Downtown Springfield Travel Guide
Springfield
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
Explore the great outdoors at Fantastic Caverns, a lovely green space in Springfield. Visit the cosy cafes or top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Pythian Castle
You can find out about the history of Springfield with a visit to Pythian Castle. Experience the area's entertainment choices or attend a sporting event.
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.
Top hotels in Downtown Springfield
University Plaza Hotel and Convention Center Springfield
Pool was very cold. Bedroom was dusty.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Hotel Vandivort
Always love and enjoy staying here!
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Tru by Hilton Springfield Downtown
Rooms are clean. Staff was very helpful. Great location.
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Moxy Springfield Downtown
Im not sure that anyone wants to hear this but it has to be said. Overall the Moxy was well cared for and clean. Yet when I lifted the pillow there was an extra member in our room. Yes, it was dead and yes I did bring i to their attention. My only request was to please have the room double checked ...
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Walnut Street Inn
We had the best stay at the Walnut st Inn. Walking distance to everything we needed. The room by was amazing. The staff was second to none. Would absolutely recommend this inn. Oh! And the breakfast was superb!
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Bass Pro Shops Angler's Lodge
Great property right across the street from Bass Pro Shops.
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
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.
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.
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.
