West Central 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.
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.
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.
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 West Central
Upscale Loft in the Heart of Dtwn Springfield
University Plaza Hotel and Convention Center Springfield
When I arrived they said I had another half an hour to wait which was fine so I waited. When I went back up they said it was going to be another half an hour ago 45 minutes. They said they could downgrade me to a non-hypoallergenic room. Still got charged the same. The bed was super comfortable. ...
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
The room was very clean.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West Central
Downtown Springfield
Downtown Springfield is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like JQH Arena and Springfield Cardinals.
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.
Phelps
Phelps might not have many top sights, but JQH Arena and Springfield Art Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
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.
Walnut Street
When in Walnut Street, you can plan a visit to Hammons Field and Springfield Cardinals, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
