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.
Mercy Hospital Springfield
If Mercy Hospital Springfield is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Springfield.
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
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Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Bass Pro Shops Angler's Lodge
Room was very clean, towels and sheets seemed new. Excellent care regarding our dogs. Breakfast was your basic hotel breakfast but fresh.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Best Western Coach House
We only stayed one night here for a gymnastics competition! So served the purpose. The staff was great!!
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Best Western Courtview Hotel
Hotel was conveniently located to shops and restaurants. The staff was very helpful and nice. The breakfast buffet was fresh and delicious.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Hotel Vandivort
Blown away…Blown. Away. Love this hotel.
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Oasis Hotel & Conv. Center, an Ascend Collection Hotel
While first impression driving in was negative, once we got inside and got a good look, it is a beautiful place. We left early and my overall rating is a little low because the beds in our room were incredibly uncomfortable. That plus the random backup alarms from big rigs backing up into the Walmart ...
Reviewed on 29 Mar 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 Landers Theater and 1984 Arcade.
