West Central 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.
Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World
You can do some window-shopping at Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World during your trip to Springfield. Experience the area's entertainment choices or attend a sporting event.
Missouri State University
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Missouri State University during your travels in Springfield. Experience the area's entertainment choices or attend a sporting event.
Wonders of Wildlife Museum & Aquarium
Make time to visit the sea life at Wonders of Wildlife Museum & Aquarium during your holiday to Springfield. Experience the area's entertainment choices or attend a sporting event.
Top hotels in West Central
Upscale Loft in the Heart of Dtwn Springfield
Bass Pro Shops Angler's Lodge
Great customer service from check in to housekeeping to Dawn assisting with Brekfast. The rooms are clean and cute The indoor pools is very nice You have an amazing Bass Pro Shop, Aquarium, BassOutlet the people who work here are so friendly and helpful! All around this Lodge was with the money and ...
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Greenstay Hotel & Suites
Very clean and quiet
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
University Plaza Hotel and Convention Center Springfield
Nice people
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Hotel Vandivort
Everything and everyone was great!!!!
Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026
Baymont by Wyndham Springfield South Hwy 65
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Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West Central
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.
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.
Grant Beach
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Grant Beach and surrounding area, you can visit Abou Ben Adhem Shrine and 1984 Arcade.
Phelps
Phelps might not have many top sights, but JQH Arena and 1984 Arcade are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
Walnut Street
When in Walnut Street, you can plan a visit to Hammons Field and Springfield Cardinals, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
