Do the famous welcome cookies live up to the hype? Yes, yes they do.

Being this close (4 miles!) to the Fantastic Caverns has us down with the underground.

Head out for Bass Pro Wonders of Wildlife Natural Museum & Aquarium, the throwback 1984 arcade, local zoo and more.

Throws in a free breakfast, with plenty of goodies (like waffles!).

Not a lot of frills, because you don't always need 'em.

Breakfast is free. Hurray!

Breakfast is free. Hurray!

Breakfast is basic but tasty and free.

Hot breakfast spread every day, free – plus weekday grab & go brekkie for when you've gotta jet.

Basic but cozy rooms get the job done.

Make yourself at home in suites with kitchenettes and space to kick back.

Fancy a dip? Pop into the hotel pool.

Breakfast is comped. Good morning!

All rooms are suites, and they're all smoke-free.

Forgot something? Onsite sundry shop saves the day. (Although if it’s sports gear, head for the original world-famous Bass Pro Shop.)

Throws in a free breakfast.

Small-but-mighty-convenient kitchen makes this trip nice-n-easy on the wallet.

Throws in a free breakfast, with plenty of goodies (like waffles!).

Throws in a free breakfast, with plenty of goodies (like waffles!).

Just off I-44, Springfield is only 30 min away and several shops and restaurants are nearby.