Midtown
Springfield
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.
Drury University
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Drury University during your travels in Springfield. Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this relaxing area.
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.
Things to do
History Tour of Pythian Castle in Springfield Missouri
Top hotels in Midtown
University Plaza Hotel and Convention Center Springfield
Everything was fine!
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Bass Pro Shops Angler's Lodge
Everything about this hotel was outstanding, especially the staff. The rooms are extremely clean and comfortable, and the staff is stellar!! This is definitely our go to hotel when in Springfield!!
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Hotel Vandivort
Attentive staff, beautiful decor, comfortable bed. The onsite restaurant is excellent. Parking options could be clearer.
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Baymont by Wyndham Springfield South Hwy 65
Yes
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Oasis Hotel & Conv. Center, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Very nice property and clean and inviting
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Greenstay Hotel & Suites
Overall, the room was relatively spacious and clean.
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Midtown
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.
Walnut Street
When in Walnut Street, you can plan a visit to Hammons Field and Springfield Cardinals, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Doling
Though Doling may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Ozark Empire Fairgrounds & Events Center and Dickerson Park Zoo.
West Central
Though West Central may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like 1984 Arcade and Abou Ben Adhem Shrine.
Rountree
Though Rountree may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like JQH Arena and Hammons Field.
Phelps
Phelps might not have many top sights, but JQH Arena and Springfield Art Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
