3 Best Landmarks in Springfield, MO

“Fantastic Caverns was an America's Ride-Thru Cave created by an Ozarks farmer by his dog, who crawled into a little hill entrance. The Caverns, just northwest of Springfield, Missouri, has more than 7,300 documented caves that dot the Missouri landscape. Fantastic Caverns is one of the world's most beautiful natural wonders, with giant columns extending from small cave pearls coated in crystal clear glass and delicate soda straws glistening with minerals from floor to ceiling. The Cave has a temperature inside Fantastic Caverns hovering at around 60 degrees F (15 degrees C) all the time. The place offers a perfectly ride-through cave experience. Fantastic Caverns has guides, free parking, and tours and is pet-friendly. Free Admission For Children 5 and Under.”

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“Pythian Castle was constructed in 1913 by the Knights of Pythias and later granted by the U.S. military. The first flat of the Pythian Home of Missouri was built to include a meeting room, ballroom, dining hall, grand foyer, and sitting parlors. Pythian Castle revealed more history about the place. On the other hand, the second flat was developed to house adults and kids, and it has many dormitories, a theatre, lighting rooms, and changing rooms backstage for recreation events. The Castle has history tours (daytime), ghost tours (nighttime), murder mystery dinners, and other regular holiday events. Pythian Castle is also used for cultural arts and special events and is available upon appointment.”

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“History Museum on the Square is committed to building and preserving an extensive collection of historical documents and antiques. They are the stories of the crossroads to engage, educate, and inspire their diverse audience. The Museum gratefully acknowledges the Junior League of Springfield and Greene County Historical Society for their critical support in establishing and growing the Museum. In addition, the team strengthens their community’s future by learning about their past and culture. Over the years, many people and organizations played vital roles in developing the History Museum on the Square. Free admission for children aged 3 & under and free parking are available.”

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