adventures. Our Classic Table…
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  • The Track

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    39 miles
    Branson, MO
    Amazing karting tracks across four very close locations in Branson, with a Ferris Wheel, bumper boats, mini golf and more!
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  • Titanic Museum Attraction

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    39 miles
    Branson, MO
    An incredible experience aboard this Titanic experience where kids can walk the Grand Staircase, touch a REAL live iceberg, learn to send an SOS message... and much more!
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  • Shoot For The Stars Mini Golf

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    39 miles
    Branson, MO
    Experience the landmarks of Hollywood whilst you have a fun game of mini golf...in Missouri! Kids fun with a twist!
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  • Hollywood Wax Museum Branson

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    39 miles
    Branson, MO
    Rub shoulders with the stars at this Hollywood Wax Museum, with themed tributes to action, romance, sci-fi and comedy genres!
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  • Hannah’s Maze of Mirrors Branson

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    39 miles
    Branson, MO
    Transport into a modern day fairytale and work your way through a fun mirror maze to rescue the princess!
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  • Castle of Chaos Branson

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    39 miles
    Branson, MO
    Experience the combination of a thrill ride, 3D film and a video game in one scary and fun adventure!
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  • Ripleys Believe It or Not Odditorium

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    39 miles
    Branson, MO
    The odd and unusual displays inside this Odditorium are not the only thing that draws visitors to see this place. The building itself is one of the most photographed buildings in the world!
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  • Pirates Cove Mini Golf

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    40 miles
    Branson, MO
    Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf is great fun for kids over 3 years, with pirate themed mini golf on award-winning courses!
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  • Cooper Creek Resort and Campground

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    41 miles
    Branson, MO
    The perfect RV park and campground for those fishing loving families in Branson, Missouri, with 14 acres of wooded campsites and cabins right on the shores of Lake Taneycomo.
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  • Promised Land Zoo

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    53 miles
    Eagle Rock, MO
    An amazing drive thru animal park in Missouri, with over 500 animals, tours, feedings and fun!
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  • Powers Museum

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    57 miles
    Carthage, MO
    Since 1988, the Powers Museum has focused on Carthage's history with changing annual exhibits on selected themes. Gift shop, tourist info, and reference library on site. Hands-on activities, geocache, and videos. See website for programs…
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  • Eureka Springs and North Arkansas Railway

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    60 miles
    Eureka Springs, AR
    It's fun. It's exciting. It's educational, too! Step back in time to an earlier age of locomotive transportation and enjoy the Excursion Train or the Dining Car.See our 1940-era diesel locomotive in operation or view…
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  • Lake Leatherwood City Park

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    60 miles
    Eureka Springs, AR
    1600 acres of scenic parkland including a lake with boat rentals, extensive hike and bike trails, plus plenty of local wildlife to spot as you explore.
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  • George Washington Carver National Monument

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    60 miles
    Diamond, MO
    A park dedicated to Carver's life, with hands-on programs to help kids imagine young George's life on the Carver Farm. Many activities here are from the everyday life of the 19th century, like dyeing, washing,…
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  • Pig Trail Kart n Golf

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    61 miles
    Eureka Springs, AR
    offers go karting, miniature golf course, batting cages and arcade.
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  • Bridal Cave and Thunder Mountain Park

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    62 miles
    Camdenton, MO
    Guided tours around one of the most scenic caves in the country, with the Bridal Cave in Missouri. With trails, lakes, and picnic areas too!
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  • Lazer Force Lazer Tag Joplin

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    65 miles
    Joplin, MO
    A fun and atmospheric 2 storey lazer tag zone, also popular for birthday parties!
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  • Pea Ridge

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    66 miles
    Garfield, AR
    One of the most important battles in the Civil War, and THE most intact Civil War battlefield in the USA, Pea Ridge is a fascinating, eye-opening and educational experience for the whole family.
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  • Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge

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    67 miles
    Eureka Springs, AR
    is a licensed safe haven mainly for big cats, with up close habitat viewing points, Education Station, and the exciting feeding time in the evening, which you may come back for free of charge.
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  • Big Surf Waterpark

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    68 miles
    Linn Creek, MO
    The biggest, fastest, funnest, safest, cleanest, number one-en-est family fun at the Lake of the Ozarks! For any age, for anybody, Big Surf Waterpark has a variety of rides and attractions! The only thing missing…
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  • Mystic Caverns

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    68 miles
    Harrison, AR
    Come experience a Once-in-a-Lifetime caving adventure through two of Arkansas' most spectacular caves, Mystic Caverns and Crystal Dome Caverns, located in the heart of the Ozarks of Northwest Arkansas.
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  • Mountain Village 1890

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    69 miles
    Bull Shoals, AR
    An historic recreation of an Ozark settlement, this fascinating attraction is a tribute to those pioneers who first settled in this remote part of the USA. Historic, and educational family fun!
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  • Bull Shoals-White River State Park

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    70 miles
    Bull Shoals, AR
    In north central Arkansas amidst the natural beauty of the Ozark Mountains, Bull Shoals-White River State Park stretches along the riverside and lakeshore where the White River and Bull Shoals Lake join at the Bull…
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  • Paintball Ridge

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    70 miles
    Joplin, MO
    Paintball fun on two top of the line airball fields, as well as bleacher setting AND the largest paintball castle complex in the entire Midwest! Get combat ready at Missouri's LARGEST paintball park!
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  • Lazer Force Osage Beach

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    72 miles
    Osage Beach, MO
    Painless, mess-less action combat game, with blacklight, fog, flashing lights and heart pumping music! Perfect for those active kids over 5.
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