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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.
Wonders of Wildlife Museum & Aquarium
Make time to visit the sea life at Wonders of Wildlife Museum & Aquarium 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.
Missouri State University
Enjoy the collegiate vibe when you visit Missouri State University, during your travels in Springfield. Experience the area's entertainment choices or attend a sporting event.
Springfield Expo Center
Learn about the events happening at Springfield Expo Center during your trip to Springfield. While in this trendy area, you can savor the bars and restaurants.
Things to do
Night Ghost Tour of Pythian Castle in Springfield Missouri
History Tour of Pythian Castle in Springfield Missouri
Top hotels in Downtown Springfield
University Plaza Hotel and Convention Center Springfield
Staff was great!
Reviewed on Dec 18, 2025
Hotel Vandivort
I don’t drink, room was really nice. My only complaint is that I scheduled a room weeks in advance and also paid in advance with a time to arrive to check in only to be told that my room wasn’t ready yet and would be ready in the next couple hours. Then I was called an hour later to try and switch ...
Reviewed on Dec 15, 2025
Tru by Hilton Springfield Downtown
Great place w plenty of parking and comfort. Our favorite downtown hotel.
Reviewed on Dec 19, 2025
Moxy Springfield Downtown
Everything was great.
Reviewed on Dec 12, 2025
Walnut Street Inn
The staff was very friendly and receptive to my requests. The house and room were very nice. A much better feel than a hotel. Breakfast was delicious and made fresh.
Reviewed on Dec 15, 2025
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Springfield
Perfect for us as it was close to MSU. Clean and very nice.
Reviewed on Feb 23, 2020
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Springfield
Walnut Street
While there might not be top attractions in Walnut Street, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Hammons Field and Springfield Cardinals.
Phelps
When in Phelps, you can plan a visit to JQH Arena and Springfield Art Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
West Central
When in West Central, you can plan a visit to Abou Ben Adhem Shrine and Springfield Contemporary Theatre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Rountree
While Rountree might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like JQH Arena and Hammons Field.
University Heights
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in University Heights and surrounding area, you can visit Wonders of Wildlife Museum & Aquarium and Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World.
Delaware
While Delaware isn't home to many top sights, Springfield Art Museum and JQH Arena are some notable places to visit nearby.
