Parkwood Travel Guide
Springfield
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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.
BigShots Golf
You can take time to visit BigShots Golf during your travels to Springfield.
Top hotels in Parkwood
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Springfield - I-44 by IHG
"The property is different upon arrival than what you see online when you are booking the stay. I felt bamboozled! I booked a double room having a king in one bedroom with two queens in the other bedroom. I did not realize that there would only be one bathroom and that was a major issue as my husband ..."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Oasis Hotel & Conv. Center, an Ascend Collection Hotel
"My daughter said to give the Oasis Hotel 5 stars because “it was very nice and the pool was fun and warm and the courtyard smells really good like coconuts and bananas. They also have palm trees and an avocado tree in the courtyard/pool and splash pad area”."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Springfield North
"The room and building were beautiful, and sparkling clean. Breakfast was delicious and plentiful. Staff was helpful, efficient, and super friendly, even when they were busy. Would definitely stay here again"
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Candlewood Suites Springfield by IHG
"Clean room and wonderful staff. Had a cool room and comfy bed after working 12 hours a day. Thank you!"
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Springfield, MO
Home2 Suites by Hilton Springfield North
"Always a great place to stay. Helpful and friendly staff, with a good breakfast option every morning."
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Where to stay in Parkwood
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.
Southeast Springfield
While Southeast Springfield isn't home to many top sights, Enterprise Park Lanes and Battlefield Mall are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
Galloway Village
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Galloway Village and surrounding area, you can visit Battlefield Mall and Springfield Conservation Nature Center.
Seminole Holland
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Seminole Holland and surrounding area, you can visit Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World and Wonders of Wildlife Museum & Aquarium.
