West Central
Springfield
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Popular places to visit
Hammons Field
Catch an event at Hammons Field during your trip 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.
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.
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.
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 West Central
Sleek & Stylish Retreat! Bass Pro, MSU, Downtown!
The property was as advertised. The owner was very responsive to questions asked. The property was close to our destination to the weekend and offered a nice place to settle in for the night before a busy day.
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
University Plaza Hotel and Convention Center Springfield
This hotel was nice 20 years ago, but it is really showing it's age. The AC did not work in the room I was given. I let the front desk person know, but it was not dealt with and I was not offered a different room. The hotel is pretty clean, but it is starting to fall apart in places. I could have ...
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Bass Pro Shops Angler's Lodge
Decent hot breakfast.
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Best Western Coach House
Breakfast was excellent, staff went out of their way for me.
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Hotel Vandivort
The room smelled like mold and cigarettes, and there was dust on the nightstands, which made it feel unclean. I did like the large shower area. I called to request a late checkout and was told it was fine. However, when I returned after breakfast, housekeeping had already stripped the room and removed ...
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Baymont by Wyndham Springfield I-44
The hotel was comfortable and the bed was great
Reviewed on 17 Apr 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 1984 Arcade 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.
