In the southwest corner of Missouri, Springfield is a great place to visit for a large range of cultural and outdoor activities. From the historic birthplace of famous Route 66 to a thriving downtown arts and entertainment district to numerous green spaces, Springfield offers appealing things to do for all types of visitors. Book a hotel in the best location to match your itinerary. Decide where to stay across downtown and suburban neighborhoods for an exciting vacation mixing big-city appeal and gorgeous natural beauty.
Where to stay
in Springfield
Great Neighborhoods for Culture
One slogan for Springfield tourism is "It's all downtown." That's true for the wide variety of cultural attractions in and near the center of the city. Book a hotel in Downtown Springfield, where perform-ing arts include ballet, symphony, and more. Museums range from the NRA National Sporting Arms Museum to the Route 66 Car Museum. The Springfield Art Museum in the nearby Phelps neighbor-hood has artwork, classes, and even an annual Shakespeare theater series. Hotels in the Parkwood Survival part of downtown are near the impressive Air and Military Museum of the Ozarks. Stay in the Weller region downtown to attend an event at Pythian Castle, a rather unusual structure in this part of the country. To the south, Ozark is a good place to stay to go antiquing at numerous shops and stands. Accommodations in Strafford are near the historic path for iconic Route 66.
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Downtown Springfield
Downtown Springfield is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Springfield Contemporary Theatre and Landers Theater.
Recommended hotels in Downtown Springfield
Ozark
You'll enjoy the wineries and breweries in Ozark. You might want to make time for a stop at Mark Twain National Forest or Smallin Civil War Cave.
Strafford
You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Strafford. You might want to make time for a stop at Wild Animal Safari or Bushmasters Rockin Race Place & Hot Rod Museum.
Recommended hotels in Strafford
Where to Stay for Outdoor Activities
Springfield has exciting activities above and below the ground. Stay in Downtown Springfield to visit beautiful green spaces just southwest, including Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park, Smith Golf Course, Springfield Greene County Botanical Center, Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden, and Rutledge-Wilson Farm Community Park. To the north Fantastic Caverns offers ride-through tours of amazing subterranean formations. From a hotel in the southern neighborhood of Nixa, enjoy the Springfield Conservation Nature Center as well as Lake Springfield's lake, park, boathouse, and marina. Accommodations in Ozark are convenient for visiting the Smallin Civil War Cave as well as Greenway Trails along the Finley River. This neighborhood is also a jumping-off point for exploring Table Rock Lake and Ozark mountains and caves. Marshfield is a great place to stay for hunting, backpacking, golf, and fishing, while Mount Vernon has conservation areas with horse and walking trails, fishing, and hunting.
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Downtown Springfield
Downtown Springfield is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Springfield Contemporary Theatre and Landers Theater.
Recommended hotels in Downtown Springfield
Nixa
Nixa is well-liked for its art galleries and theaters. If you want to see more of the larger area, you might add a stop by Stained Glass Theatre to your list.
Recommended hotels in Nixa
Ozark
You'll enjoy the wineries and breweries in Ozark. You might want to make time for a stop at Mark Twain National Forest or Smallin Civil War Cave.
Marshfield
You'll enjoy the restaurants and parks in Marshfield. You might want to make time for a stop at Massey Park or Walnut Springs Farm.
Recommended hotels in Marshfield
Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Mt. Vernon Golf Course and Wynne Park.
Recommended hotels in Mount Vernon
Best Areas to Stay for Family
Within a few miles of Springfield's city center families can find many choices for entertaining and ed-ucational activities, including many free attractions. Book a hotel in Downtown Springfield to watch minor-league baseball, explore caverns, visit the zoo, and see the self-proclaimed World's Largest Fork. The nearby University Heights neighborhood has the huge Johnny Morris' Wonders of Wild-life National Museum and Aquarium. Stay in Marshfield northeast of town to examine a one-quarter-size replica of the Hubble Telescope, named after astronomer Edwin Hubble who was raised here. Accommodations in Republic are near Wilson's Creek National Battlefield for a history lesson while just for fun there is the Wild Animal Safari close to Strafford.
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Downtown Springfield
Downtown Springfield is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Springfield Contemporary Theatre and Landers Theater.
Recommended hotels in Downtown Springfield
Republic
Restaurants and museums are just a few things travelers like about Republic. A stop by Wilsons Creek National Battlefield is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.
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Recommended hotels in Republic
Marshfield
You'll enjoy the restaurants and parks in Marshfield. You might want to make time for a stop at Massey Park or Walnut Springs Farm.
Recommended hotels in Marshfield
Strafford
You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Strafford. You might want to make time for a stop at Wild Animal Safari or Bushmasters Rockin Race Place & Hot Rod Museum.
Recommended hotels in Strafford
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