Visitors
Whether looking for a hotel, a place to eat or something fun to do between games, our visitors have a plethora of options awaiting them in Springfield, Missouri! Listed below are strong supporters of sports in Springfield and the Springfield Sports Commission.
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Bass Pro Shops
Grandaddy of all outdoor stores. Fishing, hunting, camping, boating, golf, gifts, footwear and apparel. Explore the 300,000-square-foot showroom loaded with unique features, including an art gallery, barber shop, firing range, Tracker boat showroom, waterfalls, aquariums, Hemingway’s Restaurant, a coffee shop and much more. Your adventure starts here.
BigShots Golf
At BigShots Golf you’ll find a 12-acre interactive golf driving range full of mind-blowing, never-ending fun, complete with 56 bays, a six-hole mini-golf course, mouthwatering foodie creations from our scratch kitchen and so much more. Using real golf balls, pro players and newbies alike have a blast with our 3D augmented reality tech, putting a new spin on the game. Golf not your thing? No worries, we’ve got you covered. Kick back and relax as you share great food, handcrafted cocktails, outdoor fire pits, and yard games with the people you love most. With NFL Sunday Ticket, game-day specials, and tons of TVs in our sports bar, you’ll never miss your favorite team. We’re all about bringing people together to share big laughs and great times. So, grab your friends, find your family, and come take your BigShot.
Drury University
The mission of the Drury Athletics Department is to support the overall mission of Drury University. This is accomplished by providing a balanced, high-quality education for student athletes and by serving the university community, alumni, and friends through success and distinction within an environment of uncompromising integrity.
Evangel University
Evangel University is a comprehensive Christian university committed to excellence in educating and equipping students to become spirit-empowered servants of God who impact the church and society globally. Evangel is a member of the NAIA Division I Athletics. Along with intramural athletics, Evangel has seven men’s sports teams and eight women’s sports teams.
Missouri Sports Hall of Fame
The Missouri Sports Hall of Fame welcomes you to celebrate the careers of sports role models and relive the greatest moments in Missouri sports history. Find your favorite player, coach or team on our site, or come to the museum where we have 4,000 items of sports memorabilia and hands-on exhibits. You can feel the speed as you race in the NASCAR simulator, hit your own home run in the batters box against a Major League Baseball pitcher or throw the winning touchdown pass in our football exhibit. Are you ready to play, the ball is in your court!
Missouri State University
Missouri State University is committed to an intercollegiate athletics program which complements the mission of the university and operates in accordance with the principles and regulations of the National Collegiate Athletic Association.
Ozark Empire Fairgrounds
Hosting events throughout the year, including the annual Ozark Empire Fair! For a list of upcoming events visit www.ozarkempirefair.com.
Springfield Cardinals
The Springfield Cardinals are the Double-A Texas League affiliate of the 11-time World Champion St. Louis Cardinals.
Springfield – Greene County Park Board
The Springfield-Greene County Park Board is committed to providing the highest quality of leisure opportunities, to offering programs for relaxation as well as stimulation, and to encouraging personal and community enrichment for the citizens of Springfield, Missouri.
Ozark Mountain Sports Complex
Ozark Mountain Sports Complex (formerly US Baseball Park) was completely renovated in 2016. It is home to the Show-Me Collegiate League and hosts multiple other events throughout the year, including baseball tournaments, concerts, corporate outings and Drury University baseball games.
Visit Springfield Missouri
Springfield, Missouri, the city of culture, hospitality, discovery, of creativity. The city of the Ozarks. Where the pulse of a city meets the exhale of the outdoors, Springfield, Missouri is a city with true heart. Our city calls to those looking for a chance to experience a truly authentic destination, with no expectations except that you come and discover the Ozarks for yourself. Maybe you want to escape into the local city scene and fill your days with local shops, eateries, festivals, or live performances. Or perhaps you’re looking for time to stand still as you float the James River, hike or bike a lakefront trail, or discover the underground world in one of our many caves. Maybe you’re driving through on our Mother Road, Route 66. Whatever calls you to Springfield, we’re excited to show you our city. Because hidden gems are meant to be found. You can also visit their website before your arrival to find out what’s going on in Springfield! SpringfieldMo.org
Volleyball Beach Ozark
At Volleyball Beach, we offer 10 outdoor beach courts, and we have leagues open every night except for Saturdays. On Saturdays, we host a variety of tournaments for anybody with a competitive drive. Say goodbye to packed, low-quality sand courts and say hello to the best sand volleyball courts in the Midwest. You won’t find a better place to hang out with friends, eat good food, and of course, play some beach volleyball!
