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
"Excellent breakfast. Staff was very pleasant. Room was clean and bed was comfortable. Good choice for a place to stay! And right next to Bass Pro!!!"
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
University Plaza Hotel and Convention Center Springfield
"The room and amenities were decent. My biggest complaint is there is a $10/day parking fee which was not disclosed until I received the charge."
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
"No coffee maker in room, only had coffee when the breakfast was open. Cup size was about 4oz signs said no breakfast items were to be take to your room…."
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026
Best Western Coach House
"We arrived late, after being on the road most of the day, about midnight, large trucks with trailers were parked across several parking spots. We had to park in front of another building. When we got inside the room, we had fleas jumping on us."
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.
