Lake Springfield Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Stay near popular Lake Springfield attractions

Springfield Conservation Nature Center

8.8/10 (3 reviews)
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.
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Activities

Pythian Castle

Night Ghost Tour of Pythian Castle in Springfield Missouri

AU$28
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Night Ghost Tour of Pythian Castle in Springfield Missouri
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Our pick of the best Lake Springfield Hotel Deals

Hilton Garden Inn Springfield, MO

Hilton Garden Inn Springfield, MO

3 out of 5
4155 S Nature Center Way Springfield MO
The price is AU$200 per night from 31 Oct to 1 Nov
AU$200
31 Oct - 1 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Springfield. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Hilton Garden Inn Springfield, MO
Lovely Home! Great Location! The Nature House

Lovely Home! Great Location! The Nature House

Springfield MO
Stay at this holiday home in Springfield. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World and Springfield ...
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Lovely Home! Great Location! The Nature House
Bass Pro Shops Angler's Lodge

Bass Pro Shops Angler's Lodge

2.5 out of 5
621 W Sunshine St Springfield MO
Fully refundable
The price is AU$175 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
AU$175
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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 pool in their reviews. Popular ...
Bass Pro Shops Angler's Lodge
ECHO Suites Extended Stay by Wyndham Springfield Airport PLZ

ECHO Suites Extended Stay by Wyndham Springfield Airport PLZ

2 out of 5
3471 W Kearney Street Springfield MO
The price is AU$126 per night from 7 Oct to 8 Oct
AU$126
7 Oct - 8 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Springfield. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World and The Library Station ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (194 reviews)
"Clean place friendly staff."

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2026

ECHO Suites Extended Stay by Wyndham Springfield Airport PLZ
Hotel Vandivort

Hotel Vandivort

4 out of 5
305 E. Walnut Springfield MO
The price is AU$255 per night from 7 Oct to 8 Oct
AU$255
7 Oct - 8 Oct
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. ...
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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$161 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
AU$161
11 Oct - 12 Oct
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! (1,683 reviews)
"Fitness room was dirty and half of the equipment wasn’t working We usually stay here and enjoy it but this time it seemed dirty and run down. No room cleaning for our entire stay even when requested😩"

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2026

University Plaza Hotel and Convention Center Springfield
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Our guide on where to stay in Lake Springfield

Find the best Lake Springfield areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Photo by Sue Nevatt
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Downtown Springfield

Downtown Springfield is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Abou Ben Adhem Shrine and Great Southern Bank Arena.

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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.

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Southeast Springfield

While Southeast Springfield isn't home to many top sights, Battlefield Mall and Enterprise Park Lanes are some notable places to visit nearby.

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Galloway Village

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Galloway Village and surrounding area, you can visit Springfield Conservation Nature Center and Battlefield Mall.

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Meador Park

While there might not be top attractions in Meador Park, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Battlefield Mall and Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World.

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