On our last day in Springfield, Missouri, we visited the nearby Wilson's Creek National Battlefield as a national park unit we have not been to before and, of course, collect another America 250 stamp. We learned about the battle in the Visitor Center and drove the Tour Road.
As we wanted to make sure to make it back to Springfield for Disney/Pixar's Cars at the Gillioz Theatre, we did kind of rush our visit and only stopped at a few of the stops on the Tour Road. At one stop we took a short hike to the Gibson's Mill and House sites. At another stop, we walked up to the Ray house and I did a sketch of it.
Timeline Marker on Sidewalk up to Visitor Center
Lyon Bed in Visitor Center
Major General Sterling Prices' Revolver
Gibson's Mill Site
Gibson's House Site
My Sketch of Ray House
America 250 Stamp
Ray House
Cannon
Backoff's Battery
See full list of Ranger Dan's National Parks visited here.
After playing the United States course at Getaway Golf, we played the International Course. This course features a variety of landmarks from around the world including the Pyramids of Giza, Leaning Tower of Pisa, and the Great Wall of China.
While in Springfield for the Route 66 Centennial Kick Off, we took a detour from Route 66 to play some mini golf. Getaway Golf has a travel theme with a United States course and an International course. We played the United States course first.
Hole 1 - Gateway Arch
The course features a variety of landmarks in the United States including the Gateway Arch, the Golden Gate Bridge, and Mount Rushmore.
Hole 1 - Gateway Arch
Near each landmark, there is a sign with a little bit of information about it.
Over the course of several days while exploring Route 66 in Springfield, Missouri, we did the Springfield 66: Sculpture Series Route digital passport to find all 16 of the statues. Once you check into enough of the statues, you can redeem for one of three pins. We ended up getting all the pins by the end of our visit.
Weathered But Not Forgotten
Into the Sunset
Preserving the Passion
Night Riders of the Mother Road
The Frisco
The Frisco
Wings of Route 66
The Buzz of the Mother Road
The Cardinal Spirit
Intersecting Journeys
Hope the High Road
Quiet Currents & City Lights
Quiet Currents & City Lights
Rerouted: From Mother Road to Motherboard
Welcome to Springfield
Game On, Springfield
Pasture Raised on the Mother Road
Pasture Raised on the Mother Road
Springfield 66: Sculpture Series Route pins
See full list of Our Route 66 Adventures here and Google map here.
