Springfield, Missouri | 45 Things You Should Know!

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Springfield, Missouri | 45 Things You Should Know! 1.Springfield, Missouri, is known as the "Queen City of the Ozarks." 2. Springfield is the third-largest city in Missouri, with a population of about 170,000. 3. Springfield got its name from a settler, John Polk Campbell, who named it after his hometown in Springfield, Tennessee. 4. Springfield is known as the birthplace of Route 66, the famous American highway that originally stretched from Chicago, Illinois to Santa Monica, California. 5. If you're a fan of the outdoors, you'll love the 92 parks within the Springfield city limits. 6. Springfield has three lakes and over 100 miles of greenways and trails. 7. Known for the Fantastic Caverns, Springfield is home to the only ride-through cave in America. 8. Speaking of caves, Springfield sits on a plateau called Springfield Plateau, famous for its natural springs and caves. 9. History lovers, you'll find the Wilson's Creek National Battlefield in Springfield, which marks a significant Civil War battle in 1861. 10. The original Bass Pro Shops store, an iconic American chain of hunting, fishing, camping, and related outdoor recreation merchandise, started in Springfield. 11. Springfield also hosts the Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and Aquarium, voted America's Best Aquarium by USA Today. 12. Who loves cashew chicken? Springfield is known for its unique style of this classic Chinese dish, invented by local chef David Leong. 13. You'll find a giant fork in Springfield. At 35 feet tall, it's known to be the largest fork in the world. 14. The Pythian Castle, a historical and supposedly haunted site, offers tours showcasing its rich history dating back to 1913. 15. Missouri State University, the second-largest university in the state, calls Springfield home. 16. Drury University, a private liberal arts college, is also in Springfield, founded way back in 1873. 17. Springfield was the site of the famous 1906 trial concerning "The Shepherd of the Hills," a bestselling novel set in the Ozarks. 18. Music lovers, did you know? The Ozark Mountain Daredevils, a successful American country rock band, started in Springfield. 19. Springfield has been featured in several films, including "The Springfield Three" and "Winter's Bone." 20. One of Springfield's former residents was famed outlaw Wild Bill Hickok. 21. The Springfield Art Museum features a collection of over 10,000 art pieces. 22. Springfield has a unique park called Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park, which is a 207-acre working farm. 23. For train enthusiasts, the Jefferson Avenue Footbridge, an historic railway pedestrian bridge, is a must-visit. 24. Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park boasts one of the most beautiful botanical gardens, covering 114 acres of grounds. 25. The Air & Military Museum of the Ozarks is in Springfield, preserving the military history of the Ozarks. 26. Dickerson Park Zoo, a 160-acre zoo, is a local favorite with over 500 animals representing 160 species. 27. Springfield is a city with rich theatre culture, with historic theaters like the Landers Theatre and Gillioz Theatre. 28. Hammons Field, home to the Springfield Cardinals, a minor league baseball team, is a perfect place to enjoy America's favorite pastime. 29. Did you know Springfield has its own ballet company? Springfield Ballet is a midwestern gem, established in 1976. 30. One of Springfield's most popular events is the annual Japanese Fall Festival, showcasing Springfield's sister city relationship with Isesaki, Japan. 31. For all bookworms, the city's main library, Springfield-Greene County Library, houses over half a million books. 32. If you're a foodie, the city has over 1,000 restaurants, boasting diverse culinary scenes from traditional American to globally-inspired cuisines. 33. Also, the Springfield-style Cashew Chicken has even been featured on the Food Network! 34. Springfield has one of the largest urban park systems in the country, where you can indulge in sports, botanical gardens, and much more. 35. Adventure lovers should not miss the Ozark Greenways, a network of linear parks, offering fantastic opportunities for walking, running, and biking. 36. If you love classic cars, you can visit the Route 66 Car Museum to admire the collection of vintage vehicles. 37. The Discovery Center of Springfield is a hands-on, cool, fun, interactive museum that inspires learning through exploration and discovery.. If you'd like to learn more about life in Missouri you should download the Lifey app. Also, you should totally do the rapid fire video survey about your experiences in Springfield, MO, on the Lifey app. It’s fun, easy and will help a lot of people. Lifey is 100% free and has tens of thousands of vlogs you can’t find anywhere else. Thanks for watching!