"The Artist's Retreat" Guide For Mansfield
Food scene
This place has the best burger, fries, and ice cream in town. They are open Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays only. You do not want to miss this spot. It is walking distance from the house, just across the street. Look for the building with the big ice cream cone painted on the side. At the town square, Wingo's is the shop with the "cafe" sign.
Wingo’s Cafe
107 West ParksquareThis place has the best burger, fries, and ice cream in town. They are open Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays only. You do not want to miss this spot. It is walking distance from the house, just across the street. Look for the building with the big ice cream cone painted on the side. At the town square, Wingo's is the shop with the "cafe" sign.
This Mexican grill is delicious and has some of the best tacos in the area. A short 15 minute drive down the highway, you can call for take-out or dine-in and enjoy a group meal.
El Patron Mexican Grill
595 West Steel StreetThis Mexican grill is delicious and has some of the best tacos in the area. A short 15 minute drive down the highway, you can call for take-out or dine-in and enjoy a group meal.
Town & Country grocery store is a short 5 minute walk / 1 minute drive down the street from our house. This store has all your basic grocery needs.
305 E Commercial St
305 East Commercial StreetTown & Country grocery store is a short 5 minute walk / 1 minute drive down the street from our house. This store has all your basic grocery needs.
Shetler's Discount Grocery store in Mountain Grove / Norwood is a local favorite. This overstock grocery store features incredible prices, great snacks, and all your grocery needs. 10 minute drive down the highway and your GPS will take you right to where you need to be.
6839 Outer Rd
6839 Outer RoadShetler's Discount Grocery store in Mountain Grove / Norwood is a local favorite. This overstock grocery store features incredible prices, great snacks, and all your grocery needs. 10 minute drive down the highway and your GPS will take you right to where you need to be.
The best local BBQ around. If you want a taste of midwest BBQ, try the pulled pork at this amazing location. A short 15 minute drive down the highway.
Hucklebuck 60 BBQ
29 Enterprise DriveThe best local BBQ around. If you want a taste of midwest BBQ, try the pulled pork at this amazing location. A short 15 minute drive down the highway.
The local Casey's gas station is a short 5 minute walk from the house. Casey's features (in our opinion) the best pizza in town. You can use their free app to order burgers, pizza, fries, or anything else they offer. You don't want to miss their fresh donuts or other food options. This local favorite is packed during lunch and dinner hour but usually fast during any other time of the day. Order online for the most convenient option. Gluten free pizza is available if you have allergy restrictions.
Casey's
310 West Commercial StreetThe local Casey's gas station is a short 5 minute walk from the house. Casey's features (in our opinion) the best pizza in town. You can use their free app to order burgers, pizza, fries, or anything else they offer. You don't want to miss their fresh donuts or other food options. This local favorite is packed during lunch and dinner hour but usually fast during any other time of the day. Order online for the most convenient option. Gluten free pizza is available if you have allergy restrictions.
Vaccaro's pizza & pasta has some great Italian food for you to enjoy. They also have some of the best dessert in the area. Our favorite is any of the pasta with the amazing fried dough w/ sugar and cinnamon called "Zeppoles". If you want a big meal, this is the place to go.
Vaccaro's Pizza & Pasta
873 West Commercial StreetVaccaro's pizza & pasta has some great Italian food for you to enjoy. They also have some of the best dessert in the area. Our favorite is any of the pasta with the amazing fried dough w/ sugar and cinnamon called "Zeppoles". If you want a big meal, this is the place to go.
A local staple, Subway is open 24 hours a day. You know what to expect with this one: you can order a sub, a wrap, or a salad. Expect a long line at lunch or dinner time but otherwise you will receive fast service.
Subway
North Business 60A local staple, Subway is open 24 hours a day. You know what to expect with this one: you can order a sub, a wrap, or a salad. Expect a long line at lunch or dinner time but otherwise you will receive fast service.
Our favorite Mexican restaurant in the area, you have to try the el pastor Tacos with their spicy sauce. You will not regret making the 25 minute drive down the highway to check out this local favorite. You can call their restaurant for pick-up or dine-in.
Los Amigos Mexican Restaurant
301 East 20th StreetOur favorite Mexican restaurant in the area, you have to try the el pastor Tacos with their spicy sauce. You will not regret making the 25 minute drive down the highway to check out this local favorite. You can call their restaurant for pick-up or dine-in.
Looking for a great place to have lunch? Visit True Brew in Ava, a 15 minute drive from our location, for the best sandwiches and coffee around. This cafe is run by a local church group and supports the local community through a "pay what you can" program. They have recommended prices to pay for everything but you can offer to pay more if you would like to support the organization. If anyone in the area cannot afford food, they can eat at True Brew at no cost. This cafe serves an amazing purpose in the community and creates amazing food while doing so.
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True Brew
130 E Washington AveLooking for a great place to have lunch? Visit True Brew in Ava, a 15 minute drive from our location, for the best sandwiches and coffee around. This cafe is run by a local church group and supports the local community through a "pay what you can" program. They have recommended prices to pay for everything but you can offer to pay more if you would like to support the organization. If anyone in the area cannot afford food, they can eat at True Brew at no cost. This cafe serves an amazing purpose in the community and creates amazing food while doing so.
