If you’re looking to do some mingling around Missouri look no further. The Pulse has got you covered on the most exciting places and best eats in Springfield!
Places to eat:

America’s Incredible Pizza Company
Eat and play at this pizza buffet. Family fun for everyone! Go-karts, laser tag, 100+ games and prizes, delicious pizza, salad and dessert buffet.
springfieldincrediblepizza.com
Address:
2850 S. Campbell Ave.
Springfield, MO 65807

Big Whiskey’s
Watering hole with brews, TVs for sports & a menu of American eats such as burgers, wings & steaks.
bigwhiskeys.com
Address:
311 Park Central East
Springfield, MO 65806

ReRico Brazilian Grill
If you’re looking for a more upscale dining experience try ReRico Brazilian Grill. Springfield’s #1 Brazilian Restaurant.
www.rericogrill.com
Address:
3371 E Montclair St
Springfield, MO 65804
Things to do:

National Tiger Sanctuary
Visit National Tiger Sanctuary for a once in a lifetime opportunity to get up close to big cats, like tigers, lions, leopards, and mountain lions! located 35 miles from the fairgrounds, tours are a fun, educational experience for the whole family! For the ultimate big cat lover, feed the cats yourself or go on a Behind the Scenes Tour with our keepers!
www.nationaltigersanctuary.org
Address:
518 State Highway BB, Chestnutridge
MO 65630

Wild Animal Safari
Missouri’s largest Wild Animal Safari with more than 650 animals of 65 species. 250-acre drive-thru park with walk-thru areas where you get face to face with animals from all over the world, including ligers, tigers, giraffe, camels, zebras and many more! Make sure you visit our all new Safari Adventure Kid’s Zone! We can accomodate groups from 20 to 600.
Drive-Thru Animal Park You can choose to take on our Wild Animal Safari from the comfort of your own vehicle or you can choose to take the complimentary bus tour that is led by an Animal Safari tour guide. Wild Animals Wild Animal Safari has over 70 different species, adding up to over 750 Animals!
https://animalsafari.com/MO/
Address:
124 Jungle Drive
Strafford, MO 65757

Downtown Springfield
Casual dining, upscale restaurants, antique shops, trendy clothing, art galleries and a wealth of nightlife choices make Downtown Springfield a great place to visit. It’s All Downtown!
Visit this website to see what downtown Springfield has to offer!
www.itsalldowntown.com

SkyZone Trampoline park
Jump around and have some fun with these trampoline filled rooms!
www.skyzone.com
Address:
2765 S Kansas Expy
Springfield, MO 65807

Fantastic Caverns
Fantastic Caverns is a show cave located in Springfield, Missouri. Fantastic Caverns is the only cave in North America to offer a completely ride-through tour.
www.fantasticcaverns.com
Address:
4872 N Farm Rd 125
Springfield, MO 65803