Midtown 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.
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.
Drury University
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Drury University during your travels in Springfield. Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this relaxing 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.
Things to do
History Tour of Pythian Castle in Springfield Missouri
Night Ghost Tour of Pythian Castle in Springfield Missouri
Top hotels in Midtown
University Plaza Hotel and Convention Center Springfield
The property was nice. The room was clean, but the hotel rooms are definitely dated and the bathrooms could use an upgrade or just better repairs. We also arrived after 5 and were told our rooms were not ready and they would call us when they were. We had no where to go, so we sat in the lobby for ...
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
Bass Pro Shops Angler's Lodge
Hot tub bubbles splashed in your face. Jets in the middle of the hot tub and not sides like normal, little small as well. Pool was nice. Could use more seating for guests.
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
Best Western Coach House
Floor coming up on first toom, tripping hazard. Staff were polite and immediately moved us but did allow another person to stay. Ut was c right next door so obvious. They were booked up so assume moved us and gave a later arrival the room. Bathroom floor needed swept or maybe wind blew in from drive. ...
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
Hotel Vandivort
The staff was great… the mattress was awful. We checked out early because I was in so much pain from that mattress.
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Oasis Hotel & Conv. Center, an Ascend Collection Hotel
The beds were very uncomfortable
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
Vīb Best Western Springfield
We stayed at the VIB Best Western Springfield,Missouri and love the location. Centrally located for the purpose our travel. Prices are very reasonable.
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Midtown
Downtown Springfield
Downtown Springfield is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Abou Ben Adhem Shrine and JQH Arena.
Walnut Street
When in Walnut Street, you can plan a visit to Hammons Field and Springfield Cardinals, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
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.
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.
Phelps
Phelps might not have many top sights, but JQH Arena and Springfield Art Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
