West Central
Springfield
Visit West Central
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 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
Discovery Center of Springfield General Admission
Night Ghost Tour of Pythian Castle in Springfield Missouri
Crystal Cave Gold Adventure Tour and Dino Trail
Springfield Crystal Cave Bronze Adventure Tour and Dino Trail
Top hotels in West Central
University Plaza Hotel and Convention Center Springfield
The rooms are very old and not good for this price. The receptionists are not friendly and without any interest in helping. Best to skip it.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Bass Pro Shops Angler's Lodge
All aspects of the Bass Anglers Lodge were just as we expected. Friendly staff, spotless room, great breakfast and comfy bed! Couldn't ask for more. We will definitely stay again when we are back in the Springfield area!
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Greenstay Hotel & Suites
This hotel is OLD and is need of some repair. Upon checking in, another woman came to front desk and said “I can’t stay here it’s disgusting” and said there was old pizza and bugs and water stains in her room. The staff was nice and gave her a refund but man was a worried about my room after that. ...
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Hotel Vandivort
Everyone was very nice and helpful, nice location
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Drury Inn & Suites Springfield, MO
Very nice beds were plush. Dinner Happy hour where they do that at at Drury plus free breakfast. Do yourself a favor book a room you will be pleased.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Baymont by Wyndham Springfield I-44
The breakfast was good…but just like any other continental breakfast. They will tell you that it is a “full breakfast buffet,” and they guard it like it’s Fort Knox. However, the potatoes were meh, the eggs were powdered, and the rest of it was just your standard pancake/bagel/cereal and yogurt fair. ...
Reviewed on 8 May 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
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.
