Heart of the Westside Travel Guide
Springfield
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Popular places to visit
Fantastic Caverns
Explore the great outdoors at Fantastic Caverns, a lovely green space in Springfield. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
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
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.
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.
Top hotels in Heart of the Westside
Bass Pro Shops Angler's Lodge
"clean and nice"
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026
University Plaza Hotel and Convention Center Springfield
"The room was clean and nice the only complaint I have is the bed wasn’t comfortable. Everything else was wonderful."
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
Economy Suites Springfield - Extended Stay
"There needs to be a notice when you reserve a room online that there will be a deposit when you get to the hotel."
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Best Western Coach House
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 Jun 2026
Baymont by Wyndham Springfield South Hwy 65
"Room was clean and changed linens each day...plus because some don't. Breakfast was very good. Lady in charge was helpful to everyone eating....very nice. My only complaint and probably not a lot you can do, but it would be helpful to older people to have toilets that are a bit taller. We are in ..."
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
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Where to stay in Heart of the Westside
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.
Southeast Springfield
While Southeast Springfield isn't home to many top sights, Enterprise Park Lanes and Battlefield Mall are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
