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.
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.
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.
Things to do
History Tour of Pythian Castle in Springfield Missouri
Night Ghost Tour of Pythian Castle in Springfield Missouri
Top hotels in Rountree
Cozy 2-bedroom pet friendly bungalow in the heart of Springfield
This is the most beautiful rental I’ve experienced. Every detail is perfect. The beds are so comfortable, and the back yard is unbelievable! Very clean, very good communication…our only regret is that we couldn’t stay longer!
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Bass Pro Shops Angler's Lodge
Helpful and kind staff. The room was clean and creatively decorated with the theme of Bass Pro outdoor sports, first class in every way.
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Drury Inn & Suites Springfield, MO
oerfect!!
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
University Plaza Hotel and Convention Center Springfield
The rooms were the cleanest ive ever seen. The staff we very polite and seemed to actually listen to what my needs were. I will definitely be staying again and would recommend this hotel to anyone. And just wanna say keep up the hard work house keepers. And to the front desk thank you for the warm ...
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Hotel Vandivort
Great stay at Hotel Vandivort. The beds were very comfortable and the location made it easy to walk to everything downtown. We loved the rooftop bar, and having a restaurant right on property was super convenient. Would definitely stay here again.
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Baymont by Wyndham Springfield South Hwy 65
Helpful staff; clean environment for an affordable price
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Rountree
Walnut Street
When in Walnut Street, you can plan a visit to Hammons Field and Springfield Cardinals, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Phelps
Phelps might not have many top sights, but JQH Arena and 1984 Arcade are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
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.
Bingham
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Bingham and surrounding area, you can visit Pythian Castle and Hammons Field.
Oak Grove
Though Oak Grove may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Enterprise Park Lanes and Battlefield Mall.
