Use the information below to promote your event’s host city. You’ll find descriptions of different lengths on different topics - Meetings & Events, Sports, Leisure Travel and the Convention & Visitors Bureau - ready for you to copy and paste. 

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MEETINGS & EVENTS

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The heart and soul of Springfield, Missouri, is rooted in its genuine dedication to hard work and homegrown innovation. With the vitality and conveniences of a metropolitan city coupled with the warm hospitality reminiscent of a small town, Springfield is an ideal place for business, conventions and events. The city offers an array of facilities to accommodate a variety of events, and services offered by the Convention & Visitors Bureau can be tailored to ensure your event is a success. 
Springfield is easily accessible via major highways, Springfield-Branson National airport - with more than a dozen direct flights to major airports - and the Branson Airport south of the city offering additional options for air travel.
 Event attendees will enjoy the unique culture of Springfield’s downtown district, an abundance of dining options and exciting, family friendly attractions. Downtown Springfield balances modern amenities with historical charm and offers a glimpse into Springfield’s bustling commerce and its one-of-a-kind arts scene and a myriad of local restaurants, bars, vintage shopping and boutiques. The city has hundreds of chef-owned eateries with a wide range of cuisine options from classic midwestern fare to exotic international flavors. 
Event attendees can also quench their thirst for adventure by visiting Johnny Morris’ Wonders of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium and the original and largest Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World or ride on a Jeep-drawn tram through North America’s only ride-through cave at Fantastic Caverns. Baseball fans can also get up close and personal with tomorrow’s major leaguers while attending a game of the Springfield Cardinals, double-A affiliate of the World Series champion St. Louis Cardinals, at Hammons Field. 
With so much to offer, Springfield is a destination guaranteed to make your event memorable, and wherever your business takes you in Springfield, we’ll make sure you always feel at home.

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As the pulse of the Ozarks, Springfield, Missouri, blends the vitality and conveniences of a metropolitan city with the warm hospitality reminiscent of a small town. The city has new and recently renovated meeting facilities of all shapes and sizes - from a castle to a sportsman-themed lodge and everything in between.  
 	The city also has hundreds of local eateries with a wide range of cuisine options from classic midwestern fare to exotic international flavors.
 	Event attendees can quench their thirst for adventure by visiting Johnny Morris’ Wonders of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium and the original and largest Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World or ride on a Jeep-drawn tram through North America’s only ride-through cave at Fantastic Caverns. Baseball fans can get up close and personal with tomorrow’s major leaguers at a game of the Springfield Cardinals, double-A affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals. 

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The heart and soul of Springfield, Missouri, is rooted in its genuine dedication to hard work and homegrown innovation. The amenities of a metropolitan city and warm hospitality make Springfield an ideal place for meetings and events. The city offers an array of facilities to accommodate a variety of events and services can be tailored to ensure your event is a success. 
With so much to offer, Springfield is a destination guaranteed to make your event memorable, and wherever business takes you in Springfield, you’ll always feel at home.

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With a unique mix of  metropolitan charisma and warm hospitality, Springfield, Missouri, is an ideal place for meetings and events. The city offers an array of facilities to accommodate a variety of events, and services can be tailored to ensure your event is a success. 

SPORTS

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Committed to cultivating a genuine, family-friendly culture, Springfield, Missouri, is the ideal place to host your sporting event. Outstanding facilities, award-winning service and a variety of attractions, dining and lodging options ensure that event participants and spectators have an unforgettable experience. From an 11,000-seat arena to a sports complex with multiple fields, the city has facilities to accommodate your event needs. 
While in the city, event-goers can enjoy a variety of attractions that are fun for the whole family. Nature lovers can visit famous attractions such as Johnny Morris’ Wonders of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium and Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World, venture into North America’s only ride-through cave at Fantastic Caverns or take a scenic stroll on the trails at Springfield Conservation Nature Center. Baseball fans can get up-close and personal with tomorrow’s major leaguers while attending a game of the Springfield Cardinals, double-A affiliate of the World Series champion St. Louis Cardinals, at Hammons Field. A must-see for sports fans also is the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame and be sure to check out the city’s collegiate sports teams! Missouri State, Evangel and Drury universities all have excellent sports programs. 
Foodies can choose from hundreds of restaurants with a variety of cuisines including the “throwed rolls” at Lambert’s Café, Springfield’s famous cashew chicken at Leong’s Asian Diner and the Ozarks’ favorite Andy’s Frozen Custard. 
Shopaholics can visit Battlefield Mall to get their shopping fix or find one-of-a-kind treasures at a number of local boutiques and vintage shops. Filled with fascinating, family-friendly attractions, historical charm and endless opportunities for outdoor adventures, Springfield is the perfect venue for your next sports event.   

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Committed to cultivating a genuine, family-friendly culture, Springfield, Missouri, is the ideal place to host your sporting event. Outstanding facilities, award-winning service and a variety of attractions, dining and lodging options ensure that your event participants and spectators have an unforgettable experience. From an 11,000-seat arena to a sports complex with multiple fields, the city has a variety of facilities to accommodate your event needs. 

