Downtown Springfield Travel Guide

Springfield

Springfield, Illinois, USA
Springfield, Illinois, USA
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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.

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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 ₹9,055 per night from 10 Mar to 11 Mar
₹9,055
₹10,279 total
10 Mar - 11 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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,343 reviews)
Staff is super friendly.

Reviewed on 8 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 ₹14,124 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
₹14,124
₹16,106 total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
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! (1,004 reviews)
Always a great place to stay!

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Hotel Vandivort
Moxy Springfield Downtown

Moxy Springfield Downtown

3 out of 5
430 South Avenue Springfield MO
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹9,817 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
₹9,817
₹11,196 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! (219 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 ₹9,705 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
₹9,705
₹11,068 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! (935 reviews)
clean room and good breakfast

Reviewed on 3 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 ₹11,561 per night from 10 Mar to 11 Mar
₹11,561
₹13,123 total
10 Mar - 11 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this B&B in Springfield. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Wonders of Wildlife Museum & Aquarium and Bass ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (213 reviews)
This was my second stay here. The rooms are cute, but this time, my bed was hard, the water pressure in the shower was low and the furnace fan was really loud. I was in the carriage house. Also, breakfast is no longer included, which was not noted on Expedia. It is $20 extra per person. Probably ...

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

Walnut Street Inn
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Springfield

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Springfield

2.5 out of 5
1117 E Saint Louis St Springfield MO
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Springfield. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions Wonders of Wildlife Museum ...
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites 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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