University Heights, MO
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.
Perry Tennis Center
Catch an event at Perry Tennis Center during your trip to Springfield.
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.
University Heights Hotel Deals
University Plaza Hotel and Convention Center Springfield
"Clean Bar was a nice plus and fire pit outside Friendly Staff"
Reviewed on May 28, 2026
Bass Pro Shops Angler's Lodge
"What a wonderful property! Is was clean with professional staff. Very close to everything we needed during our stay. We would stay at an Angler’s Lodge again in in the area!"
Reviewed on May 29, 2026
Hotel Vandivort
"Pros: Great restaurant and bar options. Friendly staff, and modern, clean rooms. Area is walkable if you're comfortable navigating some of the cons below. Cons: homeless roaming the streets. Lot's of late night partiers bar-hopping. Not a quiet street. No pool, spa or quiet work space if youre traveling ..."
Reviewed on May 28, 2026
Greenstay Hotel & Suites
"I did NOT get to stay at this hotel. Had to cancel my trip"
Reviewed on May 29, 2026
Best Western Coach House
"We always enjoy staying here and will return. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The hotel has a nosalgic feel like traveling when I was a kid. It is a clean, maintained, safe and comfortable budget friendly place to spend a day or two. If you are looking for brand new, super modern, this isn't ..."
Reviewed on May 26, 2026
Baymont by Wyndham Springfield South Hwy 65
"a/c didn't work, hotel smelled old. only one person checking people out and trying to get breakfast cooked and out. took 20 minutes to check out and get some food."
Reviewed on May 29, 2026
Other neighborhoods 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.
