Sight Republic, Springfield
Wilson's Creek National Battlefield
A sight in Republic, Springfield, free to visit and worth about 2 hours. Best time to go: Morning.
Why go
Civil War battlefield with a 5-mile tour road and walking trails.
It is one of 8 curated places we feature in Springfield, alongside 2 places to eat, 1 activity and 1 place for a drink. The closest of our other picks is Leong's Asian Diner, 6.0 mi away as the crow flies.
- Type
- Sight · Culture
- Neighborhood
- Republic
- Price
- Free
- Time needed
- 2 hr
- Best time
- Morning
Nearby
The 6 closest curated picks in Springfield, measured as straight-line distance.
- 1Leong's Asian Diner
Family restaurant from the inventors of Springfield-style cashew chicken.
Food · 6.0 mi straight-line - 2Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden
7.5-acre Japanese garden with koi ponds and a moon bridge.
Outdoors · 6.6 mi straight-line - 3Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World
The original Bass Pro flagship, with aquariums and taxidermy, attached to the museum.
Shopping · 8.1 mi straight-line - 4Wonders of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium
Huge aquarium and wildlife galleries built around Ozarks and ocean habitats.
Sight · 8.2 mi straight-line - 5Mother's Brewing Company
Downtown brewery taproom in a former bakery building.
Drinks · 9.2 mi straight-line - 6Lambert's Cafe
Ozark outpost of the home of 'throwed rolls,' tossed across the dining room.
Food · 11 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
Wilson's Creek National Battlefield is a stop on our Ozarks Hidden Gems route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More to do in Springfield
Wilson's Creek National Battlefield is our only sight pick in Springfield; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Springfield guide.
When to go
Average daily highs in Springfield run from 41°F in January to 89°F in July; May is usually the wettest month. For Wilson's Creek National Battlefield itself, we suggest: Morning.
Modelled monthly averages for Springfield from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Springfield weather by month.
Getting there
Map links open a live search for Wilson's Creek National Battlefield, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.
- Address
- 5242 S State Hwy Zz, Republic, MO 65738, USA
- Coordinates
- 37.11594, -93.41983
- Destination
- Springfield, Missouri
- Website
- nps.gov
Wilson's Creek National Battlefield: quick answers
How much time do you need at Wilson's Creek National Battlefield?
Plan on about 2 hours at Wilson's Creek National Battlefield. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Wilson's Creek National Battlefield?
Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Drive the tour road, stopping at Bloody Hill.
Is Wilson's Creek National Battlefield free?
Yes, we list Wilson's Creek National Battlefield as free to visit. Check the official website before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.
Where is Wilson's Creek National Battlefield?
Wilson's Creek National Battlefield is at 5242 S State Hwy Zz, Republic, MO 65738, USA. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.
Which TripsCircle routes include Wilson's Creek National Battlefield?
Wilson's Creek National Battlefield appears on Ozarks Hidden Gems, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add it to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Springfield.
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