Downtown Springfield, MO
Springfield
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Popular places to visit
Hammons Field
Catch an event at Hammons Field during your trip to Springfield. Experience the area's entertainment choices or attend a sporting event.
Fantastic Caverns
Look for bats hanging from stalactites as you pass through the cool caverns of this underground cave on a jeep-drawn tram.
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.
Missouri State University
Enjoy the collegiate vibe when you visit Missouri State University, during your travels in Springfield. Experience the area's entertainment choices or attend a sporting event.
Springfield Expo Center
Learn about the events happening at Springfield Expo Center during your trip to Springfield. While in this trendy area, you can savor the bars and restaurants.
Things to do
Night Ghost Tour of Pythian Castle in Springfield Missouri
History Tour of Pythian Castle in Springfield Missouri
Downtown Springfield Hotel Deals
University Plaza Hotel and Convention Center Springfield
Room was dated but clean. Could definitely use some renovation!
Reviewed on Mar 13, 2026
Hotel Vandivort
Clean and spacious room.
Reviewed on Mar 13, 2026
Moxy Springfield Downtown
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 Mar 1, 2026
Tru by Hilton Springfield Downtown
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 Mar 9, 2026
Walnut Street Inn
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 Mar 13, 2026
The Keet McElhany Mansion- Historic 5 bed Heart of Downtown
The host was very welcoming. Nice historic home. As expected with historic homes there were a few quirks but very nice overall. Lots of room for our kids and grandkids to come and visit us during our stay. We would gladly rent this home again haagain
Reviewed on Jan 19, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Downtown Springfield
Walnut Street
While there might not be top attractions in Walnut Street, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Hammons Field and Springfield Cardinals.
Phelps
When in Phelps, you can plan a visit to JQH Arena and Springfield Art Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
West Central
When in West Central, you can plan a visit to Abou Ben Adhem Shrine and History Museum on the Square, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Rountree
While Rountree might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like JQH Arena and Hammons Field.
Midtown
Though Midtown might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Springfield Cardinals and Pythian Castle.
University Heights
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in University Heights and surrounding area, you can visit Wonders of Wildlife Museum & Aquarium and Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World.
