West Central Travel Guide
Springfield
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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.
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Enjoy a stop at Springfield Conservation Nature Center, an entertaining place to visit in Springfield. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
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.
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
Upscale Loft in the Heart of Dtwn Springfield
University Plaza Hotel and Convention Center Springfield
Room was dated but clean. Could definitely use some renovation!
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Bass Pro Shops Angler's Lodge
Love it!
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
Best Western Coach House
The stay started out disappointing and got worse from there. The outside lacked curb appeal, the building looked old, and not in a good way, though the grounds were fairly well kept. When we got inside our room, there was trash in the wastebaskets from previous occupants, including tissues, which ...
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
Hotel Vandivort
Amazing
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Oasis Hotel & Conv. Center, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Love this hotel! Overall very clean and well kept! The only downsides are the small free breakfast doesn’t offer many options, especially allergy friendly. Also wish there was a hot tub with the pool! We love the rooms that open to the pool area! Feels like a tropical paradise in mid Mo!
Reviewed on 12 Mar 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 Abou Ben Adhem Shrine 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.
