Tom Watkins Travel Guide
Springfield
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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.
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.
Things to do
Night Ghost Tour of Pythian Castle in Springfield Missouri
Top hotels in Tom Watkins
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Springfield Airport Plaza
"No room available"
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
ECHO Suites Extended Stay by Wyndham Springfield Airport PLZ
"Exterior doors broke, only helpful staff was girl that checked us in. TV kept shutting off"
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
THE GAMER’S OASIS! Bring friends and family together for retro/modern gaming!
"We were in for one night, and the "game" theme was irrelevant to us- we just needed 3 bedrooms for adults. The house wasn't all dirty, but there were dirty spots. The dishwasher was full when we arrived (we didn't eat here, and didn't realize it until we were leaving), the coffee maker was dirty ..."
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Modern Retreat w/ Hot Tub, Game Room & King Suite! & More
"Our family thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this property."
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
University Plaza Hotel and Convention Center Springfield
"Staff was great, but the first room we checked into had crusty stuff all over the curtains and bathroom. The room also smelled of cigarettes. Luckily they switched our room. This hotel has gone downhill-spend more and stay somewhere else."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Bass Pro Shops Angler's Lodge
"Really good breakfast"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Tom Watkins
Grant Beach
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Grant Beach and surrounding area, you can visit 1984 Arcade and Springfield Cardinals.
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.
West Central
Though West Central may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like 1984 Arcade and History Museum on the Square.
Downtown Springfield
Downtown Springfield is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like 1984 Arcade and JQH Arena.
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.
Walnut Street
When in Walnut Street, you can plan a visit to Hammons Field and Springfield Cardinals, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
