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.
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.
The Library Station
After visiting The Library Station, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Springfield. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this family-friendly area.
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 Plaza
My stay was pretty much just in and out. Given it's 2026, I was quite surprised at the poor quality furniture and decor in the room. Very spartan, not enough wall plugs, old lamps, really ugly college like couch. Should have at least two free water bottles per room per stay.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
ECHO Suites Extended Stay by Wyndham Springfield Airport PLZ
Room was clean and the Kat was really nice.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Bass Pro Shops Angler's Lodge
Breakfast was really good and wasn’t over until 11, which was very nice! We didn’t have to get up early and rush as some hotels put away breakfast early! Staff was very friendly and helpful. I had asked for a late check out as we were attending a wedding at 3, and it was granted, i was super excited ...
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
University Plaza Hotel and Convention Center Springfield
Staff was helpful
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Greenstay Hotel & Suites
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Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Hotel Vandivort
Beautiful hotel in a great location. Really enjoyed the stay.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Tom Watkins
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.
Midtown
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Midtown and surrounding area, you can visit Springfield Cardinals and Pythian Castle.
West Central
Though West Central may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like 1984 Arcade and Landers Theater.
Downtown Springfield
Downtown Springfield is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like 1984 Arcade and JQH Arena.
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.
Walnut Street
When in Walnut Street, you can plan a visit to Hammons Field and Springfield Cardinals, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
