West Central Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit West Central
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.
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 West Central Hotel Deals
Lovely & Spacious Downtown 2 Bedroom
Conveniently located. Had everything we needed. Great parking with smooth check-in and check out procedures. Thank you!
Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025
Comfort and Convenience! Close to Downtown Spfd.
Felt at home the moment we walked through the door. Super convenient location near downtown, and Anthum gave great advice on sights to see, places to eat, etc. Wish we could have stayed longer.The one tiny problem we had was corrected immediately. Just mentioning that because Anthum is readily available ...
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
University Plaza Hotel and Convention Center Springfield
Room was clean, bar staff very nice.
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Bass Pro Shops Angler's Lodge
The staff members were extremely friendly. We love the bass pro related decor.
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Springfield on I-44
Staff was very accommodating. There was a mix up on my room but once that was addressed my stay was delightful
Reviewed on 28 Oct 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
Other neighbourhoods around West Central
Downtown Springfield
Downtown Springfield is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Abou Ben Adhem Shrine and 1984 Arcade.
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.
Phelps
Phelps might not have many top sights, but JQH Arena and 1984 Arcade are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
University Heights
While there might not be top attractions in University Heights, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Wonders of Wildlife Museum & Aquarium and Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World.
Midtown
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Midtown and surrounding area, you can visit Springfield Cardinals and Pythian Castle.
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.
