University Heights Travel Guide
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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
Super outdated hotel. Needs a facelift and some remodel work. We had no hot water during our stay, and if you adjusted the temperature at all, the vents would make awful noises. Room had a weird smell. But, it slept us. We likely won’t return, but it sufficed.
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
Greenstay Hotel & Suites
Quiet, comfortable
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Bass Pro Shops Angler's Lodge
Everything was good. Only place found any dirt was in bathroom on ceiling in a corner, Would never noticed but looked up when showering.
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Hotel Vandivort
Wonderful trip! The staff was amazing and extremely helpful. I was happy with the valet service. They were very nice and efficient. The hotel is beautiful. Many spots to sit inside by the fireplace or outside. The room was beyond my expectations. Everything was spotless. The bathroom was clean and ...
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
Baymont by Wyndham Springfield I-44
Breakfast was delightful! Staff was amazing, the pool was very clean. The rooms were very nice. We very much enjoyed our stay
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
Drury Inn & Suites Springfield, MO
I think my major concern was the status of the carpet in the room that I was given - the carpet was very stained. I understand that the policy is now to have certain rooms set apart when you are traveling with pets, but when you are given a room where it is obvious dogs have had "accidents" on the ...
Reviewed on 22 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.
