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Booking.com It’s no wonder so many visitors come to visit Springfield by car, as it is recognized as the point of origin of the famous Route 66. In 1938, Route 66 became the first completely paved transcontinental highway in America, a highway that finally stretched from the Great Lakes to the Pacific Coast. The red booths and gleaming chrome of the mom-and-pop diners, the stone cottages of tourist courts and the now-silent “all service” gas stations stood by to assist as America fall in love with the automobile.

Today, the city is conveniently located in the southwestern section of Missouri along Interstate 44 just a short drive from the world-renowned tourist destination of Branson. Springfield is Missouri's third largest city and is within a 500-mile radius of nearly 50 percent of the U.S. population. Located in one of the country's most scenic regions, Springfield and the Ozarks offer fabulous entertainment, great attractions, and wonderful shopping.

Visitors to Springfield, Missouri, enjoy a world of great attractions, comfortable lodging and an array of delectable dining. The area offers spectacular entertainment, events and cultural endeavors. As a well-rounded city, Springfield supports a thriving arts community that features a symphony and ballet, opera, art museum and more. Summer in Springfield bustles with activities. With average temperatures in the mid-70’s F it’s the time of year when Springfieldians flock to the annual Firefall Independence Day celebration featuring a glorious fireworks display choreographed to the music of the Springfield Symphony. Other traditions include include the Ozark Empire Fair and Cider Days on historic Walnut Street.