Springfield
United States · MissouriUS
City in Missouri, United States
Springfield is the third most populous city in the U.S. state of Missouri and the county seat of Greene County. The city's population was 169,176 at the 2020 census. It is the principal city of the Springfield metropolitan area, which had an estimated population of 487,061 in 2022 and includes the counties of Christian, Dallas, Greene, Polk, and Webster. Springfield is the largest city in the Ozarks region, and sits on the Springfield Plateau, which ranges from nearly level to rolling hills.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 125,000
- Coordinates
- 37.215, -93.298
- Timezone
- America/Chicago
- Elevation
- 396 m
Overview of Springfield
Travellers heading to Missouri, United States will find Springfield, a medium-sized town. Records put its population near 125,000. And that scale sets the rhythm of a stay. The local offer centres on culture, nature and nightlife. It lies in the northern hemisphere, which drives its seasonal calendar.
Things to do in Springfield
Culture in Springfield
(2)Our data lists Cathedrals and Cemeteries as culture options here. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Springfield.
Nature in Springfield
(2)Nature lovers get Caves and Walkways. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Springfield. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Nightlife in Springfield
(1)Under nightlife, Springfield is tagged with Casinos. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Springfield's own activity tags.
More to do in Springfield
(1)Springfield's other activities entries include Fishing. It is a direct read of Springfield's activity profile. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Best time to visit Springfield
April to June and September to October offers mild conditions for outdoor routes.
Getting there & around
Springfield pairs regional access with a walkable core. Set your clock to America/Chicago on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Springfield that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Springfield known for?
- Travellers associate Springfield with culture, nature and nightlife. It sits in Missouri, United States and counts about 125,000 residents.
- What can you do in Springfield?
- Springfield is tagged with Cathedrals, Cemeteries, Caves, Walkways and Casinos, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- When is the best time to visit Springfield?
- April to June and September to October offers mild conditions for outdoor routes.
- Where is Springfield located?
- Springfield belongs to Missouri, United States, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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