Parkwood Travel Guide
Springfield
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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
"The property is different upon arrival than what you see online when you are booking the stay. I felt bamboozled! I booked a double room having a king in one bedroom with two queens in the other bedroom. I did not realize that there would only be one bathroom and that was a major issue as my husband ..."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026

Oasis Hotel & Conv. Center, an Ascend Collection Hotel
"We always stay here for our bowling trip to Springfield."
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Springfield North
"The Breakfast Staff was outstanding! It was hit and miss with the Front Desk and Housekeeping. We were in town for a wedding and we needed housekeeping service for between 9:00 am and 1:00 pm on Saturday, June 6, 2026. Upon check in the day before, I informed the front desk staff member about it ..."
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites Springfield, MO
"Room needed more towels. Floor in the room wasn't clean. Staff was good. Breakfast was good. Parking was good. Probably won't stay there again."
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026

Candlewood Suites Springfield by IHG
"Decent place. Was easy to find. Pretty clean"
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026

Home2 Suites by Hilton Springfield North
Where to stay in Parkwood

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.
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.





