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
University Plaza Hotel and Convention Center Springfield
Wonderful property and a very nice convention area
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Bass Pro Shops Angler's Lodge
They were accommodating when we requested a different room.
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Greenstay Hotel & Suites
Breakfast not managed well keeping counters clean and coffee empty at 8am and first day 3 yogurts second day 30? Eggs watery and trash bins full and tables coffee spilled n no butter pats Few oranges or bananas or apples would be nice Lobby smells from people smoking right outside entry with cigarettes ...
Reviewed on 29 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
Clean Room, Friendly Staff, Good Hot Breakfast
Reviewed on 30 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.
