West Central Travel Guide
Springfield
Visit West Central
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.
Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park
Explore the great outdoors at Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park, a lovely green space in 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.
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.
Things to do
History Tour of Pythian Castle in Springfield Missouri
Night Ghost Tour of Pythian Castle in Springfield Missouri
Top hotels in West Central
Bass Pro Shops Angler's Lodge
"Stay was good. Hotel was a little smaller than expected. But staff was helpful. Thank you!"
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
University Plaza Hotel and Convention Center Springfield
"The room was decent . I didn't like that there was only one elevator, and our room was on the other side of the hotel....If staying here you will want to ask to stay closer to the elevator if you have difficulty walking."
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Economy Suites Springfield - Extended Stay
"Can't say. Tried canceling my reservation before the cut off time but couldn't get any response."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Best Western Coach House
"Front desk staff was clearly unhappy the room was dirty the sink drain plug was broken n dirty the front outlet didnt work the thermostat was malfunctioning. And my daughter woke up with bug bites from bed bugs. Worst experience!"
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Hotel Vandivort
"A smart tv would be better so people have a variety of things to watch, but for a short stay, regular channels were fine."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Baymont by Wyndham Springfield South Hwy 65
"The beds were comfortable. The pool and hot tub was gross."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Where to stay in West Central
Downtown Springfield
Downtown Springfield is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like 1984 Arcade and JQH Arena.
Southeast Springfield
While Southeast Springfield isn't home to many top sights, Enterprise Park Lanes and Battlefield Mall are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
Galloway Village
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Galloway Village and surrounding area, you can visit Battlefield Mall and Springfield Conservation Nature Center.
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.
