Five Day Trip Adventures From Springfield MO

Neil Sawford • Aug 03, 2022


Visitors who want to enjoy the fun of taking an adventure ride with the Branson roller coasters will find it even more exciting if they try some thrilling outdoor adventures around the Ozarks Mountains. If enjoying a great time with a fantastic mountain adventure in Branson is not enough for you, you should check out the five-day trip adventures, which are significant to experience in Springfield, Missouri.


Start your day at Johnny Morris' Wonders of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium in Springfield. The 350,000-square-foot museum and aquarium is home to over 35,000 species of fish, reptiles, amphibians, birds, and mammals. There are also themed areas, including ocean shipwreck, Louisiana swamp, Ozarks forest, and the Amazon rainforest habitat. Inside the facility, you can get the chance to get up close and personal with some of the aquarium's sea creature experiences like the Out to Sea Shark Dive or the Penguin Encounters.

With a full dive suit, you can swim underwater inside a metal cage and come face-to-fin with sand tiger sharks, brown sharks, and Atlantic goliath groupers. Anyone can join this diving activity as it does not require diver certification.

Once you have worn the state-of-the-art air helmets, they will allow you to submerge underwater without needing certification comfortably. The same thing you can enjoy on taking some snapshots of your thrilling ride with the Branson roller coasters. Taking pictures of your fantastic dive experience is a thing that you won't forget.


After enjoying an exciting water activity at the aquarium, you might want to try to find ghosts at Pythian Castile. If you believe in ghosts, don't miss to experience the Haunted Ghost Tour at Pythian Castle. Inside the castle, you can hear ghostly tales from the owner Gamera Finocchiaro and others while you roam the corridors of this enchanting castle.

If you want to try a more chilling experience, participate in the public investigation tours hosted by Paranormal Task Force. Using an EMF (Electromagnetic Frequency) detector and other equipment, you can wander the castle late at night to look for looming ghosts.


Sports-minded visitors shouldn't miss visiting Bass Pro Shops, the "Grandaddy" of All Outdoor Stores at Springfield. This 500,000-square-foot facility is home to thousands of sports items, from camping supplies to equipment to your next fishing adventure. Bass Pro Shop also houses the National Archery Hall of Fame, the National Sporting Arms Museum, and the Motorsports Museum. This extensive shop is adjacent to Wonders of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium.

On your second-day trip adventure in Springfield, you may want to visit Dickerson Park Zoo. Inside the facility, you can find over 500 animals, many of which you can see up close and personal. Here, you can enjoy a great time and get the chance to see over 160 species of animals. Don't miss to try feeding a giraffe up close. You can also join in the Animal RendeZoos encounters with some of your favorite critters, such as tortoises, zebras, lions, cougars, bears, elephants, and more.


The next trip adventure you may want to experience is a visit to the Wild Animal Safari in Springfield. The facility houses over 65 wildlife species and 325 animals. Whether you tour around yourself or choose a guided tour, you can have the chance to hand-feed camels, elk, water buffalo, and other animals or drive the 5-mile stretch yourself. Your entire family will enjoy an unforgettable wildlife experience like no other.

On your third day, you may want to experience a unique outdoor adventure at the Ozark Greenways Trail of Honor in Springfield, MO. Opened in 2017, this one-mile Trail of Honor meanders along the banks of the picturesque James River and the end of the Missouri Veteran's Cemetery.


With a total length of over 75 miles of trail, the Ozark Greenways feature a dynamic network of streams, parks, trails, and bike paths built to help visitors enjoy the great outdoors. You can find popular trails at Ozark Greenways, including the James River Greenway & The Trail of Honor, the Frisco Highline Trail, Sac River Mountain Bike Trail, and Wilson's Creek Greenway Trail.


On your fourth-day trip adventure in Springfield, you may find it interesting to enjoy an exciting river ride experience with the canoe or kayak. You can enjoy a fascinating river trip on several waterways with the canoe or kayak adventure. You can rent canoes, kayaks, or paddleboards at James River Water Trail between the Lake Springfield Boathouse and Joe Crighton access.


On your fifth-day trip adventure, it is best to visit the Runaway Mountain Coaster Branson, MO, which is only 45 minutes away from Springfield. This mountain coaster is the Ozarks first.

Branson roller coasters are the new attractions sweeping the U.S. This Branson Alpine Coaster harnesses the area's natural topography for an exhilarating, user-controlled thrill ride.


If you want a fantastic trip in Springfield, this five-day adventure tip will help you make the most of your time in the state.

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