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.

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.
BigShots Golf
You can take time to visit BigShots Golf during your travels to Springfield.
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 cosy cafes and entertainment choices in this family-friendly area.
Things to do

History Tour of Pythian Castle in Springfield Missouri

Night Ghost Tour of Pythian Castle in Springfield Missouri
Top hotels in Parkwood

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Springfield - I-44 by IHG
"It was halfway put together. A strange place and food poor."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026

Oasis Hotel & Conv. Center, an Ascend Collection Hotel
"We did not eat breakfast, Our stay was very nice, Except The dog someone had was very loud!!!"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Springfield North
"Just a nice clean hotel; location was also ideal for us. This is one of the first hotels i stayed to always smells nice. The lady who checked us in was very sweet and accommodating, she gave us recommendations. The lady who checked us out wasn't nice very sulky but the guy who sets up the buffet ..."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites Springfield, MO
"Clean"
Reviewed on 7 May 2026

Candlewood Suites Springfield by IHG

Home2 Suites by Hilton Springfield North
"Always a great place to stay. Helpful and friendly staff, with a good breakfast option every morning."
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Parkwood

Cooper Park
Though Cooper Park may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Pythian Castle and Hammons Field.

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.

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 JQH Arena and Springfield Cardinals.

