Downtown Springfield Travel Guide
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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.

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.

Fantastic Caverns
Explore the great outdoors at Fantastic Caverns, a lovely green space in Springfield. Visit the top-notch restaurants or cosy cafes in this relaxing 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.
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
Staff was good
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025

Hotel Vandivort
The room was clean and bed comfy. I got a balcony suite and I enjoyed sitting on the balcony on a warm December night! I also loved the shower and bathroom. It was nice to have a counter and sink also, plus a comfy couch to sit on! Would def stay again!
Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025

Tru by Hilton Springfield Downtown
Amazing service. Room was very clean and nice. Amazing breakfast every morning.
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025

Moxy Springfield Downtown
Friendly staff. Great location. Moxy is one of our go-to places when we spend an evening downtown.
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025

Walnut Street Inn
The room was spotless and so beautifully designed. The staff is super friendly, the breakfast is amazing.
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Springfield
Perfect for us as it was close to MSU. Clean and very nice.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2020
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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 Abou Ben Adhem Shrine and Springfield Contemporary Theatre.

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.