Sightseeing
The Baker Creek Heirloom Seed company just re-started doing their famous festivals. Known around the world for their heirloom seeds and monthly events, the Baker Creek location is only ten minutes drive from the property. Your GPS should take you right to the location through some beautiful country back-roads.
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Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Company
2278 Baker Creek RdThe Baker Creek Heirloom Seed company just re-started doing their famous festivals. Known around the world for their heirloom seeds and monthly events, the Baker Creek location is only ten minutes drive from the property. Your GPS should take you right to the location through some beautiful country back-roads.
The famous Laura Ingalls Wilder historic home & museum is calling fans of the "Little House" books from all over the world. If you are in town, make sure you stop by to check out the famous museum. The location is a short drive and your GPS will take you right to the parking area. You will go to the town square, turn left, drive for about eight minutes, and arrive. Enjoy this famous must-see attraction!
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Heimili og safn Laura Ingalls Wilder - Lokað á veturna
3060 State Hwy AThe famous Laura Ingalls Wilder historic home & museum is calling fans of the "Little House" books from all over the world. If you are in town, make sure you stop by to check out the famous museum. The location is a short drive and your GPS will take you right to the parking area. You will go to the town square, turn left, drive for about eight minutes, and arrive. Enjoy this famous must-see attraction!
Bass Pro Shop in Springfield is the HQ of Bass Pro. They feature an incredible aquarium that you do not want to miss. Amazing place to take the family!
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Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World
1 S Campbell AveBass Pro Shop in Springfield is the HQ of Bass Pro. They feature an incredible aquarium that you do not want to miss. Amazing place to take the family!
City/town information
A short 20 minute drive down the highway, Mountain Grove has many delicious restaurants and stores like Walmart that can meet all your needs. Looking for shopping? Check out the antique stores and flea markets all over the town.
Mountain Grove
A short 20 minute drive down the highway, Mountain Grove has many delicious restaurants and stores like Walmart that can meet all your needs. Looking for shopping? Check out the antique stores and flea markets all over the town.
Called "the Treasure of the Ozarks", Ava is one of the most beautiful places in Missouri. Enjoy delicious tacos at one of the two Mexican restaurants, shop for anything you need at Walmart, grab some fast food, or visit the health food store. Ava is packed with anything you need for your stay. 15 minute drive down the highway.
Ava
Called "the Treasure of the Ozarks", Ava is one of the most beautiful places in Missouri. Enjoy delicious tacos at one of the two Mexican restaurants, shop for anything you need at Walmart, grab some fast food, or visit the health food store. Ava is packed with anything you need for your stay. 15 minute drive down the highway.
Springfield is about a 45 minute drive from Mansfield down the highway. This major city is growing fast and filled with restaurants, shopping, and local attractions. Looking for a family adventure? Visit the Springfield aquarium for a wonderful and educational experience. Springfield is also home to the closest emergency room.
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Springfield
Springfield is about a 45 minute drive from Mansfield down the highway. This major city is growing fast and filled with restaurants, shopping, and local attractions. Looking for a family adventure? Visit the Springfield aquarium for a wonderful and educational experience. Springfield is also home to the closest emergency room.
Hiking
Our favorite local hiking spot, the Cedar Gap Conservation Area is a 10 minute drive from our location. You will follow your GPS down the highway and travel over a train track to visit this amazing spot. You can hike for hours and enjoy the creek for some beautiful views. They feature a 3 mile trail. Bring plenty of water and expect some tough hills!
Cedar Gap Conservation Area
Our favorite local hiking spot, the Cedar Gap Conservation Area is a 10 minute drive from our location. You will follow your GPS down the highway and travel over a train track to visit this amazing spot. You can hike for hours and enjoy the creek for some beautiful views. They feature a 3 mile trail. Bring plenty of water and expect some tough hills!
AMAZING views! This local diamond is a driving trail where you can park and witness some of the most amazing views in the area. Looking for a place to grill or hike? This spot has everything you and your family need. You can drive down the trail and enjoy the different sites along the route. You can bring a lunch or grill something on-site at the provided grilling areas (just bring some charcoal).
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Glade Top Trail National Scenic Byway
Glade Top TrailAMAZING views! This local diamond is a driving trail where you can park and witness some of the most amazing views in the area. Looking for a place to grill or hike? This spot has everything you and your family need. You can drive down the trail and enjoy the different sites along the route. You can bring a lunch or grill something on-site at the provided grilling areas (just bring some charcoal).
Pool
Mansfield city pool is a great place to go if you want to cool off on a hot day. You can buy a day pass for under $10 and enjoy a great place to swim. You can walk to the pool from our house. It is a 15 minute walk or a 3 minute drive. The pool is located next to the Mansfield school.
North Avenue
North AvenueMansfield city pool is a great place to go if you want to cool off on a hot day. You can buy a day pass for under $10 and enjoy a great place to swim. You can walk to the pool from our house. It is a 15 minute walk or a 3 minute drive. The pool is located next to the Mansfield school.
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Laura Ingalls Wilder's Resting Place
Want to visit the resting place of Laura Ingalls Wilder and her husband? They are buried at Mansfield cemetery, just behind the school. If you are looking for a short walk around the town, walk to the cemetery from our property and you can visit Laura's resting spot. At sunset, this is a gorgeous walk.