West Central Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit West Central
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.
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.
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 West Central Hotel Deals
University Plaza Hotel and Convention Center Springfield
"Stayed 4 nights. Trash was never taken care of. Had to ask for towels every day."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Bass Pro Shops Angler's Lodge
"Check in process was efficient. Breakfast was excellent!"
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Hotel Vandivort
"Great hotel"
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Greenstay Hotel & Suites
"Staff very helpful."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Best Western Coach House
"It was a great place to stay with dogs but the room smelled like pee"
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Baymont by Wyndham Springfield South Hwy 65
"Room was clean and the beds were comfortable. Location was great! Hotel is outdated and could use a refresh."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West Central
Downtown Springfield
Downtown Springfield is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like 1984 Arcade and JQH Arena.
Fassnight
When in Fassnight, you can plan a visit to Wonders of Wildlife Museum & Aquarium and Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Grant Beach
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Grant Beach and surrounding area, you can visit 1984 Arcade and Springfield Cardinals.
Phelps
Phelps might not have many top sights, but JQH Arena and Springfield Art Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
Walnut Street
When in Walnut Street, you can plan a visit to Hammons Field and Springfield Cardinals, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
