Tom Watkins 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.
The Library Station
The Library Station is just one of the places to see in Springfield, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?
Top hotels in Tom Watkins
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Springfield Airport/Rte 66
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Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
ECHO Suites Extended Stay by Wyndham Springfield Airport PLZ
"The hotel is brand new, so it is very clean and well maintained. Unfortunately, the amenities are extremely disappointing. There is no ice machine available anywhere in the hotel. The property only has one coffee machine, and it is available only from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM. According to hotel management, ..."
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
University Plaza Hotel and Convention Center Springfield
"I will never stay here again. I have stayed here twice already for work, but the second time has gotten me to finally just write a review. You're paying a good bit for breakfast that isn't good. At that point you're forced to buy from the cafe next to check in. The rooms smell and furniture is falling ..."
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
Bass Pro Shops Angler's Lodge
"Great place to stay"
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
Greenstay Hotel & Suites
"I used to stay at this hotel a lot and 2016 and it pretty much looks the same as it did then it could really use a facelift that being said though the rooms are immaculately clean. I messed up my booking through Expedia and the clerk at the front desk was so wonderful with helping me get it fixed. ..."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Baymont by Wyndham Springfield South Hwy 65
"Enjoyed the quiet. Hot tub could use some paint to make it more delightful to the eye. Towels were damp when we got them from the desk."
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Tom Watkins
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.
