freebies consist of continental breakfast and laundry services. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. other amenities include tennis and basketball courts, a gazebo with bbq grills, and meeting space. bi-level penthouse suites cover 2 floors and add dining space. theres an outdoor pool with a sundeck, lounge chairs and a hot tub. the laid-back suites feature complimentary wi-fi, cable tv, coffee and tea services, sofabeds and full kitchens; most have fireplaces. across the street from the battlefield mall, this homey all-suite hotel is 4 miles from the missouri sports hall of fame Springfield-Branson National Airport 28 min
Springfield Botanical Gardens (14 min) Pythian Castle (14 min) History & ghost tours are offered at this historic castle that also hosts murder mysteries & events. Springfield Art Museum (8 min) The city's oldest cultural institution, showing American & global works of art, with free admission. Missouri Sports Hall of Fame (10 min) Museum and sports Wilson's Creek National Battlefield (19 min) Well-preserved Civil War battlefield with a visitor center displaying war-era images & objects. History Museum on the Square (14 min) Local museum exploring the area's history with a range of permanent & temporary exhibitions. Dickerson Park Zoo (22 min) Wildlife park featuring exotic animal exhibits, a petting zoo, train rides & more Sequiota Park (7 min) Picturesque recreation area featuring a playground, caves, walking trail & a fishing lake. Lake Springfield Park and Boathouse (12 min) Park with a lake for paddling & fishing, plus nature trails, a play area & covered picnic spots. Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park (14 min) 20+ landscaped botanical gardens, with BBQ/picnic areas, a lake & a native butterfly house. Springfield Conservation Nature Center (9 min) Nature trails with picnic areas & bird hides overlooking the lake, plus wildlife like deer & mink. Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden (16 min) Serene, 7-acre garden featuring typical Japanese landscaping, a charming koi lake & a teahouse. Discovery Center of Springfield (13 min) Interactive science exhibits, experiments & activities on topics ranging from DNA to dinosaurs. Fantastic Caverns (29 min) Underground caverns featuring tram ride tours, with group options & field trips. Wonders Of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium (10 min) Sprawling conservation-focused complex featuring wildlife exhibits & an aquarium with huge tanks. |