West Central Travel Guide
Springfield
Visit West Central
Popular places to visit
Fantastic Caverns
Look for bats hanging from stalactites as you pass through the cool caverns of this underground cave on a jeep-drawn tram.
Hammons Field
Catch an event at Hammons Field during your trip to Springfield. Experience the area's entertainment choices or attend a sporting event.
Pythian Castle
Tour this striking 1913 structure to see dungeons that once housed prisoners of war and to find out about its ghostly associations.
Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World
You can do some window-shopping at Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World during your trip to Springfield. Experience the area's entertainment choices or attend a sporting event.
Mercy Hospital Springfield
If Mercy Hospital Springfield is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Springfield.
Wonders of Wildlife Museum & Aquarium
Make time to visit the sea life at Wonders of Wildlife Museum & Aquarium during your holiday to Springfield. Experience the area's entertainment choices or attend a sporting event.
Things to do
History Tour of Pythian Castle in Springfield Missouri
Night Ghost Tour of Pythian Castle in Springfield Missouri
Top hotels in West Central
University Plaza Hotel and Convention Center Springfield
Old and dated.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Bass Pro Shops Angler's Lodge
The breakfast was great and a good start for the day. All staff were very helpful. It was a wonderful stay.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Greenstay Hotel & Suites
Nice place and quiet
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Hotel Vandivort
Room was clean. Great dining options nearby. Don't miss Gaileys for breakfast and Black Sheep for shake. Friendly staff.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Springfield on I-44
Unable to use the outdoor pool this time of year. Rooms were clean and breakfast was simple, but ready every morning.
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Baymont by Wyndham Springfield I-44
Good breakfast. Hotel could use some updating.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West Central
Downtown Springfield
Downtown Springfield is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like 1984 Arcade and JQH Arena.
Fassnight
When in Fassnight, you can plan a visit to Wonders of Wildlife Museum & Aquarium and Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Phelps
Phelps might not have many top sights, but JQH Arena and Springfield Art Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
University Heights
While there might not be top attractions in University Heights, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Wonders of Wildlife Museum & Aquarium and Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World.
Midtown
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Midtown and surrounding area, you can visit Springfield Cardinals and Pythian Castle.
Walnut Street
When in Walnut Street, you can plan a visit to Hammons Field and Springfield Cardinals, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
