Phelps
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.
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.
Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park
Explore the great outdoors at Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park, a lovely green space in Springfield. Experience the area's entertainment choices or attend a sporting event.
Springfield Art Museum
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Springfield Art Museum 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
Top hotels in Phelps
Bass Pro Shops Angler's Lodge
"The staff are very friendly and helpful. The shower, beds and hot breakfast were wonderful."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
University Plaza Hotel and Convention Center Springfield
"I enjoy coming here I've stayed here every time I come to town everyone is very nice and helpful and the food is great even though the breakfast buffet is in my opinion is small it will do it's job."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Hotel Vandivort
"Everything was perfect. I stayed in the second building, which I thought was very nice. Big rooms with large windows. All the staff were very friendly. Food and drinks at the restaurant/ bar were outstanding! Did not get a chance to check out the rooftop bar, but hope to next time."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Baymont by Wyndham Springfield South Hwy 65
"A+++. Close to the major highway. Clean indoor pool!!"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Best Western Coach House
"Stayed multiple times and always great place."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Springfield Airport/Rte 66
"Rooms were nice and big. Clean and comfortable. Breakfast was enough for us ! Staff were all friendly."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Phelps
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.
Delaware
Delaware might not have many top sights, but Springfield Art Museum and Enterprise Park Lanes are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
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.
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.
