Downtown Springfield Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Springfield
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
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.
Springfield Expo Center
Learn about the events happening in Springfield Expo Center during your trip to Springfield. While in this trendy area, you can savour the bars and restaurants.
Activities
Night Ghost Tour of Pythian Castle in Springfield Missouri
Our pick of the best Downtown Springfield Hotel Deals
University Plaza Hotel and Convention Center Springfield
"Don’t overlook that you have to pay for parking, even though it is an unsecured lot. $12.56 for one night. Won’t be back."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Hotel Vandivort
"Excellent stay, beautiful property!!"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Tru by Hilton Springfield Downtown
"Comfortable bed and room. Plenty of parking. Friendly staff. Good breakfast."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Moxy Springfield Downtown
"Great hotel with rooftop bar. Unique stay. Food was very good."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Walnut Street Inn
"The chef that works at the end is a very good chef. The food he prepares is made of very fresh ingredients and lots of love. He makes lemon pancakes that are wonderful and he will give you the recipe! The entire end is very clean. it’s a beautiful old house in a lovely"
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Bass Pro Shops Angler's Lodge
"Great place to stay and close to everything!"
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Springfield
Walnut Street
When in Walnut Street, you can plan a visit to Hammons Field and Springfield Cardinals, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Phelps
Phelps might not have many top sights, but JQH Arena and Springfield Art Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
West Central
Though West Central may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like History Museum on the Square and Landers Theater.
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.
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.
Grant Beach
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Grant Beach and surrounding area, you can visit Springfield Cardinals and Hammons Field.
Downtown Springfield Travel Guide
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