Nixa, MO

united states

Nixa is a growing suburb 15 miles south of Springfield, connected by Highway 160 and US-65. Most traffic comes from Springfield commuters, while long-distance travelers use US-65 heading to Branson. The city sits in Missouri's Ozark hills with typical continental weather and limestone geology. Nixa hosts the annual Sucker Day festival, celebrating the native redhorse sucker fish.