| the contemporary studios have flat-screen tvs, free wi-fi, kitchens and ipod docks, plus living areas with pull-out sofas. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. the 1- and 2-bedroom suites add separate living rooms. freebies include a breakfast buffet and parking. set 2 miles from the walnut street historic district, this modern hotel is 3 miles from the gillioz theatre and 7 miles from dickerson park zoo. other perks include an indoor saltwater pool and a fitness room, plus a restaurant/bar. there are also 2 meeting rooms, a business center and coin-operated laundry facilities
Springfield-Branson National Airport 24 min
Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden (14 min)
Serene, 7-acre garden featuring typical Japanese landscaping, a charming koi lake & a teahouse. Springfield Conservation Nature Center (12 min)
Nature trails with picnic areas & bird hides overlooking the lake, plus wildlife like deer & mink. Fantastic Caverns (24 min)
Underground caverns featuring tram ride tours, with group options & field trips. Springfield Botanical Gardens (11 min) Wonders Of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium (5 min)
Sprawling conservation-focused complex featuring wildlife exhibits & an aquarium with huge tanks. 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 (9 min)
Local museum exploring the area's history with a range of permanent & temporary exhibitions. Pythian Castle (9 min)
History & ghost tours are offered at this historic castle that also hosts murder mysteries & events. Jordan Valley Park (7 min)
Expansive urban retreat offering a water-play fountain feature, picnic benches & grassy areas. Springfield Art Museum (19 min)
The city's oldest cultural institution, showing American & global works of art, with free admission. Discovery Center of Springfield (8 min)
Interactive science exhibits, experiments & activities on topics ranging from DNA to dinosaurs. Dickerson Park Zoo (17 min)
Wildlife park featuring exotic animal exhibits, a petting zoo, train rides & more Phelps Grove Park (4 min)
Roomy park with mature trees, a picnic pavilion, tennis courts & playground equipment. Missouri Sports Hall of Fame (10 min)
Museum and sports Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park (12 min)
20+ landscaped botanical gardens, with BBQ/picnic areas, a lake & a native butterfly house. | 
