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08-25-2008, 01:10 PM
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Soon! My first trip to Springfield ever!!
I'm a comin down next Saturday to visit the area....thinking of relocating from MN.
One thing I'd be interested in doing.....is visiting a few towns, that are those...quaint little historial towns.....the towns that have some wonderful antique stores etc like we have in MN.
Any suggestions?
Sure looking forward to visiting for a few days.  |
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08-25-2008, 03:34 PM
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Location: Want to be in Branson
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Have a great time on your visit!
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08-25-2008, 04:18 PM
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Location: Reeds Spring, MO
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river wood. springfield is a fun fun fun place. there are tons of antique stores everywhere down here. you may try ozark/republic/nixa/reeds spring/branson west/kimberling city/marshfield/bolivar/rodgersvlle... etc |
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08-25-2008, 08:51 PM
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Thank goodness I'm a country girl.
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Join Date: May 2008
Location: SW Missouri
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Quote:
Originally Posted by River Wood
I'm a comin down next Saturday to visit the area....thinking of relocating from MN.
One thing I'd be interested in doing.....is visiting a few towns, that are those...quaint little historial towns.....the towns that have some wonderful antique stores etc like we have in MN.
Any suggestions?
Sure looking forward to visiting for a few days. |
Check out Ozark.
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08-25-2008, 10:52 PM
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fall colors starting to show....
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Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: SW MO
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For a 1 hour drive west on I-44, consider Carthage. Saturdays we have a farmer's market on the square, and the Courthouse is something to see. The drive down Grand street shows off some nice Victorian architecture. If you like Precious Moments, the Chapel is just outside of town. We have several antique stores as well as specialty shops. Come check us out!
Carthage -- Welcome to our City Website |
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08-26-2008, 07:32 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Southwest Missouri
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 20yrsinBranson
Check out Ozark.
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I agree. Ozark should have a lot of what you're looking for, especially down town around the square. |
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08-26-2008, 02:44 PM
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Springfield proper has lots of antique and thrift stores, although some of them start looking all the same. Many of the suburbs (Republic, Nixa, and Ozark for sure) have shops with great little personalities right on their squares. Enjoy your visit, and good for you for seeking out places to visit other than Bass Pro |
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08-26-2008, 08:27 PM
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You might check out Walnut Grove and Billings. They are both little main-street type towns with flea markets, but they aren't as suburban as Nixa/Ozark/Republic. Reeds Spring is also great. If you go there, stop by Papouli's. It is a wonderful family-owned Greek restaurant.
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08-26-2008, 10:25 PM
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Don't worry about tomorrow...God is already there.
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: SW MO
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Hi, River Wood!
I hope your trip is wonderful! Everyone has already given you the answers I would give...at least, for SW MO. 
Are you flying into Springfield, driving in or what? Are you limiting your visit to SW MO? Are you traveling alone?
Do you have a family? Will you be retiring? We might think of some other things to share if we know more.
Hahaha! I always ask so many questions!  Hopefully, it'll wind up being to your benefit. 
Let us know how it goes!
MrsG |
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08-26-2008, 10:37 PM
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The weather has been mighty fine of late so this trip will be perfect timing! (watch us get one of those whack thunderstorms now that I mentioned the weather  ) Have a fun trip with all of these great suggestions posted up here. |
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