Best hotels in Springfield
Hotel Vandivort
305 East Walnut Street, MO 65806
This high-end boutique hotel intrigues with its dark and distinctive interiors. Hotel Vandivort’s ground floor was designed to be ‘Springfield’s living room’ and features communal workspaces alongside upscale dining opportunities at The Order. Rooms are set in a former masonic temple and a modern outbuilding and come complete with walk-in showers.
Oasis Hotel & Convention Center
2546 North Glenstone, MO 65803
A paradise for business travelers, Oasis Hotel & Convention Center offers an exciting mix of business and leisure facilities. Its philosophy is strictly against a ‘cookie-cutter’ approach, Rooms have unique designs to keep you inspired and there’s an on-site pizzeria. When the day ends, you can also unwind in the saltwater pools.
Courtyard by Marriott Springfield Airport
3527 West Kearney Street, MO 65803
Amenities of all kinds are available at Courtyard, including hairdressing, barbering and valet dry-cleaning. Inside the rooms, you’ll find a range of home comforts too, including air conditioning, a pull-out sofa bed and even a crib – this accommodation is a true all-rounder for every kind of trip.
Where to eat in Springfield
Gilardi’s
820 East Walnut Street, MO, 65806
Quality meets cozy at Gilardi’s, Springfield’s fine-dining Italian restaurant, which has a community-focused ethos. Its bountiful menu comprises of dishes that contain homemade sauces made from local ingredients – discover Sicilian meatballs, braised shank and classic tiramisu.
Downing Street Pour House Springfield MO
1724 East Battlefield Road, Springfield, MO 65804
This American interpretation of the classic English pub serves rich dishes with lashings of flavor in Springfield and Hollister. At the Springfield branch, you’ll find comfort food from several cuisines, such as Canadian poutine, Bavarian pretzels and classic British shepherd’s pie.
Van Gogh’s Eeterie
334 East Commercial Street, Springfield, MO 65803
Springfield’s best Dutch cuisine is served at Van Gogh’s Eeterie, owned by the same family that runs Cafe Cusco. Pannenkoeken, or Dutch pancakes, is the specialty on offer. Try savory bakes topped with eggs, shrimp or mushrooms. Alternatively, you can indulge in Death by Dutch Chocolate for something ultra-sweet.
What to do in and around Springfield
Springfield Art Museum
1111 East Brooksdale Drive, Springfield, MO 65807
Springfield’s Art Museum is best known for the contemporary yellow sculpture showcased on its lawn, but it’s also the city’s oldest cultural institution. Visit to see the 10,000 works in the permanent collection, which spans across the 18th-century and showcases fine Midwestern art and ceramics from Europe and Asia.
Ozark Park Trail
Ozark, MO 65721
The Ozark Trail is both colossal and easy to miss – it’s located about an hour south of Springfield in the Ozarks and throughout Mark Twain National Forest. Here, you’ll find hiking and equestrian trails stretching for 350 miles in Missouri. The Taum Sauk Section is a popular place for walking, while the Marble Creek Section is favored by nature spotters.
Fantastic Caverns
4872 North Farm Road 125, MO 65803
See subterranean Springfield from a Jeep-drawn tram at ‘America’s Ride-Thru Cave’, a premier attraction just 15 minutes outside of Springfield. During the 55-minute tour, you’ll see millennia-old rock formations and you may be lucky enough to spot rare species, such as the Ozarks Cavefish.