Tudor And Claire's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Great place to explore with family. They have a new aquarium that is incredible.
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Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World
1 S Campbell AveGreat place to explore with family. They have a new aquarium that is incredible.
One of the three drive through caves in the world. There is a lot of history and you will be taken on a personal tour/tram ride through the cave.
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I-Fantastic Caverns
4872 N Farm Rd 125One of the three drive through caves in the world. There is a lot of history and you will be taken on a personal tour/tram ride through the cave.
One of the favorite parks in the area. It has 2 small caves, a playground, and a walking trail.
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Sequiota Park
3500 S Lone Pine AveOne of the favorite parks in the area. It has 2 small caves, a playground, and a walking trail.
Our favorite place to go for a walk. It is pretty large. There is a Japanese garden, lots of trails and play equipment spread out throughout the park.
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Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park
2400 S Scenic AveOur favorite place to go for a walk. It is pretty large. There is a Japanese garden, lots of trails and play equipment spread out throughout the park.
This is a fun place to pick blueberries in the summertime. Picking time for blueberries is mid-June through mid-July typically. Other fruits are also available to pick at different times, depending on the season (apples, raspberries, blackberries, and peaches). It’s located right around the corner, about 5-10 minutes from the house.
There is also a restaurant on the property (fine dining).
Sunshine Valley Farm
8011 East State Highway AdThis is a fun place to pick blueberries in the summertime. Picking time for blueberries is mid-June through mid-July typically. Other fruits are also available to pick at different times, depending on the season (apples, raspberries, blackberries, and peaches). It’s located right around the corner, about 5-10 minutes from the house.
There is also a restaurant on the property (fine dining).
Popular place to kayak, canoe and fish. From April 1st-October 31st canoes, kayaks and paddle boards can be rented for $10/hr or $30 for four hours and include life jackets and paddles. There are 3 trails and a variety of picnicking areas that surround the lake.
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Lake Springfield
Popular place to kayak, canoe and fish. From April 1st-October 31st canoes, kayaks and paddle boards can be rented for $10/hr or $30 for four hours and include life jackets and paddles. There are 3 trails and a variety of picnicking areas that surround the lake.
Food scene
This is such a fun place. They throw the rolls to customers, this is what they are famous for. It’s very casual dining.
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Lambert's Café
1800 W State Hwy JThis is such a fun place. They throw the rolls to customers, this is what they are famous for. It’s very casual dining.
Our favorite sushi place! Located just 5 minutes up the road. Average/reasonable prices for sushi; they also have hibachi steak, chicken, and shrimp dishes.
Kazoku Sushi Bar & Grill
3637 E Sunshine StOur favorite sushi place! Located just 5 minutes up the road. Average/reasonable prices for sushi; they also have hibachi steak, chicken, and shrimp dishes.
This is our favorite pizza, and a local favorite! They have the best pizza crust. Sunday lunch they have a buffet.
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Arris Pizza
1332 E Republic RdThis is our favorite pizza, and a local favorite! They have the best pizza crust. Sunday lunch they have a buffet.
Very popular, delightful breakfast restaurant! It used to be a pharmacy back in the day. Reasonable prices. This is one of our favorites.
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Gailey's Breakfast Cafe
220 E Walnut StVery popular, delightful breakfast restaurant! It used to be a pharmacy back in the day. Reasonable prices. This is one of our favorites.
Very popular tea room/lunch place. It includes indoor and outdoor seating. They have very reasonable prices. It’s roughly 20 minutes from the house.
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Tea Bar & Bites
621 S Pickwick AveVery popular tea room/lunch place. It includes indoor and outdoor seating. They have very reasonable prices. It’s roughly 20 minutes from the house.
Hong Yen
2926 S Campbell AveHighly recommended if you like Vietnamese food! They are known for their Pho dish.
Kid-friendly
Discovery Center of Springfield
438 E St Louis StShopping
Roughly 20 minutes from the house
Battlefield Mall
2825 S Glenstone AveBurlington
3860 W Washita StT.J. Maxx
3350 Glenstone AveAmacebiso ngesixeko
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Lots of great coffee shops
Architect is one of our favorites, about 15 minutes from the house (south) right off the glenstone exit.
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Lots of great churches in the area
James River, Emmaus, Fellowship Bible Church, Redeemer, Hill City, Second Baptist, Hope, Connect Church, Dayspring, and many more including a Romanian (Ebenezer) and A Russian church (Bread of Life) as well as Chinese, Korean, and Burmese churches, most within a 25 minute drive.
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Safety
The south side of town (where the house is located) is the wealthier side of town, and is considered safer. The North side of town is where the homeless population is primarily found. It is less safe, but is not too dangerous. Most feel comfortable walking alone in the downtown area in the daytime.