West Central Travel Guide
Springfield
Visit West Central
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.
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.
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
Top hotels in West Central
Upscale Loft in the Heart of Dtwn Springfield
University Plaza Hotel and Convention Center Springfield
I liked the staff there
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Bass Pro Shops Angler's Lodge
Accurate depiction on line to what the room actually was like. Upon arrival the young lady who checked me in was very friendly, conversational and professional. The entire staff was very friendly and accomodating, caring.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Hotel Vandivort
Attentive staff, beautiful decor, comfortable bed. The onsite restaurant is excellent. Parking options could be clearer.
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Baymont by Wyndham Springfield South Hwy 65
Clean facility with friendly staff. Had a slight issue with air conditioning unit and the mtnce guy was there and resolved the issue within 20mins of my call. Convenient location for me with reasonable access to major areas in the city.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Oasis Hotel & Conv. Center, an Ascend Collection Hotel
The rooms where very clean , staff members where kind. Breakfast was a little disappointing. The pool was great! Beds were comfortable! Over all a beautiful place!
Reviewed on 8 Feb 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 Abou Ben Adhem Shrine and 1984 Arcade.
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.
Grant Beach
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Grant Beach and surrounding area, you can visit Abou Ben Adhem Shrine and Springfield Cardinals.
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.
