Going to Springfield

August 7th, 2007

I’m heading to Springfield this weekend for a Missouri Bicycle Federation board meeting. What do y’all Interweb people recommend for me there? I’ve never spent much time in the city besides passing through, so I’m looking forward to it a little bit. Sadly I’ll be in meetings all day so I’ll have the evenings to explore…


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5 Responses to “Going to Springfield”

  1. Keith Sader says:
    8/7/2007 at 4:02 pm

    Well let’s see, there’s Bass Pro. The county fair may be going on, and there’s always Lambert’s.

    Other than that, I can’t think of any *real* attractions in Springfield that don’t involve fishing…

  2. jdoublep says:
    8/7/2007 at 6:27 pm

    check the brewery downtown. yummy brews. also, swing by a&b cycle on south national. ask for patrick. tell him you’re a friend of mine, what you’re in town for, and that you’d like some ideas for what to do at night. he should be able to hook you up – perhaps he’ll recommend a good show will be in town or a nice place to whet your whistle.

  3. dangerboy says:
    8/8/2007 at 8:24 am

    Sweet, thanks J. The brewery was already on my list. The bike shop sounds cool, but sadly I’ll be in meetings all day so not sure if I can get in there while they are open.

    Keith, I’ve done Bass Pro enough times already :) And Lambert’s just isn’t the same if it’s not Sikeston.

  4. Xavier Onassis says:
    8/8/2007 at 8:28 am

    Check the nightlife listings and see if the Morells or Skeletons are playing annywhere. Not sure which incarnation, if any, they are using these days. Look for the names Lou Whitney, D. Clinton Thompson, or Donny Thompson. Best live music experience ever. In addition to performing live, Lou Whitney is an incredible producer. Musicians from all over make the pilgrimage to Springfield for Lou Whitney’s magic touch (no homo).

    Have fun!

  5. jeff says:
    8/9/2007 at 9:52 am

    1 – Taco Villa – http://www.mexicanvilla.net/locate.html Hit the one on National
    2 – Springfield Brewing Company – Paul Mueller needed a place to show off his stainless steel bulk tanks, so be built a brewery. They had good music when I was in school. Downtown near the Square. http://www.springfieldbrewingco.com/
    3 – Ebbets Field – a small sports bar in a house beautiful Walnut Street (full of restored Victorian homes). HIGHLY recommended. http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=ebbets+field+springfield,+mo&ie=UTF8&ll=37.206679,-93.281221&spn=0.023003,0.033045&z=15&iwloc=A&om=1
    4 – I second A & B Cycle. I haven’t yet been to their “new” shop down south.
    5 – Mr Yen’s – They put Springfield Cashew Chicken “on the map” har har har http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=4117+S+National+Ave,+Springfield,+MO&sll=37.149525,-93.278775&sspn=0.023021,0.033045&ie=UTF8&ll=37.139639,-93.280663&spn=0.011512,0.016522&z=16&om=1
    6 – If you have a few hours to kill and the weather is nice, go to Wilson’s Creek National Battle Field southwest of town.
    7 – The Cardinals are in town! http://www.springfieldcardinals.com/schedule/August/