Brookline Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Wilsons Creek National Battlefield which includes tranquil scenes and a house
Wilsons Creek National Battlefield which includes tranquil scenes
Wilsons Creek National Battlefield featuring a garden
Wilsons Creek National Battlefield which includes signage
Wilsons Creek National Battlefield which includes tranquil scenes

Enjoy golf on well-kept courses, visit a working community farm and explore a Civil War battlefield from this agricultural region on the outskirts of Springfield.

This small settlement, part of the bigger city of Republic, Missouri, is located within easy distance of several key attractions. Learn about a chapter of Civil War history at a nearby national battlefield site and visit a community farm that spotlights the region’s agricultural heritage. Brookline was originally designated as an independent village, but consolidated with the local city of Republic in 2005. Although it is now part of the city of Republic, the neighbourhood is still known by its original name.

The region’s biggest attraction is Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield, where the first key Civil War conflict west of the Mississippi River took place in 1861. Drive on a 5-mile-long (8-kilometre) auto-trail, stopping at interpretative stations revealing key details about the pivotal battle. The park also features hiking and horseback riding trails and the mid-19th-century Ray House, which served as a temporary hospital for injured Southern soldiers.

For a family day out, head to the 207-acre (84-hectare) Rutledge-Wilson Farm Community Park. This working farm showcases the farming heritage of the region, featuring barns and pastures filled with farm animals, demonstration crops and gardens and a playground. The Dickerson Park Zoo, less than a 15-minute drive from Brookline, is another great child-friendly destination.

Time your visit to coincide with the annual Steam-O-Rama festival. During the event, dozens of steam engines, dating from the 19th and early 20th centuries, are displayed.

Brookline is blessed with ample green space. Enjoy fresh air along nature trails at the 40-acre (16-hectare) Brookline Park and play a round at the 18-hole, Jerry Slack-designed Island Green Golf Club. If you didn’t bring your clubs with you, rent a set in Brookline and have them delivered to your accommodation.

Find Brookline southwest of Springfield, Missouri, about a 20-minute drive from the centre of the city and just off Route 66. The nearest airport is Springfield-Branson National Airport. A car is essential for exploring, as public transportation is limited.

University Plaza Hotel and Convention Center Springfield

University Plaza Hotel and Convention Center Springfield

3.5 out of 5
333 S John Q Hammons Pkwy, Springfield, MO
The price is Rp1.416.738 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
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Rp1.608.140 total
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University Plaza Hotel and Convention Center Springfield
Bass Pro Shops Angler's Lodge

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2.5 out of 5
621 W Sunshine St, Springfield, MO
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Baymont by Wyndham Springfield South Hwy 65

Baymont by Wyndham Springfield South Hwy 65

2.5 out of 5
3343 E Battlefield St, Springfield, MO
The price is Rp1.452.276 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
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Rp1.648.478 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
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Baymont by Wyndham Springfield South Hwy 65
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MainStay Suites Springfield South - Battlefield Rd

MainStay Suites Springfield South - Battlefield Rd

2 out of 5
1550 E Raynell Pl, Springfield, MO
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MainStay Suites Springfield South - Battlefield Rd
Retreat w/ Deck ~ 9 Mi to Downtown Springfield

Retreat w/ Deck ~ 9 Mi to Downtown Springfield

3 out of 5
2334 East Huntington Street, Springfield, MO
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Family-friendly Springfield Home w/ Yard!

Family-friendly Springfield Home w/ Yard!

3 out of 5
2322 E Cardinal St, Springfield, MO
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