Tom Watkins Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Tom Watkins
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.
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.
The Library Station
The Library Station is just one of the places to see in Springfield, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?
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.
Activities
Night Ghost Tour of Pythian Castle in Springfield Missouri
History Tour of Pythian Castle in Springfield Missouri
Our pick of the best Tom Watkins Hotel Deals
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Springfield Airport/Rte 66
"Stay at La Quentin hotels all the time we have a pet that we travel with .. But this property was awful!! It smelled really bad .. No excuse for that .."
Reviewed on 16 June 2026
ECHO Suites Extended Stay by Wyndham Springfield Airport PLZ
"The place smelled of smoke and the alarms went off had to evaluate staff never came out to explain nor told us it was all clear. Mind you outside was a tornado watch. The place was full of what i guess was illegal drunk and loud. I had an early morning ✈️"
Reviewed on 19 June 2026
THE GAMER’S OASIS! Bring friends and family together for retro/modern gaming!
"We arrived and the house was as described. Lots of fun games of All kinds, themed rooms. Clean (except for coffee pot filter area). Owner fixed issues in a timely manner. Would stay again!"
Reviewed on 5 June 2026
Modern Retreat w/ Hot Tub, Game Room & King Suite! & More
"Owner was wonderfully accommodating. Would use again if ever back in the area."
Reviewed on 7 June 2026
Bass Pro Shops Angler's Lodge
"Beautiful Experience"
Reviewed on 21 June 2026
University Plaza Hotel and Convention Center Springfield
"Great place to stay"
Reviewed on 20 June 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Tom Watkins
Downtown Springfield
Downtown Springfield is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like 1984 Arcade and JQH Arena.
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.
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.
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.
