West Central, MO
Springfield
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.
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.
Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World during your trip to Springfield. Experience the area's entertainment choices or attend a sporting event.
Missouri State University
Enjoy the collegiate vibe when you visit Missouri State University, during your travels in Springfield. Experience the area's entertainment choices or attend a sporting event.
Things to do
Night Ghost Tour of Pythian Castle in Springfield Missouri
West Central Hotel Deals
Comfort and Convenience! Close to Downtown Spfd.
All of the little touches around the entire place was a nice touch! Having coffee, coffee pot, sugars, and even waffle mix next to the waffle maker. The shower had the shampoo, conditioner, and body soap like hotels do. Nice place, comphy bed, easy to park, and the firepit was a nice touch. Highly ...
Reviewed on May 4, 2026
University Plaza Hotel and Convention Center Springfield
Pool was very cold. Bedroom was dusty.
Reviewed on May 14, 2026
Bass Pro Shops Angler's Lodge
The property is a little older and starting to show wear and tear. The staff was friendly and the breakfast wasn’t bad.
Reviewed on May 15, 2026
Hotel Vandivort
Always love and enjoy staying here!
Reviewed on May 12, 2026
Greenstay Hotel & Suites
Excellent hotel, friendly staff and clean and quiet.
Reviewed on May 14, 2026
Best Western Coach House
Breakfast was great, facility was very clean. TLC
Reviewed on May 14, 2026
Other neighborhoods around West Central
Downtown Springfield
Downtown Springfield is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like JQH Arena and Springfield Cardinals.
Fassnight
While there might not be top attractions in Fassnight, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Wonders of Wildlife Museum & Aquarium and Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World.
Phelps
When in Phelps, you can plan a visit to JQH Arena and Springfield Art Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
University Heights
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in University Heights and surrounding area, you can visit Wonders of Wildlife Museum & Aquarium and Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World.
Midtown
Though Midtown might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Springfield Cardinals and Pythian Castle.
Walnut Street
While there might not be top attractions in Walnut Street, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Hammons Field and Springfield Cardinals.
