Downtown Springfield Travel Guide
Springfield
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Popular places to visit
Hammons Field
Catch an event at Hammons Field during your trip to Springfield. Experience the area's entertainment choices or attend a sporting event.
Fantastic Caverns
Look for bats hanging from stalactites as you pass through the cool caverns of this underground cave on a jeep-drawn tram.
Pythian Castle
Tour this striking 1913 structure to see dungeons that once housed prisoners of war and to find out about its ghostly associations.
Missouri State University
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Missouri State University during your travels in Springfield. Experience the area's entertainment choices or attend a sporting event.
Springfield Expo Center
Learn about the events happening in Springfield Expo Center during your trip to Springfield. While in this trendy area, you can savour the bars and restaurants.
Springfield Cardinals
Enjoy a stop at Springfield Cardinals, an entertaining place to visit in Springfield. Attend a sporting event in this relaxing area.
Things to do
History Tour of Pythian Castle in Springfield Missouri
Night Ghost Tour of Pythian Castle in Springfield Missouri
Top hotels in Downtown Springfield
University Plaza Hotel and Convention Center Springfield
Old and dated.
Reviewed on 28 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
Tru by Hilton Springfield Downtown
Great location, easy and free parking, walking distance to local activities and food places. Really enjoyed our stay.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Moxy Springfield Downtown
Good rooms, great staff.
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Walnut Street Inn
Room was clean. There was was no innkeeper for 3 days, i was literally the only person in that house. No one to discuss payment. Trying to communicate was extremely difficult. Finalky, on Saturday i met the chef and an innkeeper. Very nice. They asked me if i needed anything which was great. Food ...
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Bass Pro Shops Angler's Lodge
The breakfast was great and a good start for the day. All staff were very helpful. It was a wonderful stay.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Springfield
Walnut Street
When in Walnut Street, you can plan a visit to Hammons Field and Springfield Cardinals, 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.
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 Landers Theater.
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.
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.
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.
