Tom Watkins 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.
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.
The Library Station
The Library Station is just one of the places to see in Springfield, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?
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 Tom Watkins
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Springfield Airport/Rte 66
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Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
ECHO Suites Extended Stay by Wyndham Springfield Airport PLZ
"The hotel was nice, but there were several people living in vehicles in the parking lot !"
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Bass Pro Shops Angler's Lodge
"The breakfast was really really good. That made it worth the stay."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
University Plaza Hotel and Convention Center Springfield
"The hotel staff were absolutely amazing! So friendly and helpful! The breakfast was SO good! My favorite was the pastries and muffins! We went under a tornado warning our last day and the staff made sure everyone in the hotel was safe and went down to the shelter. Would absolutely stay in this hotel ..."
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
Where to stay in Tom Watkins
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.
