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.
Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park
Explore the great outdoors at Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park, a lovely green space in Springfield. Experience the area's entertainment choices or attend a sporting event.
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
Bass Pro Shops Angler's Lodge
"The pool and hot tub were tiny. My daughter and her husband had called twice to confirm their reservations, and when we got there, for some reason they were cancelled. Basically told them too bad that it wasn't their fault. My SIL is disabled and can't walk long distances, so we were stuck without ..."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
University Plaza Hotel and Convention Center Springfield
"Room needs updated. Carpet has stains and coming loose at wall. Trees need trimmed. Walking on sidewalk trees hit your head. Cigarette buds on ground outside front door. Maybe smoking area shouldn't be right outside the front door."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Hotel Vandivort
"Nice stay. Enjoyed our evening. Historic building."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Baymont by Wyndham Springfield South Hwy 65
"Nice place to stay on our way to RMNP. The breakfast offerings were great. Clean rooms and property."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Best Western Coach House
"Nice remodeled route 66 motel."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Springfield Airport/Rte 66
"Stay at La Quentin hotels all the time we have a pet that we travel with .. But this property was awful!! It smelled really bad .. No excuse for that .."
Reviewed on 16 Jun 2026
Where to stay in 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.
Southeast Springfield
While Southeast Springfield isn't home to many top sights, Enterprise Park Lanes and Battlefield Mall are some notable places to visit nearby.
Doling
Though Doling may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Ozark Empire Fairgrounds & Events Center and Dickerson Park Zoo.
Galloway Village
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Galloway Village and surrounding area, you can visit Battlefield Mall and Springfield Conservation Nature Center.
Meador Park
While there might not be top attractions in Meador Park, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Battlefield Mall and Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World.
