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Springfield Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park

★★★★☆ 4.2 (981)

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Springfield Wonders Of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium

★★★★☆ 4.8 (16750)

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Springfield Missouri Institute of Natural Science

★★★★☆ 4.8 (658)

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Springfield Andy B's - Springfield, MO

★★★★☆ 4.4 (2645)

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Springfield Springfield Skateland

★★★★☆ 4.1 (877)

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Andy B's - Springfield, MO: Features an underground laser tag arena, a more immersive alternative to traditional laser tag setups
Urban Air uses ProZone Performance Trampolines and APEX Trampolines, professional-grade equipment typically found in competitive facilities
Jump Mania rotates and changes out its inflatables regularly, keeping the experience fresh for repeat visitors
Dickerson Park Zoo: The zoo features over 500 animals from around the world across its exhibits
Hearld & Marge Ambler Diversity of Life Exhibits: The exhibit is an indoor reptile and amphibian enclosure at the zoo, providing a climate-controlled environment separate from outdoor exhibits
Discovery Center of Springfield: Jurassic Discovery is the largest gallery of animatronic dinosaurs in the Midwest
Missouri Institute of Natural Science: Visitors can participate in fossil hunting on institute grounds with exposed boulders and are allowed to collect loose fossils to take home, offering a hands-on paleontological experience
Wonders of Wildlife is described as the largest immersive wildlife attraction in the world, featuring a sprawling conservation-focused complex with wildlife exhibits and an aquarium with huge tanks
Getaway Golf operates two separate 18-hole courses at a single independent location, allowing visitors to play 36 holes in one visit
Fun Acre is an independently operated mini golf course that has maintained exceptionally low prices (as low as $3 per person) while keeping the course well-maintained and fun, making it a rare example of an older, non-prefabricated course in the mini golf industry
Swing Right Golf operates 360 days a year regardless of weather conditions, with evening practice sessions available under stadium-style lighting
BigShots Golf Springfield features 56 virtual golf tee boxes combined with a 6-hole putting course, offering both high-tech simulation golf and traditional mini golf in one venue

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GlowGolf features a Laser Maze with luminous laser web in addition to glow-in-the-dark mini-golf, offering an interactive element beyond traditional mini-golf courses
Springfield Skateland is a multi-generational venue where patrons report returning over many years, with some now bringing grandchildren, indicating it has served the Springfield community for decades as a family destination
Andy B's - Springfield, MO: Offers both traditional bowling lanes and VIB (premium) lanes specifically designed for events and special occasions
Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park: The facility offers a Leap of Faith ropes course alongside trampolines, creating a hybrid adventure park experience combining bouncing and climbing activities
Jump Mania: Adults are not charged admission at Jump Mania, only children pay, making it an economical option for supervising parents
Dickerson Park Zoo: Giraffe feeding is a major attraction with 164 mentions in reviews and costs $5 for three leaves of romaine lettuce
Hearld & Marge Ambler Diversity of Life Exhibits: The exhibit is named after Hearld & Marge Ambler, indicating a significant donor or namesake partnership
Discovery Center of Springfield: The Discovery Center spans 60,000 square feet across 6 floors with 15 unique galleries covering diverse topics from DNA to dinosaurs
Missouri Institute of Natural Science: The museum features Ice Age fossils and artifacts from Riverbluff Cave, which is currently not open to the public, making the institute the primary way to access these discoveries
Wonders Of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium: Featured as America's BEST Aquarium according to editorial recognition
Getaway Golf: The venue includes a 30-seat covered patio with TVs (called 'the canopy') combined with free yard games like cornhole, outdoor ping pong, shuffleboard, and foosball, creating a full entertainment venue beyond mini golf
Fun Acre: The course operates on a cash-only payment system and has maintained this policy as part of its business model, which reviewers specifically praise as contributing to keeping prices affordable
Swing Right Golf: The 12-acre property houses multiple recreational facilities including an 18-hole mini golf course, driving range, batting cages, and disc golf course all in one location
BigShots Golf Springfield: The venue operates as both an entertainment golf facility and a full-service restaurant with a scratch kitchen, sports bar with 100+ TVs, and allows food/beverage ordering directly at tee boxes
GlowGolf: Part of the Opry Glowgolf franchise, indicating this is a branded concept location rather than an independent operation
Springfield Skateland: The rink is notable for hosting specialized programs including speed skating teams, a zumba team, and regular sock hop events alongside traditional open skating and birthday parties

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