{"id":11776,"date":"2022-07-11T02:18:10","date_gmt":"2022-07-11T02:18:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bestplacesto.travel\/?p=11776"},"modified":"2023-10-25T17:03:20","modified_gmt":"2023-10-25T17:03:20","slug":"15-reasons-why-you-should-stay-in-springfield","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bestplacesto.travel\/15-reasons-why-you-should-stay-in-springfield\/","title":{"rendered":"15 Reasons Why you should Stay in Springfield"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/bestplacesto.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Springfield.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17580\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestplacesto.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Springfield.jpg 500w, https:\/\/bestplacesto.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Springfield-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>When Missouri became a state in 1821, two brothers from Tennessee traveled southwest to prospect for gold. The region was then populated by Kickapoo, Delaware, and Osage Indians. The brothers settled on 160 acres near Jones Springs in February 1830. They later named the town Springfield. In 1837, Abraham Lincoln moved from New Salem to Springfield. He lived there until his death in 1861. In the early 20th century, Springfield experienced a boom in industrial production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Visitors to Springfield can explore a variety of cultural and shopping experiences downtown. Visitors and residents can sample beer from local breweries and participate in monthly art walks. The city&#8217;s south side boasts a public park, Farmers Park. Visitors can also tour the nearby Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World store complex, which houses the NRA National Sporting Arms Museum. Residents are encouraged to take advantage of the many outdoor activities and attractions. In the summer, the city&#8217;s water activities and numerous cultural and historical attractions add to the appeal of Springfield.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A home-rule petition was filed and passed by City Council 8-1. The Springfield State Senate and State House endorsed it, and the Governor signed it. Residents overwhelmingly supported a new City Council and School Committee. A new city council was established with five at-large seats and eight ward seats. A second referendum will be held to select the new council. This will be the first of its kind in the state. There will be a referendum for the initiative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When visiting Springfield, make sure you visit the city&#8217;s Forest Park. There are different species of animals, as well as nightly fireworks. Families with children can visit the forest park. For basketball enthusiasts, try your luck at the South End. To stay near Six Flags New England, stay at the Hilton Garden Inn Springfield. This hotel offers a restaurant, an indoor pool, and cable television in its rooms. A great deal of the city&#8217;s hotels will make your Springfield vacation memorable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For music lovers, Springfield has no shortage of nightclubs. The Club Quarter on Stearns Square is home to more than 60 bars, nightclubs, and restaurants. The variety of nightlife here is part of Springfield&#8217;s reputation as one of the best dating cities in the United States. Springfield&#8217;s eclectic nightlife scene includes everything from rock and hip hop to blues. Bike Nights, which draw thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts each Thursday, are a regular feature of the Springfield nightlife scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Western Mass Zombies of the East Coast Basketball League are based in Springfield. They won the ECBL Mid-Atlantic Championship in 2021. In the NBA Development League, Springfield was home to the Springfield Armor. The team later became the exclusive affiliate of the Brooklyn Nets. In the college basketball world, Springfield has a storied tradition: the Hall of Fame Tip-Off Classic, which has become the semi-official beginning of the NCAA season. The city is also home to the Eastern Professional Basketball League&#8217;s championships.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When Missouri became a state in 1821, two brothers from Tennessee traveled southwest to prospect for gold. The region was then populated by Kickapoo, Delaware, and Osage Indians. The brothers settled on 160 acres near Jones Springs in February 1830. They later named the town Springfield. 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