University Heights Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
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
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.
Perry Tennis Center
Catch an event at Perry Tennis Center during your trip to Springfield.
Activities
Night Ghost Tour of Pythian Castle in Springfield Missouri
History Tour of Pythian Castle in Springfield Missouri
Our pick of the best University Heights Hotel Deals
University Plaza Hotel and Convention Center Springfield
Great room and clean
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Bass Pro Shops Angler's Lodge
The room was very clean and nicely decorated. Savrina was very friendly and helpful
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Springfield on I-44
All was acceptable
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025
Baymont by Wyndham Springfield South Hwy 65
Easy for a one night stay over; clean, quiet, exactly what we needed
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Best Western Route 66 Rail Haven
Showing its age but clean
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
Oasis Hotel & Conv. Center, an Ascend Collection Hotel
The beds were extremely comfortable! If you plan to swim inside definitely recommend the poolside rooms. My kids LOVED the pool. Starbucks on site is a win. The one at the desk at check in was a delight! This place surprised me and we will be back in the future. Truly an oasis is what my 11 year ...
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around University Heights
Phelps
Phelps might not have many top sights, but JQH Arena and 1984 Arcade are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Seminole Holland
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Seminole Holland and surrounding area, you can visit Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World and Wonders of Wildlife Museum & Aquarium.
Delaware
Delaware might not have many top sights, but JQH Arena and Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
Fassnight
When in Fassnight, you can plan a visit to Wonders of Wildlife Museum & Aquarium and Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
