It is a giant foot, as if someone is buried upside down up to their ankles and only one foot shows…read moreabove ground. It's an interesting and highly detailed sculpture. The artwork is by James Hall, titled "The Defeat of Bigfoot" and the caption on the base reads, "The foot. Our most simple and wonderful means of locomotion. The load bearer of the transportation world, my feet often make me aware of their presence when traveling our beloved Greenways trails. Soreness aside, this sculpture is just my way of saying, "Look around, absorb the wonder of it all, and check your feet in here at the corner." Parking is limited here but I was able to pull into a nearby office building's lot for a moment and walk over to the foot. [Review 642 of 2024 - 334 in Missouri - 21673 overall]

Visited the aquarium at Bass Pro in Springfield, MO and was really impressed. It's much larger and…read moremore thoughtfully designed than I expected. The exhibits are immersive and well-themed, moving from local Ozark freshwater habitats to larger ocean environments, with clear educational signage throughout. The underwater tunnels and shipwreck exhibit were highlights, and the freshwater sections featuring native fish species were especially interesting. You can tell there's a strong conservation focus behind the displays, not just entertainment. Plan to spend a couple of hours to see everything comfortably. It's well maintained, clean, and suitable for both adults and kids. Definitely worth the stop if you're in Springfield or passing through.

Pretty much anything Johnny Morris does, he does it well.........and this place is no exception!…read more Made the trek to see the Aquarium, and this place is so much more than that. The whole experience is well planned, well laid out, and stuff for everyone to see.......It took a few minutes for our eyes to adjust to the darkness inside, but that was to be expected. Definitely worth making the trip here, and definitely a fantastic experience.

Historic C-Street is pretty nice. It's lined with all the trappings of urban life, nice…read morerestaurants, coffee shops, and even a pedestrian bridge that's closed rn because of covid. It's worth a stroll to take in some of the city's atmosphere. Did you know that this year is C-Street's 150th anniversary.

I have such a soft spot in my heart for Commercial Street, but it's not a guilty pleasure kind of…read morething because this historic street holds its own. Since moving to Springfield five years ago for college, I've seen it grow from a relatively unsafe (and generally un-fun) place to hang out to one of Queen City's most successfully revamped neighborhoods. What I personally love about Commercial Street is the almost magical sense of history that exists down there. From a renovated firehouse, to a long line of brick buildings in various states of repair, to the ol' footbridge (I wouldn't recommend setting foot on the other side of the latter, just FYI), everything on this block had a serious sense of purpose at one point in time. A local historian could go on about it much more than I could, but I do know that it used to be where Springfield's original train station was back when everything was all sepia-toned. The best reasons to visit what myself and friends call C-Street today are for the restaurants, cafés and miscellaneous eateries old and new; they sit next door to each other despite some being incredibly diverse and others being classically American. Also, the scattering of small barbers, antique shops and modern marketing firms is neat to see as well. While the blocks immediately surrounding C-Street are still a little less than safe after dark, the street itself is now a place I enjoy being at any hour of the day or evening. Despite what you may hear from locals who still think C-Street is the C-Street of 2010, 2014 C-Street is a great place to be and it's getting better by the month. I dig it. You should too.

Good ol' downtown Springfield, Missouri - the cultural lifeblood of this big city // small town…read moremecca so many of us call home. Situated conveniently between Missouri State University and Drury University (plus the other handful of colleges sprinkled throughout the city's north side), downtown Springfield has, in recent years, experienced an amazing resurgence in local business, from casual restaurants to hip bars to art galleries to small-scale boutique stores, plus services of all kinds. No matter who you are - a yuppie, a mustachioed bartender, a poor, bored college kid, an entire family - there's definitely something fun for you to do, even on a Sunday, maybe. Go ice skating or for a walk in the Jordan Valley area. Go hunting for that special treasure, old or new, at a boutique downtown. Grab a tasty bite to eat for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or just 'cause. Head to First Friday Art Walk. Take some artsy photos. Jay walk for the fun of it. Get your license renewed. Get your license revoked. But seriously, it's a great place to be and it's a huge part of what makes Springfield, Springfield. Get down there!

I'm on my 4th series of classes here and having so much fun! Nathan the owner, Leshia and Sherrie…read moreare so nice and patient. It's a very nice place to hang out and learn a new craft or better your skills. Nathan is very knowledgeable, I can't believe all the teaching he has done! If you have ever thought about learning how to throw a pot come to Springfield Pottery!

What a great botanical garden. Could not believe it was free. This would cost $10-20 in most…read morecities. A lot of standing water on the paths and ground due to heavy overnight rains, but could still avoid most of it. Very nice small butterfly house with some very helpful and eager volunteers and great local butterflies! Just a wonderful botanical garden and park.

FREE admission! We came in March when the hostas started coming out and the daffodils and a few of…read morethe flowers in the English garden bloomed. The visitor center staff were very friendly and informed us of the story and craft time at 10:00. She also gave us a scavenger hunt to do around the lake that my kids really enjoyed. Each part of the scavenger hunt was labeled clearly with numbers on signs. At the end they gifted us a little drawstring bag as the prize for completing the hunt. Overall it's a well thought out and beautiful botanical garden with several different gardens, treepods and playgrounds for kids to play in, and colorful sculptures like a caterpillar and a butterfly topiary. Story time was lovely with a book and paper craft for the kids. They have lots of programming and events. I would love to return someday in the spring when the flowers are all blooming, the Japanese garden is open , and when the tram is running.