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Outdoors

Enjoy the outdoors

This area is known for its natural beauty and outdoor activities.

Relish the beauty as you hammock on campus.

Or start your exploration with a hike at Springfield Conservation Nature Center, enjoy history at Wilson's Creek National Battlefield or hit the trails on our Ozarks Greenways.

When you’re up for a greater challenge, you can rent canoes, kayaks and camping equipment from campus recreation.

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Two people's shoes trample on leaf-covered ground.
Entertainment

Find local entertainment

Less than a mile from campus, downtown Springfield is the scene for live music, local restaurants and comedy.

Among entertainment options, you’ll find:
  • Symphony.
  • Ballet.
  • Art museum.
  • Community theater.
  • Opera.
  • Touring Broadway productions.
  • Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and Aquarium.
  • Concerts, performances, speakers and more.
  • Explore the Springfield arts scene
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Shopping

Take a shopping trip

Enjoy shopping?

Battlefield Mall houses more than 190 stores.

Around town, you'll find nearly 1,500 retail stores, including trendy boutiques that are just one shuttle ride away.

Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World, one of Missouri’s largest tourist attractions, is the place to get your gear for outdoor fun.

  • Plan your shopping trip to Springfield
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Sports

Go to a game

Between Missouri State athletics and local sports options you can always find a reason to cheer.

Spend the day at Mediacom Ice Park to take a spin around the ice or root for the Missouri State Ice Bears.

Hammons Field is home to the St. Louis Cardinals AA affiliate, the Springfield Cardinals, as well as the Baseball Bears.

Don’t forget, as a student you get into nearly all MSU sporting events for free.
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Nighttime at Hammons Field as seen from outfield
Transportation

Ride the free shuttle

See Springfield from Missouri State’s free shuttle, the Bear Line. These shuttles go all around campus — including downtown buildings.
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