Check out a Springfield Cardinals game this summer (photo/Springfield CVB)

Check out a Springfield Cardinals game this summer (photo/Springfield CVB)

It’s spring time, the weather is warming up and we’ll be getting our families out of the house to enjoy the outdoors.  Whether you’re planning a day trip, a long weekend, maybe even a family vacation, you don’t have to look very far.  In fact, you can find some cool things to do right here in Missouri.

One area you should look at is Springfield and it’s surroundings.

Springfield is the third largest city in the state and Susan Wade, Public Relations Manager of the Springfield CVB,  tells us in the Google Hangout below, they have plenty to offer from museums, professional sports, and great restaurants.

“Springfield has a lot to offer, everything you would expect from a big city, but small enough that you’re still comfortable,” says Wade.

Whether your family is into sporting events, like the Springfield Cardinals, shopping at Bass Pro or checking out a museum, or spending the afternoon at a spa or golf course, Springfield has much to offer.

“Minor league baseball is all about the experience,” says Dan Reiter, Director of Sales and Marketing Springfield Cardinals.  “Our staff is trying to give people an experience, right from the moment they walk in.”

We want to help kick start your summer by giving you can chance to win prize package.  The winner will be chosen on Tuesday, May 26th, but the winner will receive:

– 2 nights at the Best Western Plus Coach House

– $100 Bass Pro Shops Gift Card

– 4 Springfield Cardinals tickets

– $100 to Gilardi’s Ristorante

CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP

Susan Wade and Dan Reiter join me on this Google Hangout to talk more about making Springfield your next getaway destination.