Fun2travel Posted February 11, 2018 Report Share Posted February 11, 2018 I got such great information on my last guestion, I’m trying it again. Any interesting things to do on highway 60 East from Springfield, MO to Sikeston, MO? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
trailertraveler Posted February 11, 2018 Report Share Posted February 11, 2018 (edited) Have not spent much time in that area. One place we did visit and enjoy was the Wonders of Wildlife Museum and Aquarium in Springfield. Our visit was shortly after it first opened. It was then closed for several years (I believe due to structural problems) and finally reopened. It is located next to the Bass Pro Shops and the Sporting Arms Museum (which was not there when we visited). Trip Advisor lists a number of other potential attractions in or near Springfield that we have not had a chance to visit. Roadside America lists several drive bye type attractions along US-60 going East. Edited February 11, 2018 by trailertraveler Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mds1 Posted February 12, 2018 Report Share Posted February 12, 2018 (edited) Assume you are asking because you are driving across MO Highway 60. Otherwise everything I know of is mostly closer to Springfield. Especially to the south. I've never made it past Strafford MO on Highway 60 which is to Camping World:) Not sure, maybe the Laura Ingalls Wilder home in Mansfield would be worth a quick stop. (Looked it up and it does not open for the year until March 1). Everyone seems to like going to the restaurant Lambert's where they throw dinner rolls at you. Quick check shows a location in Sikeston. I've not been to that branch, but the one in Springfield/Ozark is good. Should be a pretty drive through the Mark Twain National Forest areas. Mark from Missouri Edited February 12, 2018 by mds1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
homelesshartshorns Posted February 12, 2018 Report Share Posted February 12, 2018 Running from Ellington to Houston, MO this route takes you through Ozark National Scenic Riverways. You'll need more than a day to look at everything this route has to offer. There are a few detours along the way that you can take to see more of the countryside. If you travel north on Hwy 19 from Eminence, you'll find beautiful Round Spring along the Current River. Heading back south from Round Spring the views change dramatically. You should plan to stop at Alley Springs along Hwy 106 8 miles west of Eminence. This spring has a beautiful, watercress lined spring and spring branch. There's also an old mill at the head of the pool, which was built back in the 1800s. You'll see beautiful dogwood and redbud trees that provide shade during the hot summer months and in the fall you'll enjoy the beautiful views of red, gold, orange, and burgundy leaves. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Limit 4 Posted February 14, 2018 Report Share Posted February 14, 2018 (edited) One of our favorite places is Big Springs in Van Buren. It is a couple miles off of 60 and does have a decent campground with electric at each site. Also if time is right the Amish area of Seymoor has a nice place to eat called uncle Roosters. Not fancy but good food. Edited February 14, 2018 by Limit 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jenandjon Posted February 14, 2018 Report Share Posted February 14, 2018 If you are already on Hy 60 its not a far side trip to take 63 south into Arkansas to Mammoth spring. Not a whole lot to do there but its a fun day trip. From there go on down to Hardy. The next town only a few miles away. Go down the old main street. I swear the whole town is one big antique store. Some people don't like looking at old junk but I like to see the old buildings. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RangeMaggotBob Posted March 29, 2018 Report Share Posted March 29, 2018 On 2/11/2018 at 10:00 PM, mds1 said: Assume you are asking because you are driving across MO Highway 60. Otherwise everything I know of is mostly closer to Springfield. Especially to the south. I've never made it past Strafford MO on Highway 60 which is to Camping World:) Not sure, maybe the Laura Ingalls Wilder home in Mansfield would be worth a quick stop. (Looked it up and it does not open for the year until March 1). Everyone seems to like going to the restaurant Lambert's where they throw dinner rolls at you. Quick check shows a location in Sikeston. I've not been to that branch, but the one in Springfield/Ozark is good. Should be a pretty drive through the Mark Twain National Forest areas. Mark from Missouri Strafford and Camping World- neither one is on Hwy. 60. They are on Interstate 44. And no. There is nothing interesting between Springfield and Sikeston. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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