Springfield

Battlefield Mall
2825 S. Glenstone Ave.

(http://simon.com/). jcpenney, macy's, dillards, sears, and many more.

Redeemed Music and Books
4140 South National
4178779294
M-Sat 10-7, Wed 10-6, closed Sunday
Northeast corner of National and Repbulic Road

Great used book store if you are looking to buy, sell, or trade Christian-themed material. Largest selection of used homeschool products in the area. For those not looking for Christian-themed books or music, they also offer one of the best collections of classic literature and philosophy of the second-hand shops in town. Books are priced half of retail exception for collectibles or antiques, and they offer 50% of their price for trade or 25% for cash. They also have a 40% off sale in February and August.

Book Castle
2252 South Campbell
M-F 9:30-7, Sat 9:30-6, Sun 1-5

Great store with a wide selection of used books in many categories. Excellent science fiction, mystery, and classic literature section, as well a well-stocked section for post-modern lit. Well organized and friendly staff. The carry a limited selection of new books.

There are many shopping centers located throughout the city with everything from Best Buy to Shoe Carnival to Marshall's.

Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World

1935 s. campbell, 417-887-7334, (http://basspro.com/). can be a pleasant place to stroll around and look at the different wildlife exhibits. occasionally has very good deals on closeout items.

In 2009 plans became public of a new upscale shopping area to be built near the intersection of highway 65 and 60. The area when completed would have more than 500 acres of shopping, restaurants, lodging, and office complexes. If the plans follow through construction would not begin until 2012.