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.
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.
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.
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
"Have stayed at this property in years past and was great. Seems it gone down hill. Wife killed a large beatle type bug in the bathroom first 5 min. in the room. Room furnishes are very dated as well as bed mattress. There was a piece of like clear packaging tape across the threshold for bathroom ..."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Bass Pro Shops Angler's Lodge
"The lady at the front counter was amazing. We had a problem with the room but she was able to make arrangements for us and we actually got a better stay than planned."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Hotel Vandivort
"Excellent stay, beautiful property!!"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Greenstay Hotel & Suites
"This hotel is always clean. Never disappoints. Staff is always friendly and welcoming. Always liked this place."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Best Western Coach House
ECHO Suites Extended Stay by Wyndham Springfield Airport PLZ
"Clean hotel, very limited amenities ( 1 shampoo, 1 bar of soap 1 roll of toilet paper) no coffee pot, hair dryer etc"
Reviewed on 18 May 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.
