Springfield, Missouri set in the pristine rolling hills of the southwest corner of the state. Visitors can enjoy the amenities of a city - the arts, nightlife, festivals, museums, hotels and fine dining - yet be within minutes of basking in the sunshine on a golf course or catching sight of a deer while hiking a nature trail. The state's third-largest city is home to world-famous attractions, including Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World. The Wonders of Wildlife museum and aquarium next door to Bass Pro opens in November 2001! And Branson - The Entertainment Capital of the World - is only 35 miles south of Springfield.