West Central Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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 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.
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.
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
Upscale Loft in the Heart of Dtwn Springfield
Sleek & Stylish Retreat! Bass Pro, MSU, Downtown!
Very clean house! Sketchy neighbors but all in all very pleased with our stay!
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Comfort and Convenience! Close to Downtown Spfd.
Perfect stay. Comfortable bed, all the amenities, great location and all around great. Host is available, responds quickly and is an excellent communicator.
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
University Plaza Hotel and Convention Center Springfield
Each time I went to the bar there was no staff to take my order. I also didn’t see any Bud Heavy, which is my drink of choice.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Bass Pro Shops Angler's Lodge
The rooms were much smallerth
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods 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
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 Springfield Art Museum 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.
Walnut Street
When in Walnut Street, you can plan a visit to Hammons Field and Springfield Cardinals, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
