The best way to Mansfield, Mo.

THE BEST WAY TO MANSFIELD, MO.

From LAX, Delta offers connecting service (change of planes) to Columbia, Mo., about 160 miles north of Mansfield, Mo. Restricted round-trip fares begin at $516.

WHAT TO DO

Laura Ingalls Wilder Historic Home and Museum, 3068 Highway A, Mansfield, Mo.; (417) 924-3626,https://www.lauraingallswilderhome.com. Open from March 1 through Nov. 15; 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 12:30-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission: children under 6, free; children 6-17, $4; adults 18 and older, $8; seniors 65 and older, $6.

WHERE TO STAY

Weaver Inn, 100 E. Park Square, Mansfield; (417) 924-2600, https://www.weaverinn.com. The Weaver Inn is located on the Mansfield town square and offers six rooms, each with a private bath. The downstairs lobby includes a coffee and dessert bar that is open mornings and evenings. Visitors sensitive to sound should know the inn is situated close to railroad tracks. Rates $89-$119.

Super 8 Ava, 1711 S. Jefferson St., Ava; (417) 683-1343, https://www.super8.com. Ava is about 14 miles south of Mansfield, and the Super 8 offers 40 guest rooms. Rates $64.95-$124.95

Residence Inn Marriott Springfield, 1303 E. Kingsley, Springfield, Mo.; (417) 890-0020, https://www.springfieldresidenceinn.com/contactus.aspx. Rates $149-$189 (includes breakfast).

WHERE TO EAT

Burger Barn & Bakery, 866 W. Commercial, Mansfield; (417) 924-2332. Entrees $3-$5. Buffet $8.99.

TO LEARN MORE

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