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Springfield, Missouri, is committed to cultivating a genuine, family-friendly culture in the heart of the Ozarks and is the ideal place to host your sporting event. Outstanding facilities, award-winning service and a variety of attractions, dining and lodging options ensure that your event participants and spectators have an unforgettable experience. 

LEISURE TRAVEL

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As the pulse of the Ozarks, Springfield, Missouri, is rooted in the celebration of family, friends and life’s genuine moments. A regional hub with large-city amenities and small-town hospitality, Springfield creates moments that make life big and full. With intriguing attractions, a diverse culinary scene, unique shopping and an ode to classic Americana heritage, the city is a destination you will enjoy while feeling right at home.  
Celebrate the great outdoors at the Johnny Morris’ Wonders of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium where you’ll explore immersive galleries that take you into the natural habitat of the animal kingdom and over 800 species of sharks, rays, jellies, eels, sport fish and more in some of the wildest aquatic habitats on earth. Also explore the great outdoors at the original and largest Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World where you will find live fish, alligators and an exquisite display of wildlife in a remarkable 500,000-square-foot showroom. 
Thirsty for more adventure? Springfield is home to North America’s only ride-through cave, Fantastic Caverns, where you will journey through well-preserved natural wonders in a Jeep-drawn tram.
Learn about the city’s history, including its connection to Route 66, at the award-winning History Museum on the Square.
Indulge your taste buds at hundreds of chef-owned eateries representing a variety of cuisines. From local favorites, such as the iconic Springfield-Style Cashew Chicken, to exotic tastes from around the world, Springfield offers a surprising variety of high-quality dining options you would expect to find in a major metropolitan area.
Once your cravings are satisfied, explore the trails and outdoor adventures available in and around the city, savor the flavors at the area’s wineries and breweries and indulge in the galleries, live performances and nightlife in the downtown entertainment district and Historic Commercial Street.  
You also can shop ‘til you drop at many locations, including unique boutiques and vintage shops throughout the city. Take your loved ones out to the ballgame and enjoy a classic summertime tradition at Hammons Field, home of the Cardinals’ double-A affiliate - Springfield Cardinals. 
Wherever your heart takes you in Springfield, the city will help you do the things you love with the people you love while celebrating all of life’s simple pleasures.

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Rooted in homegrown values and cultivating the innovations of its hard-working people, the true spirit of Springfield, Missouri, embraces the freedom to live life to its fullest. Whether it is genuinely satisfying local fare, classic Americana heritage or the scenic natural beauty of the Ozarks, Springfield offers all of these pleasures with the vibrancy of a metropolitan city coupled with the comfortable familiarity of home. Springfield is the pulse of the Ozarks celebrating rich history, traditional values and unique culture. 
Indulge your taste buds at hundreds of unique eateries representing a variety of cuisines – from the famous “throwed rolls” at Lambert’s Café to the exotic flavors of Peru at Café Cusco. Catch a baseball game with your loved ones at Hammons Field, home of the Cardinals’ double-A affiliate Springfield Cardinals. Celebrate the great outdoors at Johnny Morris’ Wonders of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium and the original and largest Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World. While you’re there, pick up some outdoor gear to prepare yourself before you venture out to explore the spectacular scenes of nature in the Ozarks. Thirsty for more adventure? Springfield is home to North America’s only ride-through cave, Fantastic Caverns, where you will journey through natural wonders in Jeep-drawn trams. 
Wherever your heart takes you in Springfield, the city will help you do the things you love with the people you love while celebrating all of life’s simple pleasures.

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Rooted in homegrown values and cultivating the innovations of its hard-working people, the true spirit of Springfield, Missouri, embraces the freedom to live life to its fullest. Whether it is genuinely satisfying local fare, classic Americana heritage or the scenic natural beauty of the Ozarks, Springfield offers all of these pleasures with the vibrancy of a metropolitan city coupled with the comfortable familiarity of home. Springfield is the pulse of the Ozarks celebrating rich history, traditional values and unique culture. Wherever your travels take you in Springfield, you’ll always feel right at home.      

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As the pulse of the Ozarks, Springfield, Missouri, is rooted in the celebration of family, friends and life’s genuine moments. A regional hub with large city amenities and small town hospitality, Springfield creates moments that make life big and full. With intriguing attractions, a diverse culinary scene, unique shopping and an ode to classic Americana heritage, Springfield is a destination you will enjoy while feeling right at home.  	

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Discover the moments that make life memorable. Living life to the fullest and celebrating what you love is the true spirit of Springfield, Missouri, – a city that embraces innovation and stays true to its roots and homegrown values.

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In Springfield, Missouri, you can enjoy the natural beauty of the Ozarks and the great outdoors in a vibrant metropolitan city that feels just like home.

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Celebrate life by being true to yourself and making memories with the people you love in Springfield, Missouri.

SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU

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A nonprofit organization dedicated to boosting the local economy through growth in travel and tourism in the Springfield area, the Convention & Visitors Bureau works with meeting and event planners, group tours and leisure travelers to introduce and share the natural beauty of the Ozarks and the vibrancy of the city. Springfield has everything you need to make your visit memorable.