In the heart of the Ozark Mountains sits Springfield, Missouri,a blend of old and new, rural and urban, and always Midwestfriendly.History buffs can retrace the steps of thousands of NativeAmericans forced to walk the Trail of Tears, see the first railroadto cross the Mississippi River, stand on the site of the Battle ofWilson’s Creek, or even reenact the Wild Bill Hickok shoot-out inthe town square. Outdoors enthusiasts can visit Bass Pro Shopsheadquarters and museum or venture less than 50 miles to Table RockLake for fishing and camping. Nearby Branson, Missouri, home ofSilver Dollar City, Stone Hill and Mount Pleasant wineries, andseveral Country Music shows, has something for the whole family.When it’s time to relax, Springfield offers an abundance ofnightlife, as well as opera, ballet