Prepare for little to no phone service! It's the Ozarks, baby!

Lil's favorites are Busiek State Forest (find the old graveyard! ooo) and Whitaker Point Trail (worth the drive), but any on this list are a solid bet. If you want a quick getaway, try the trails at Valley Water Mill or Stockton Lake, some of which can be conquered in under an hour.

*all walking distance from Hotel Vandivort*

Breakfast/Coffee

The Coffee Ethic (best coffee, bar none)

Gailey's (best waffles)

The Order @ Hotel Vandivort

Cherry Picker Package X Fare (a bit of a walk)

Sleepy Opossum – located inside The Royal (also a bit of a walk, but worth it)

Lunch

Prairie Pie (elite pies of sweet and savory varieties)

Gailey's

The Order @ Hotel Vandivort

Greek Belly (do not let the name dissuade you, it's good)

Rama Thai (the best)

Springfield Brewing Co. (good for big groups, good beer)

Dinner

Golden Girl Rum Club

Nonna's (Italian)

Zayka (Indian)

Best of Luck Beer Hall (they got bocce! they got cornhole!)

Rama Thai

Flame Steakhouse (fancy)

Skully's Ramen (a bit of a walk)

Springfield Brewing Co.

Drinks

Golden Girl Rum Club

MudLounge

Best of Luck Beer Hall

J.O.B. Public House

Mother's Brewing Co.

Hold Fast Brewing Co.

Cherry Picker Package X Fare (a bit of a walk)

Tie + Timber Brewing Co. (a bit of a walk, but the best)