West Central
Springfield
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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 West Central
Upscale Loft in the Heart of Dtwn Springfield
University Plaza Hotel and Convention Center Springfield
The room was large, nice, and clean. Bathroom was tiny and had a very small toilet. The sink and vanity was outside the bathroom which made it unhandy and odd for everyone brushing their teeth. $16.50 for a hotel breakfast buffet was ridiculous so we ate elsewhere.
Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026
Bass Pro Shops Angler's Lodge
Clean room
Reviewed on Mar 21, 2026
Best Western Courtview Hotel
It was decent. We found old fries in the chair cushions. Breakfast was ok.
Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026
Best Western Coach House
The rooms were very old and not that clean. The area outside the room was also not maintained well. The breakfast was okay.
Reviewed on Mar 21, 2026
Hotel Vandivort
Hotel Vandivort is my favorite spot to stay in Springfield. It's clean, the staff is excellent, easy to park, great food options within walking distance and overall great rooms.
Reviewed on Mar 20, 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 JQH Arena and Springfield Cardinals.
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.
Phelps
When in Phelps, you can plan a visit to JQH Arena and Springfield Art Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
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.
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.
