West Central Travel Guide

Springfield

A red brick building with large windows and a grand entrance.
A vintage green truck with 'Chark Mt Flower Truck' written on the side, parked in a grassy area with a canopy overhead.
A theater marquee with the name 'GILLIOZ' and a schedule for April 21.
A wooden sign reading "Birthplace of Route 66 Roadside Park" in Springfield, Missouri.
A street corner with a historic building, a modern restaurant, and a pedestrian area with outdoor seating.

Things to do

Pythian Castle

Night Ghost Tour of Pythian Castle in Springfield Missouri

£15
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Night Ghost Tour of Pythian Castle in Springfield Missouri
See all activities in Springfield

Top hotels in West Central

Belmont Blue Stylish Retreat - Bass Pro+MSU+Downtown+Drury

Belmont Blue Stylish Retreat - Bass Pro+MSU+Downtown+Drury

Springfield MO
The price is £121 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
£121
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this holiday home in Springfield. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World and Springfield Skatepark ...
Belmont Blue Stylish Retreat - Bass Pro+MSU+Downtown+Drury
Bass Pro Shops Angler's Lodge

Bass Pro Shops Angler's Lodge

2.5 out of 5
621 W Sunshine St Springfield MO
The price is £92 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
£92
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Springfield. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
Bass Pro Shops Angler's Lodge
University Plaza Hotel and Convention Center Springfield

University Plaza Hotel and Convention Center Springfield

3.5 out of 5
333 S John Q Hammons Pkwy Springfield MO
The price is £80 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
£80
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Springfield. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
University Plaza Hotel and Convention Center Springfield
ECHO Suites Extended Stay by Wyndham Springfield Airport PLZ

ECHO Suites Extended Stay by Wyndham Springfield Airport PLZ

2 out of 5
3471 W Kearney Street Springfield MO
The price is £66 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
£66
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Springfield. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World and The Library Station ...
8.4/10 Very good! (176 reviews)
"Nicole at the front desk was very kind, helpful, and professional. The stay was an absolute delight and everything was better than expected"

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2026

ECHO Suites Extended Stay by Wyndham Springfield Airport PLZ
Hotel Vandivort

Hotel Vandivort

4 out of 5
305 E. Walnut Springfield MO
The price is £134 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
£134
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Springfield. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Hotel Vandivort
Best Western Route 66 Rail Haven

Best Western Route 66 Rail Haven

2.5 out of 5
203 S Glenstone Avenue Springfield MO
The price is £85 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
£85
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Springfield. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
"One of the few truly handicapped accessible units that we have ever stayed at. Parking at the door, shower completely accessible, no tub that they can't get over. Employes were friendly and everything was clean. Nice breakfast but very small dining area. Right on Route 66 with all the flair!"

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2026

Best Western Route 66 Rail Haven
See all 448 properties in West Central
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Where to stay in West Central

Find the best West Central areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A theater marquee with the name 'GILLIOZ' and a schedule for April 21.
Photo by Sue Nevatt
Open Photo by Sue Nevatt

Downtown Springfield

Downtown Springfield is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Abou Ben Adhem Shrine and Great Southern Bank Arena.

A single-story house with a porch, stone foundation, and a grassy field in the background.

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.

A cave with stalactites and stalagmites.

Southeast Springfield

While Southeast Springfield isn't home to many top sights, Battlefield Mall and Enterprise Park Lanes are some notable places to visit nearby.

A historic house with a large tree in front, surrounded by a wooden fence and lush green grass.

Galloway Village

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Galloway Village and surrounding area, you can visit Springfield Conservation Nature Center and Battlefield Mall.

A cannon in a grassy field with trees in the background.

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.

West Central Travel Guide

Choose two or more items and save on your trip: