University Heights 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.
Perry Tennis Center
Catch an event at Perry Tennis Center during your trip to Springfield.
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 University Heights
University Plaza Hotel and Convention Center Springfield
Old and dated.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Bass Pro Shops Angler's Lodge
Nice clean hotel right across street from Bass Pro store and museum. Breakfast was fantastic. Pool and hot tub were only ok as way too much chemical made eyes burn. I’d stay here again. Staying here gets you a discount for museum and restaurant at Bass Pro
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Greenstay Hotel & Suites
Breakfast not managed well keeping counters clean and coffee empty at 8am and first day 3 yogurts second day 30? Eggs watery and trash bins full and tables coffee spilled n no butter pats Few oranges or bananas or apples would be nice Lobby smells from people smoking right outside entry with cigarettes ...
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Hotel Vandivort
Room was clean. Great dining options nearby. Don't miss Gaileys for breakfast and Black Sheep for shake. Friendly staff.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Springfield on I-44
Unable to use the outdoor pool this time of year. Rooms were clean and breakfast was simple, but ready every morning.
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Baymont by Wyndham Springfield I-44
Good breakfast. Hotel could use some updating.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around University Heights
Phelps
Phelps might not have many top sights, but JQH Arena and Springfield Art Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
Delaware
Delaware might not have many top sights, but Springfield Art Museum and Enterprise Park Lanes are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
Rountree
Though Rountree may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like JQH Arena and Hammons Field.
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.
