Downtown Springfield Travel Guide

Springfield

Springfield, Illinois, USA
Aerial View Quaint Charming and Humble Over Springfield Missouri
Spring is the perfect time to visit Springfield and create your own bouquet of fresh Ozark flowers.
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Theatre opened in 1936 on the historic Route 66. Springfield is dubbed the birthplace of Route 66. The theater is located just east of the downtown square.
Hammonds Field is where the Springfield Cardinals play baseball

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Top hotels in Downtown Springfield

University Plaza Hotel and Convention Center Springfield

University Plaza Hotel and Convention Center Springfield

3.5 out of 5
333 S John Q Hammons Pkwy Springfield MO
The price is ₹7,406 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
₹7,406
₹8,406 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Springfield. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,329 reviews)
Room was dated but clean. Could definitely use some renovation!

Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

University Plaza Hotel and Convention Center Springfield
Hotel Vandivort

Hotel Vandivort

4 out of 5
305 E. Walnut Springfield MO
The price is ₹11,784 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
₹11,784
₹13,438 total
6 Apr - 7 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Springfield. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
Clean and spacious room.

Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

Hotel Vandivort
Moxy Springfield Downtown

Moxy Springfield Downtown

3 out of 5
430 South Avenue Springfield MO
The price is ₹9,865 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
₹9,865
₹11,250 total
5 Apr - 6 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Springfield. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Wonders of Wildlife Museum & Aquarium and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (220 reviews)
Great location to downtown & MSU & very nice. I did get a surprise parking charge on my final bill. $15 per night. Not unusual being downtown, but I wasn’t informed about this upon check in.

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Moxy Springfield Downtown
Tru by Hilton Springfield Downtown

Tru by Hilton Springfield Downtown

2.5 out of 5
517 E Elm Street Springfield MO
The price is ₹9,753 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
₹9,753
₹11,122 total
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Springfield. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (936 reviews)
Check-in was quick and easy, there's a great little market in the lobby for drinks and snacks. The breakfast buffet had lots of options from fresh fruit to eggs and create your own pancakes. The gym was clean, all the cardio equipment worked, and they had free weights that were all different sizes ...

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Tru by Hilton Springfield Downtown
Walnut Street Inn

Walnut Street Inn

3.5 out of 5
900 E Walnut Street Springfield MO
The price is ₹11,597 per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
₹11,597
₹13,165 total
18 Mar - 19 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this B&B in Springfield. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World and Abou Ben Adhem ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (214 reviews)
In the midst of University of Missouri, Springfield, so many options for shopping, restaurants, and things to see and do. I’ll certainly return.

Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

Walnut Street Inn
Upscale Loft in the Heart of Dtwn Springfield

Upscale Loft in the Heart of Dtwn Springfield

3.5 out of 5
Springfield MO
Stay at this apartment in Springfield. Enjoy free parking, balconies and air conditioning. Popular attractions Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World and Springfield Contemporary ...
Upscale Loft in the Heart of Dtwn Springfield
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Springfield

Springfield road arrow sign in best western route 66 rail haven.

Walnut Street

When in Walnut Street, you can plan a visit to Hammons Field and Springfield Cardinals, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Walnut Street
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Phelps

Phelps might not have many top sights, but JQH Arena and Springfield Art Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Phelps
Stste Supreme Courtof Missouri  Building Jefferson City Missouri where the laws for the state of Missouri are intrepretate and ligtigated

West Central

Though West Central may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Abou Ben Adhem Shrine and History Museum on the Square.

West Central
18 beers on tap at a local brewery in Springfield, MO makes my heart happy
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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.

Rountree
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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.

Midtown
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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.

University Heights


Downtown Springfield Travel Guide

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