Springfield is located in Green County, in the southwestern part of Missouri. It has a large art museum, open year-round, exhibiting over 8,500 works of art. It also offers tours of Route 66, the first completely paved transcontinental highway in North America. The Jefferson Avenue footbridge is a popular attraction among the locals. Fantastic Caverns is another attraction that is accessible year-round, except on holidays. The city has more than 600 restaurants from which you can choose. If you are looking for something a bit different, treat yourself to a memorable meal at the Rodizio Brazilian Grill. Another enjoyable place to visit is the nostalgia-inducing Trolley's Downtown Bar & Grille, which is decorated to make you feel you are back in another era. For accommodations try a Springfield bed and breakfast or inn and you won’t be disappointed. A Springfield inn or B&B has great features to make you stay refreshing and comfortable. Less