Mark Twain Travel Guide
Springfield

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.
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.
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 Mark Twain

University Plaza Hotel and Convention Center Springfield
Pool was very cold. Bedroom was dusty.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026

Bass Pro Shops Angler's Lodge
Great property right across the street from Bass Pro Shops.
Reviewed on 15 May 2026

Hotel Vandivort
Always love and enjoy staying here!
Reviewed on 12 May 2026

Greenstay Hotel & Suites
Bring your own soaps. Unpleasant smelling. The room was nice and clean.
Reviewed on 15 May 2026

Best Western Coach House
Breakfast was great, facility was very clean. TLC
Reviewed on 14 May 2026

ECHO Suites Extended Stay by Wyndham Springfield Airport PLZ
This is a bare bones economical option for somewhere to stay when a lot of amenities are not needed. No room service unless requested. Haven’t get your own towels, toilet paper. They have Kitchenettes int eh room but you have to purchase pans from hotel to cook cause they’re induction pans. $40 for ...
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Mark Twain

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.

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.

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.

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.

Phelps
Phelps might not have many top sights, but JQH Arena and Springfield Art Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

West Central
Though West Central may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like History Museum on the Square and Landers Theater.