Wonders of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium
The attraction consists of an all-new 1.5 million-gallon aquarium adventure showcasing thousands of live fish, mammals, reptiles and birds in a tour through the world’s underwater habitats; completely immersive wildlife galleries that bring visitors eye-to-eye with the greatest collection of record-setting big game animals ever assembled from North America, Africa and the Arctic; and a conservation education center for youth programs, conservation groups and events.
Shopping
Bass Pro Shops
Grandaddy of all outdoor stores. Fishing, hunting, camping, boating, golf, gifts, footwear and apparel. Explore the 300,000-square-foot showroom loaded with unique features, including an art gallery, barber shop, firing range, Tracker boat showroom, waterfalls, aquariums, Hemingway’s Restaurant, a coffee shop and much more. Your adventure starts here.
Collegiate Awards
Specializing in awards, personalized gifts, and ad specialties for medium to large corporate and sporting events.
HyVee
Whether purchasing groceries for your hotel room or eating one of HyVee’s amazing buffets, HyVee is a great option for individuals, families and teams!
O’Reilly Auto Parts
O’Reilly Auto Parts is headquartered in Springfield. O’Reilly Auto Parts, from its founding in 1957 as a single store in Missouri to a business consisting of over 3,613 stores in 39 states and more than 47,000 team members ranks in the top three auto parts distributors in the United States.
Thompson Auto Sales Co.
The start of the 21st Century marks another milestone for Thompson’s with a move to their newly constructed 78,620 square foot facility in southeast Springfield. All departments of the full-service dealership are housed under one roof at 1555 East Independence Street.
Also, the Thompson’s added the SAAB franchise, a division of General Motors to their family in June of 2003. As customers needs change, Thompson’s tries to keep ahead of the curve and added a Quicklube center for maintenance items such as oil changes, tires and filters in November of 2003. Then to complete the lineup, on February 1st of 2006 Thompson’s added the Buick franchise to their company and are located at the state-of-the-art facility on Independence in Springfield.
Restaurants
Andy’s Frozen Custard
Andy’s Frozen Custard has always been fanatical about custard, and has served it with pride since 1986. For more than three decades, only the freshest ingredients have been used for a frozen custard experience you can’t get anywhere else.
Big Whiskey’s American Bar & Grill
Big Whiskey’s American Restaurant & Bar is simply a great place to hang out, meet friends & family and share a meal or drinks – or both. Voted year after year as one of the best restaurants & bars in Springfield, Branson and Ozark, you’ll love our atmosphere both inside and on the patio. We’re open late too!
BigShots Golf
At BigShots Golf you’ll find a 12-acre interactive golf driving range full of mind-blowing, never-ending fun, complete with 56 bays, a six-hole mini-golf course, mouthwatering foodie creations from our scratch kitchen and so much more. Using real golf balls, pro players and newbies alike have a blast with our 3D augmented reality tech, putting a new spin on the game. Golf not your thing? No worries, we’ve got you covered. Kick back and relax as you share great food, handcrafted cocktails, outdoor fire pits, and yard games with the people you love most. With NFL Sunday Ticket, game-day specials, and tons of TVs in our sports bar, you’ll never miss your favorite team. We’re all about bringing people together to share big laughs and great times. So, grab your friends, find your family, and come take your BigShot.
Domino’s Pizza
Founded in 1960, Domino’s is the recognized world leader in pizza delivery operating a network of company-owned and franchise-owned stores in the United States and international markets. Domino’s is a company of exceptional people on a mission to be the best pizza delivery company in the world.
Godfather’s Pizza
Founded in 1973, Godfather’s is a Springfield favorite. Order yours today at one of the multiple locations throughout the Ozarks!
Golden Corral – Primrose Street
Golden Corral’s legendary, endless buffet features an abundant variety of delicious familiar favorites and continuous new menu offerings for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
HyVee
Whether purchasing groceries for your hotel room or eating one of HyVee’s amazing buffets, HyVee is a great option for individuals, families and teams!
Nakato Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar
Traditional Japanese setting with a sushi bar & cooked dishes prepared on in-table hibachi grills.
Palm & Paddle Grille
Inspired by their travels to the Caribbean and their love of the beach, founders Greg and Kristin Walker, local entrepreneurs passionate about hospitality and tourism, wanted to create a unique dining experience that brings the magic of the islands to life in Springfield, Missouri.
