The reception venue is connected to Hotel Vandivort, which has discounted room rates for our guests. Alternatively, Moxy Hotel is a short walk from the venue, or there are dozens of hotels and AirBnbs in the area with Uber and Lyft readily available.

Yes! Hotel Vandivort has a beautiful lobby with a bar, and is attached to the venue. Also within the block: BookMarx book shop, MudHouse coffee shop, Stick it in Your Ear record store, 1984 Arcade, along with a handful of additional shops and restaurants/bars. Just save room for dinner!

We love a good brunch! Gaileys is across the street from Hotel Vandivort and is known for their incredible breakfast menu. Also within walking distance: Rise, Druffs, and MudHouse coffee shop. Highly recommended but a short drive away: Early Bird breakfast cafe (try their sweet potato tots!), First Watch, Blue Heron cafe & bakery (their scones...), Big Momma's, Van Gogh's Eeterie.

- Home to Brad Pitt, who graduated from Kickapoo High School. - Home to Chappell Roan, who grew up in Willard, just outside Springfield. - John Goodman (MSU), Kathleen Turner (MSU), and Bob Barker (Drury) all attended college in Springfield. - Ryan Howard (MLB) played baseball for the Missouri State Bears. - Payne Stewart of golf hall of fame, is a Springfield graduate. - Jackie Stiles became the womens NCAA all-time leading scorer while playing basketball for MSU. - "Birthplace of Route 66" - Home of the world's first drive-thru window at Red's Giant Hamburg, originally on Route 66 - Home of Bass Pro Shops. Johnny Morris opened his first store here in Springfield, which is detailed in the flagship store and museum here in town. - Home to the unique "cashew chicken," created by David Leong in 1963.