About Springfield, MO
The city of Springfield in southwestern Missouri combines the comforts of modern urban life balanced with the scenic Ozark Mountain beauty and small-town hospitality. Once a bustling outpost, during the nation's historic expansion to the West, Springfield is enjoying another boom of sorts as its downtown area sees a revitalization that includes trendy shops, galleries and restaurants. The city is an easy drive to and from tourist spots like Branson and its Silver Dollar City.