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Things to Do Near the Lavender Farms of Springfield & Clever, Missouri
Lavender Falls Farm near Clever hosts reserved fall evenings with live music, near Wilson's Creek battlefield and Springfield's Route 66 museum.
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Lavender Falls Farm is a small family farm on State Highway M near Clever, southwest of Springfield, set around a natural waterfall the family named Lavender Falls. It grows Grosso lavender and makes relaxation products by hand in small batches. In 2026 its Fall on the Farm season offered reserved evenings with local musicians on set nights in September and October.
The farm is on the edge of the Springfield area, so the rest of the day can be Civil War history, Ozark trails or city museums. Wilson's Creek National Battlefield is a short drive north. Springfield has the History Museum on the Square, Wonders of Wildlife and its botanical gardens, and Ozark's historic square and Lambert's Cafe lie to the east. Fall is the time for the farm's evenings, and spring and fall suit the trails and gardens.
The lavender farms
- Lavender Falls FarmLavender farm · Clever
Visits by reservation during short seasons; 2026 Fall on the Farm evenings with live music ran September 17-October 25 with a $10 cover.
Best time to visit
Lavender Falls Farm's visitor season centers on fall evenings. In 2026, reservations opened August 15 for Fall on the Farm nights from September 17 through October 25, with a $10 per person cover fee, refundable up to seven days ahead. The farm does not post a bloom calendar, so check before planning a summer trip. In October, Springfield Botanical Gardens holds Sunset Strolls in the Japanese Garden (October 23–24, 2026), and the History Museum on the Square runs Haunted History tours. Wilson's Creek National Battlefield, where the battle was fought on August 10, 1861, is free and open year-round. The Springfield Conservation Nature Center's three miles of trails through Ozark woods are worth walking in any season.
Places to see nearby parks, trails, beaches and landmarks
- Wilson's Creek National Battlefield🏛️ Historic site · Republic · about 11 mi, 20 min drive
This is where Southern forces won the battle of August 10, 1861. The visitor center has a museum, research library and store, and you can explore the battlefield year-round.
Visitor center desk staffed 9 a.m.–5 p.m. daily
free
- Springfield Conservation Nature Center🌲 Preserve · Springfield · about 14 mi, 25 min drive
79 acres in southeast Springfield with three miles of trails through Ozark woods, linking on the east side to the Galloway Creek Greenway.
Nature center Tuesday–Saturday 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
- Nathan and Olive Boone Homestead State Historic Site🏛️ Historic site · Ash Grove · about 30 mi, 50 min drive
This was the last home of Nathan Boone, Daniel Boone's youngest son, and his wife Olive. You can see the 1830s home, walk the trails and visit the cemetery where the couple is buried, and tours can be booked ahead.
- Wonders of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium🏛️ Museum · Springfield · about 16 mi, 30 min drive
A wildlife museum and aquarium on West Sunshine Street that bills itself as the world's largest immersive wildlife attraction. It says it has been voted America's best aquarium seven times.
Admission charged; current prices on its website
- History Museum on the Square🏛️ Museum · Springfield · about 18 mi, 30 min drive
Eight galleries on Park Central Square cover Native history, the Civil War in Springfield, Wild Bill Hickok's shoot-out and Springfield's claim as the birthplace of Route 66, complete with a '57 Chevy Bel Air and neon signs.
Haunted History tours in October
Adults $16; seniors, military and students $13; ages 4–12 $10 (as posted in 2026)
- Springfield Botanical Gardens🌷 Garden · Springfield · about 14 mi, 25 min drive
The gardens around the Botanical Center at 2400 S. Scenic Avenue include a Japanese garden that hosts sunset strolls each fall.
Sunset Strolls in the Japanese Garden October 23–24, 2026
- Ozark🏘️ Town · Ozark · about 10 mi, 25 min drive
Ozark's historic downtown square has a gazebo and is getting new pavers in phases. The new Chadwick Flyer Bridge carries the trail of that name over Highway 65.
- Dickerson Park Zoo🏞️ Park · Springfield · about 21 mi, 35 min drive
Springfield's city zoo on North Fort Avenue, on the north side of town, is an easy family add-on to a museum day downtown.
Check the zoo's website for daily hours
Where to stop: farms, food and stays
- Lambert's CafeRestaurant · Ozark
The Ozark home of the cafe's 'throwed rolls' tradition (the cafe dates to 1942), at 1800 W. State Highway J.
- Andy's Frozen CustardIce cream or creamery · Springfield
A Springfield-based frozen custard company known for its concretes; check its locations page for the nearest stand.
A one-day plan
- 10:00 AMWilson's Creek National Battlefield
Start at the visitor center museum, then explore the battlefield. Allow 1.5 hours.
- 11:55 AMHistory Museum on the Square · about 25 min drive
About 25 minutes to downtown Springfield. See the Route 66 and Wild Bill Hickok galleries. Allow 1 hour.
- 1:20 PMLambert's Cafe · about 20 min drive
About 20 minutes south on Highway 65 to Ozark. A late lunch with throwed rolls. Allow 1 hour.
- 2:35 PMSpringfield Conservation Nature Center · about 15 min drive
About 15 minutes north. Walk part of the three miles of trails. Allow 1 hour. The center is closed Sunday and Monday.
- 3:50 PMSpringfield Botanical Gardens · about 15 min drive
About 15 minutes west. Walk the gardens and the Japanese garden. Allow 45 minutes.
- 5:30 PMLavender Falls Farm · about 30 min drive
About 30 minutes southwest to Clever for a reserved Fall on the Farm evening with live music (September–October; book ahead).
Tips
- Lavender Falls evenings are by reservation only. Cover fees are refundable up to seven days ahead, and parties of 15 or more should call the farm.
- Wilson's Creek charges no entrance fee and needs no pass.
- The city of Ozark advises against swimming, wading, tubing or kayaking in the Finley River until further notice (2026).
- Lambert's Cafe takes to-go orders by phone (417-581-7655) if you'd rather picnic.
Checked in October 2026 against official park, tourism and business websites. How we check listings
Questions
Do I need a reservation at Lavender Falls Farm?
Yes, for its Fall on the Farm evenings. In 2026, reservations opened August 15 for nights in September and October, with a $10 per person cover fee.
What lavender does Lavender Falls Farm grow?
The farm names Grosso lavender on its website and makes its products by hand in small batches on site.
Is Wilson's Creek National Battlefield free?
Yes. There is no entrance fee, and the battlefield can be explored year-round.
Where can I learn about Route 66 in Springfield?
The History Museum on the Square has a gallery on Springfield as the birthplace of Route 66, with a '57 Chevy Bel Air and neon sign exhibits.
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