Downtown Springfield Travel Guide

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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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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 AU$129 per night from 24 Feb to 25 Feb
AU$129
24 Feb - 25 Feb
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! (1,327 reviews)
Room was nice

Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026

University Plaza Hotel and Convention Center Springfield
Hotel Vandivort

Hotel Vandivort

4 out of 5
305 E. Walnut Springfield MO
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$277 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
AU$277
22 Feb - 23 Feb
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! (1,002 reviews)
Nice space and good staff

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

Hotel Vandivort
Moxy Springfield Downtown

Moxy Springfield Downtown

3 out of 5
430 South Avenue Springfield MO
The price is AU$202 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
AU$202
23 Feb - 24 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Springfield. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World and Springfield ...
9/10 Wonderful! (208 reviews)
very nice shower and friendly staff

Reviewed on 15 Feb 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 AU$170 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
AU$170
8 Mar - 9 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! (924 reviews)
Clean room, elevators, and common areas. Pretty good breakfast and atmosphere.

Reviewed on 16 Feb 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 AU$202 per night from 24 Feb to 25 Feb
AU$202
24 Feb - 25 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this B&B in Springfield. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World and Abou Ben Adhem Shrine ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (212 reviews)
Really nice place.

Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026

Walnut Street Inn
The Keet McElhany Mansion- Historic 5 bed Heart of Downtown

The Keet McElhany Mansion- Historic 5 bed Heart of Downtown

2 out of 5
Springfield MO
The price is AU$616 per night from 14 Mar to 15 Mar
AU$616
14 Mar - 15 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this holiday home in Springfield. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World and 1984 ...
7.6/10 Good! (5 reviews)
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 19 Jan 2026

The Keet McElhany Mansion- Historic 5 bed Heart of Downtown
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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.

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Phelps

Phelps might not have many top sights, but JQH Arena and Wonders of Wildlife Museum & Aquarium 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.

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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


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