Other Springfield Day-Off Ideas: 

Horseshoe Sandwiches: Bread, choice of meat (or veggie if your weird), topped with fries and a special cheese sauce. The Horseshoe sandwich has been featured on many national television shows and is unique to the area.  The best place to get a Horseshoe: D'Arcys Pint (local favorite - similar environment to Applebee’s).  D’Arcys Pint is a popular tourist destination, however there are many restaurants throughout the city that serve the Horseshoe.  If you don’t think you can handle the full shoe, you can order a Ponyshoe which is a half order. 

Shopping:  Most of the premium shopping is on the west side of the city along Veterans Parkway.  There you will find the White Oaks Mall, and all manner of assorted restaurants and retail including an in-mall movie theater and stand alone theater or two. 

Movies:  There are several options for movies in addition to the west side of the city.  Near our lodging is the Show Place East, and there is even a real old-fashioned drive in theater not too far away. 

Theme Park:  Knights Action Park offers a small water park, mini-golf, go-carts, and other attractions including the previously mentioned drive-in theater.  The park is within proximity to the west side shopping/restaurant district. 

Parks:  There are many parks around Springfield including a nice park attached to our lodging grounds.  One of the largest parks in the city, Washington Park, is located very close to the shopping and eating district.  Washington Park is noted for Wednesday night free concerts featuring a large Carillon.