Southeast Springfield Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Southeast Springfield
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.
Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park
Explore the great outdoors at Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park, a lovely green space in Springfield. Experience the area's entertainment choices or attend a sporting event.
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.
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.
Activities
Night Ghost Tour of Pythian Castle in Springfield Missouri
Our pick of the best Southeast Springfield Hotel Deals
Battlefield Inn Springfield
"I have stayed at this motel many times, double digits worth of times, and will stay again during future visits. The location and proximity to good eateries and shopping is very convenient. The pricing is also among the best in Springfield."
Reviewed on 16 June 2026
Bass Pro Shops Angler's Lodge
"The breakfast was really really good. That made it worth the stay."
Reviewed on 21 June 2026
University Plaza Hotel and Convention Center Springfield
"Great place to stay"
Reviewed on 20 June 2026
Economy Suites Springfield - Extended Stay
"The property was clean and pet friendly and there was wifi , but there was no laundry site."
Reviewed on 21 June 2026
Best Western Coach House
"Front desk staff was clearly unhappy the room was dirty the sink drain plug was broken n dirty the front outlet didnt work the thermostat was malfunctioning. And my daughter woke up with bug bites from bed bugs. Worst experience!"
Reviewed on 21 June 2026
Hotel Vandivort
"A smart tv would be better so people have a variety of things to watch, but for a short stay, regular channels were fine."
Reviewed on 21 June 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Southeast Springfield
Downtown Springfield
Downtown Springfield is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like 1984 Arcade and JQH Arena.
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.
Galloway Village
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Galloway Village and surrounding area, you can visit Battlefield Mall and Springfield Conservation Nature Center.
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.
Seminole Holland
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Seminole Holland and surrounding area, you can visit Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World and Wonders of Wildlife Museum & Aquarium.
