Commercial Street Historic District Travel Guide
Springfield
Visit Commercial Street Historic District
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.
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.
Things to do
History Tour of Pythian Castle in Springfield Missouri
Night Ghost Tour of Pythian Castle in Springfield Missouri
Top hotels in Commercial Street Historic District
Culture Boutique Hotel
"Very clean room, lots of character and charm. Text code to get into building after hours and no contact with staff. The coffee shop in the building is an added bonus with the sweetest baristas. We stayed in St. Petersburg room so spacious, clean and nicely decorated. Would absolutely stay again and ..."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Bass Pro Shops Angler's Lodge
"The staff are very friendly and helpful. The shower, beds and hot breakfast were wonderful."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
University Plaza Hotel and Convention Center Springfield
"This is a huge hotel that has a lot going for it, but go in with accurate expectations. It is really dated. Carpet is old, stained in places, and just tired looking. Wallpaper was ripped or scratched in a few places in our room. The bathroom had ceiling (sheetrock) paper that was cracked. Lighting ..."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Hotel Vandivort
"Everything was perfect. I stayed in the second building, which I thought was very nice. Big rooms with large windows. All the staff were very friendly. Food and drinks at the restaurant/ bar were outstanding! Did not get a chance to check out the rooftop bar, but hope to next time."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Baymont by Wyndham Springfield South Hwy 65
"Wish shower was bigger but over all excellent. Staff was very accommodating."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Best Western Coach House
"Stayed multiple times and always great place."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Commercial Street Historic District
Grant Beach
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Grant Beach and surrounding area, you can visit Abou Ben Adhem Shrine and 1984 Arcade.
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.
Downtown Springfield
Downtown Springfield is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Abou Ben Adhem Shrine and 1984 Arcade.
West Central
Though West Central may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like 1984 Arcade and Abou Ben Adhem Shrine.
Walnut Street
When in Walnut Street, you can plan a visit to Hammons Field and Springfield Cardinals, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Rountree
Though Rountree may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like JQH Arena and Hammons Field.