Pasta Express
For over 25 years, Pasta Express Italian Kitchen has been a family favorite in Springfield, Mo. The restaurant offers a casual atmosphere that is perfect for dining with friends, co-workers, and family members.
Our menu features a wide variety of entrees to satisfy everyone’s taste buds. At Pasta Express your meal is always made from the highest quality ingredients and made to order when you order. Our friendly staff takes pride in making sure you receive exceptional and enjoyable experience.
Pizza Ranch
Pizza Ranch is one of the largest pizza chains in the Midwest with over 200 locations offering a unique Buffet Your Way experience for its guests.
Retro Metro
Retro Metro is 28 years in the making. After both Chef Tiny and Chef Hana crafted culinary greatness at The Metropolitan Grill in Springfield, they decided to go their own way. Southwest Springfield needed a great steak joint and they were just the power couple to bring it. Retro Metro is a “greatest hits album” of Metropolitan Grill — its legacy. But not only do they honor the greatest hits, they create innovative, new dishes, too. Combine Chef Tiny’s decades of restaurant experience with Chef Hana’s California Culinary Academy training and you’ve got the mashup of the century.
What’s with the menu names? Each dish is named after a member of the Retro family — after all, they’re the most valuable part! Look closely at the menu to see the year that each dish debuted.
Eat! Drink! And have a good time!
The Big Slice
The Big Slice is the best New York style pizzeria in town! Stop by today for a slice or a whole pie.
The Pitch Pizza & Pub
Serving up Neapolitan pizza, house made desserts, craft beer, carefully crafted cocktails, wine and artisanal coffee. We source local ingredients as often as possible, offer gluten free options and aim to cultivate a welcoming environment for all. Separate meeting room available for parties and teams.
Whataburger
Whataburger is more than a burger chain. It’s a place that feels like home to more than 50,000 employees, called Family Members, and millions of customers. It’s a brand built on pride, care and love. It’s a place people count on in their communities. It’s a place where goodness lives. So now with more than 900 Whataburger restaurants across 14 states stretching from Arizona to Florida, road-trippers and hometown folks alike continue gathering under the big orange-and-white roofs for fresh, made-to-order burgers and friendly service.
Wings Etc. Grill & Pub
Wings Etc. is located off of Interstate 44 at 2651 N. Glenstone in Springfield, MO. Our goal is good food and great times with no gimmick. Just a good ol’, laid back, family-friendly sports bar. With our wide variety menu, everyone will fall in love with something, whether it be our bone-in wings, Homewrecker Monster Dog or the Loaded Cowboy Burger.
We also have twenty beers on tap, a 100 oz. tanker and over 20 televisions playing your team’s big game. Don’t forget about our “Wall of Flame” Challenge; eat 16 of our hottest wings with “wall sauce” with no drink or other food and receive a t-shirt and your picture on the Wall of Flame!
Lodging
Best Western Plus Coach House Inn
2535 N Glenstone Ave, Springfield, MO 65803
(417) 862-0701
Candlewood Suites Springfield – Medical District
1035 E Republic Rd, Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 881-8500
Comfort Inn & Suites Springfield I-44
2815 N Glenstone Ave, Springfield, MO 65803
(417) 459-4854
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Springfield
2431 N Glenstone Ave, Springfield, MO 65803
(417) 831-3131
Fairfield Inn & Suites Springfield North
2455 N Glenstone Ave, Springfield, MO 65803
(417) 833-9599
Hilton Garden Inn Springfield, MO
4155 S Nature Center Way, Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 875-8800
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Springfield – Medical District
310 E Monastery St, Springfield, MO 65810
(417) 887-8500
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Springfield North
3050 N Kentwood Ave, Springfield, MO 65803
(417) 708-4699
Holiday Inn & Suites Springfield – I-44
2720 N Glenstone Ave, Springfield, MO 65803
(417) 865-8600
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Springfield Airport Plaza
2445 N Airport Plaza Ave, Springfield, MO 65803
(417) 708-6553
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Springfield South
2535 S Campbell Ave, Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 890-6060
Quality Inn US65 & E. Battlefield
3330 E Battlefield Rd, Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 397-4579
The Bradford Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection
1260 E Independence St, Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 886-5090
University Plaza Hotel & Convention Center
333 S John Q Hammons Pkwy, Springfield, MO 65806
(417) 864-7333