Parkwood 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.
The Air and Military Museum of the Ozarks
You can spend time studying the exhibits at The Air and Military Museum of the Ozarks during your travels in Springfield. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this relaxing area.
BigShots Golf
You can take time to visit BigShots Golf during your travels to Springfield.
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 Parkwood
Oasis Hotel & Conv. Center, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Liked the hotel and amenities. Cool eclectic design with indoor pool and good continental breakfast. The only reason I took away a star is because we had to switch rooms since the keypad on the door wouldn’t work properly, which was fine until someone else walked into our room in the night and then ...
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Springfield North
Staff was very nice, from front desk to breakfast staff. Rooms/lobby/elevators were very clean. Nice central location
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Springfield - I-44 by IHG
Room condition was fine. A lamp on the desk has mold spores on it. The hvac unit going off every 7 minutes made for a restless sleep. Friendly staff.
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
Home2 Suites by Hilton Springfield North
Rooms were clean and hotel was very nice. The worst hotel breakfast I’ve ever had. The croissant even had mold on it!!!
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
Candlewood Suites Springfield by IHG
Room very clean - Completely satisfied
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Springfield, MO
Other neighbourhoods around Parkwood
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.
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.
Bingham
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Bingham and surrounding area, you can visit Enterprise Park Lanes 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.
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.
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.
