Cooper Park 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.
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.
Missouri State University
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Missouri State University during your travels in 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 Cooper Park
Bass Pro Shops Angler's Lodge
"Across the street from Wonders of Wildlife Aquarium. Excellent property!! Super clean, quiet and comfortable. Fantastic shower and A/C. Hot breakfast. Pool and hot tub on site. Friendly staff. Easy parking. I've been staying here for years. Highly recommend!!"
Reviewed on 10 Jun 2026
University Plaza Hotel and Convention Center Springfield
"There is a lot of updates that need to happen. We stay for convenience purposes, however Pool is down a lot for an indoor pool it feels ice cold tried 4x in 6 stays all same.... Rooms need updating. Seems they have tried but could do better.. Last time we were there water was flowing the the ceiling ..."
Reviewed on 10 Jun 2026
Hotel Vandivort
"A beautiful large modern room nestled inside an historic building. It was an excellent experience."
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026
Baymont by Wyndham Springfield South Hwy 65
"Clean room. Excellent breakfast!"
Reviewed on 10 Jun 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Springfield Airport/Rte 66
"Great stay! It was so clean and all the staff were sooo helpf!"
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Battlefield Rd/Hwy 65
"The breakfast was not that great at all. The muffins were not warmed up one morning. The eggs were not cooked on Sunday morning. The coffee was good. Our room never got cleaned for two days. We had to call for them to empty out garbage and bring us clean towels. They never cleaned and resupied the ..."
Reviewed on 10 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Cooper Park
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.
