Travel to captivating Southwest Missouri
Come and experience Southwest Missouri and its entertainment, theater scene and opera. Renowned for its shopping, cave exploring and sporting events, this city welcomes all visitors. Silver Dollar City and Branson Landing are just a couple of the must-sees. A vacation rental can help make your stay complete. Many rentals come with a full kitchen and laundry facilities.
Activities and attractions in Southwest Missouri
Do you want to find attractions to see in the city? Venture out of your cozy vacation rental and check out everything that makes Southwest Missouri a one-of-a-kind vacation spot. These are some of the top attractions to see, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:
- Wonders of Wildlife Museum & Aquarium (3.6 mi / 5.9 km)
- Springfield Cardinals (5.4 mi / 8.7 km)
- Dickerson Park Zoo (8.6 mi / 13.9 km)
- Wild Animal Safari (15 mi / 24.1 km)
- Springfield Conservation Nature Center (1.6 mi / 2.6 km)
- Trail of Tears National Historic Trail (4.1 mi / 6.6 km)
Exploring the natural landscape of Southwest Missouri
Whether you're an active traveler or just want to appreciate the scenery, Southwest Missouri is a great place to get outside. Here are some of the area’s most enchanting features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:
- Fantastic Caverns (11.8 mi / 19 km)
- Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park (4.2 mi / 6.7 km)
- Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden (4.3 mi / 6.9 km)
- Smallin Civil War Cave (7.2 mi / 11.6 km)
- Crystal Cave (13.2 mi / 21.3 km)
- Massey Park (24.1 mi / 38.8 km)
Transportation to and around Southwest Missouri
The nearest airport is in Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF), located 9.8 mi (15.7 km) from the city center. If you can't find a flight that works for your travel itinerary, you might consider flying into Branson, MO (BKG), which is 41.3 mi (66.5 km) away.