University Heights
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.
Perry Tennis Center
Catch an event at Perry Tennis Center during your trip to Springfield.
Wonders of Wildlife Museum & Aquarium
Make time to visit the sea life at Wonders of Wildlife Museum & Aquarium during your trip to Springfield. Experience the area's entertainment choices or attend a sporting event.
Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home 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
Cave Tour and Dino Trail on a Crystal Cave Adventure
Springfield Crystal Cave Silver Adventure Tour and Dino Trail
University Heights Hotel Deals
Bass Pro Shops Angler's Lodge
Great breakfast, clean room, convenient location
Reviewed on Feb 12, 2026
University Plaza Hotel and Convention Center Springfield
I liked the staff there
Reviewed on Feb 9, 2026
Hotel Vandivort
Amazing
Reviewed on Feb 12, 2026
Best Western Coach House
Good parking. Easy to locate. Lots nearby
Reviewed on Feb 9, 2026
Baymont by Wyndham Springfield South Hwy 65
Clean facility with friendly staff. Had a slight issue with air conditioning unit and the mtnce guy was there and resolved the issue within 20mins of my call. Convenient location for me with reasonable access to major areas in the city.
Reviewed on Feb 9, 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Springfield Airport Plaza
Very clean, wonderful staff
Reviewed on Feb 11, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around University Heights
Phelps
When in Phelps, you can plan a visit to JQH Arena and Springfield Art Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Seminole Holland
Seminole Holland might not have many top sights, but Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World and Wonders of Wildlife Museum & Aquarium are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Delaware
While Delaware isn't home to many top sights, Springfield Art Museum and Enterprise Park Lanes are some notable places to visit nearby.
Fassnight
While there might not be top attractions in Fassnight, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Wonders of Wildlife Museum & Aquarium and Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World.
Rountree
While Rountree might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like JQH Arena and Hammons Field.
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.
