Mark Twain Travel Guide
Springfield
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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
History Tour of Pythian Castle in Springfield Missouri
Night Ghost Tour of Pythian Castle in Springfield Missouri
Top hotels in Mark Twain
University Plaza Hotel and Convention Center Springfield
Everything was great!
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Bass Pro Shops Angler's Lodge
Room was clean, bedding a bit worn out. Nice surprise to have gummy worms left in the room for us. Breakfast was really good, nicest lady working there. Check in slow and tedious, but checkout was quick and kind service. Bought or aquarium tickets at a discount at the receptionist in the hotel in ...
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Hotel Vandivort
Always a great place to stay!
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Drury Inn & Suites Springfield, MO
Enjoyed our spacy clean room, the bed was very comfortable. Loved the breakfast variety and the dinner was great. Overall great value for the price, especially when you stay with your kids.
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Springfield Airport
Friendly staff. Clean rooms. Used the shuttle to and from the airport. Easy and On time
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Baymont by Wyndham Springfield South Hwy 65
There was hair in tub, food smashed in carpet, dried blood around toilet! You can hear EVERY noise possible! When told them we would not return and all that was wrong even showed pictures all they said was they would give a discount for next stay!
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Mark Twain
Seminole Holland
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Seminole Holland and surrounding area, you can visit Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World and Wonders of Wildlife Museum & Aquarium.
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.
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.
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.
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 Abou Ben Adhem Shrine and History Museum on the Square.
