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.
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.
Mercy Hospital Springfield
If Mercy Hospital Springfield is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Springfield.
Activities
History Tour of Pythian Castle in Springfield Missouri
Night Ghost Tour of Pythian Castle in Springfield Missouri
Our pick of the best West Central Hotel Deals
Sleek & Stylish Retreat! Bass Pro, MSU, Downtown!
Very clean house! Sketchy neighbors but all in all very pleased with our stay!
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
University Plaza Hotel and Convention Center Springfield
No clock in room. Drapes would not fully close. Decor from 80s. Breakfast microwaved. Hotel just feels very big and empty.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Bass Pro Shops Angler's Lodge
We may have just had bad luck but we got a room that a dog had pretty much destroyed. Urine stains on the side of the mattress and carpet. Pet hair even though they had tried to vacuum. There was a couple yelling and screaming obscenities at each other outside our room for well over an hour. They ...
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Best Western Coach House
What a great experience - every staff member, literally every one of them, was pleasant and helpful! Really exceptional people working at all levels ….
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Best Western Courtview Hotel
Front door would hardly open. Furniture hard, toilet to short. Hard hard time with tv coming on . No paper towels, only 2 glasses one tall the other glass short. Not enough lighting throughout the rooms.
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Hotel Vandivort
Don’t book through hotels.com if you want a receipt.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 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.
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.
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.
Walnut Street
When in Walnut Street, you can plan a visit to Hammons Field and Springfield Cardinals, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
