Heart of the Westside
Springfield
Visit Heart of the Westside
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.
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Enjoy a stop at Springfield Conservation Nature Center, an entertaining place to visit in Springfield. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home 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 trip to Springfield. Experience the area's entertainment choices or attend a sporting event.
Things to do
Night Ghost Tour of Pythian Castle in Springfield Missouri
History Tour of Pythian Castle in Springfield Missouri
Top hotels in Heart of the Westside
Bass Pro Shops Angler's Lodge
Breakfast was great.
Reviewed on May 3, 2026
University Plaza Hotel and Convention Center Springfield
$15 for buffet breakfast just a little high which you can at least get one breakfast free with your stay
Reviewed on May 3, 2026
Greenstay Hotel & Suites
Room needed upgraded.
Reviewed on May 2, 2026
Hotel Vandivort
Nice place
Reviewed on May 4, 2026
Best Western Coach House
Staff was friendly and professional. Room was fine but needed an update. Breakfast was fine but nothing special. What i would have expected for less money.
Reviewed on May 3, 2026
Baymont by Wyndham Springfield I-44
Nice
Reviewed on May 3, 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Heart of the Westside
West Central
When in West Central, you can plan a visit to 1984 Arcade and Landers Theater, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Midtown
Though Midtown might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Springfield Cardinals and Pythian Castle.
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
While there might not be top attractions in Fassnight, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Wonders of Wildlife Museum & Aquarium and Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World.
Doling
Doling might not have many top sights, but Ozark Empire Fairgrounds & Events Center and Dickerson Park Zoo are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Phelps
When in Phelps, you can plan a visit to JQH Arena and Springfield Art Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
