West Central Travel Guide
Springfield
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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 West Central
Bass Pro Shops Angler's Lodge
yes and yes.
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Drury Inn & Suites Springfield, MO
Great place to stay! The kickback (free drinks for adults), the small dinner buffet, the breakfast, the hot tub is most definitely worth the price
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Hotel Vandivort
The room was clean and bed comfy. I got a balcony suite and I enjoyed sitting on the balcony on a warm December night! I also loved the shower and bathroom. It was nice to have a counter and sink also, plus a comfy couch to sit on! Would def stay again!
Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025
University Plaza Hotel and Convention Center Springfield
Staff was good
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Baymont by Wyndham Springfield South Hwy 65
The staff was friendly, and the room was clean and quiet, but the hotel feels dated. The furniture showed noticeable wear, and the TV was small for a hotel room.
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Best Western Route 66 Rail Haven
It’s an older historic hotel so keep that in mind. We had some issues with the rooms but the staff was amazing and helped us and gave us proper accommodation for our needs.
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
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 JQH Arena.
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.
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.
Walnut Street
When in Walnut Street, you can plan a visit to Hammons Field and Springfield Cardinals, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
