Springfield

Landmark4.8/5

Lincoln Home National Historic Site

A 12-room Greek Revival house anchors this four-block historic neighborhood. You can walk through Lincoln’s rooms, then follow streets with period boardwalks and gas lamps.

Landmark

Illinois State Capitol

Springfield's state capitol houses Illinois's legislative chambers beneath its dome. At 361 feet, the dome rises higher than the U.S. Capitol's.

Culture4.8/5

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

This presidential museum follows Abraham Lincoln’s life through visual exhibits, listening stations and digital displays. A 12-minute holographic theater stages a scene from his life.

Landmark4.7/5

Washington Park Botanical Garden

This Springfield botanical garden pairs flower beds and a greenhouse with paved paths through shady grounds. Its carillon plays on the hour.

Culture4.8/5

Dana-Thomas House State Historic Site

Sumac-patterned stained glass runs through this Frank Lloyd Wright house, from windows and doors to sconces and light fixtures. Wright-designed furniture sits inside, and sumac paint carries the motif onto the dining room walls.

Culture4.9/5

Lincoln Tomb State Historic Site

This Springfield tomb holds Abraham Lincoln and his family's remains beneath a granite monument. Bronze statues show Lincoln at different stages of his life, and visitors rub the bronze nose.

Culture4.6/5

Old State Capitol State Historic Site

Lincoln delivered his House Divided speech in this mid-19th-century statehouse, where government rooms are arranged as they were in his time. You can stand in the room where he spoke.

Landmark4.8/5

Lincoln Memorial Garden and Nature Center

This Springfield garden and nature center has trails along Lake Springfield and three troll sculptures. Local high school students made the trolls.

Culture4.8/5

Edwards Place Historic Home

Springfield's Victorian home shows how the Edwards family lived in the 1800s. The courting couch Abraham and Mary Todd Lincoln sat on remains inside.

Culture4.5/5

Illinois State Museum

This Springfield museum traces Illinois’s geological history with animal displays and Native American art. A basement play area lets kids explore between exhibits.

Self Care4/5

Jade Spa

Massage spa with firm-pressure sessions and couples massages.

Landmark4.7/5

Washington Park

Bell tower above this Springfield park, with flower paths, a grass labyrinth, and an indoor botanical garden. Its bell rings across the grounds.

Landmark4.4/5

Lake Springfield

This Springfield lake draws boaters and anglers, with parks along parts of its shore. Trails at Lincoln Memorial Garden run beside the water.

Landmark4.7/5

Illinois Route 66 Experience at Illinois State Fairground

This outdoor exhibit traces Illinois Route 66 through photos and displays of places along the highway. Neon signs line the chronological path.

Culture4.7/5

Air Combat Museum

Aircraft restoration is underway at this Springfield museum, where mechanics work on a P-40. You hear the work and smell oil as mechanics explain it.

Landmark4.7/5

Southwind Park

Pondside Springfield park with fishing docks, sensory gardens and a splash pad. A huge tree house looks out over the grounds.

Attraction4.8/5

Ace Sign Co

This Springfield sign shop doubles as a neon museum, with classic Route 66 signs lining the walls.

Shop3.9/5

White Oaks Mall

Two-story mall with a kids’ train and play area. Walkers use two laps of its climate-controlled halls as a mile-long circuit.

Shop4.6/5

Scheels

Scheels with an indoor Ferris wheel.

Shop4.7/5

District 23 Boutique

This Springfield women's boutique sells clothing, accessories and gifts. Staff offer color analysis, matching clothing and makeup shades to your palette.

Stay$$$$4.45/5

Inn At 835 Boutique Hotel

Inn at 835 Boutique Hotel in Springfield offers adults-only rooms with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and city views. Each room includes a tea and coffee maker, free toiletries, and a work desk. Guests enjoy a garden, terrace, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include a hot tub, balcony, and outdoor dining area. Free on-site private parking is available. A daily American breakfast is served with warm dishes, fresh pastries, fruits, and juice. The property is highly rated for its breakfast and attentive staff. Located 6 km from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, the hotel is near attractions such as Dana-Thomas House (4-minute walk) and Illinois State Capitol (8-minute walk). Guests appreciate the history, culture, and excellent service.

Stay$3.9/5

Carpenter Street Hotel

Just 1 mile from the Illinois State Capitol, this Springfield hotel features a free transfer service to nearby attractions and Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport. Each guest room is equipped with free WiFi. A 32-inch flat-screen TV with HBO is provided in every room at Carpenter Street Hotel. Guests can relax in the chair and ottoman provided in the air-conditioned rooms. Free toiletries and fresh linens are included as well. A daily continental breakfast is served on site at Hotel Carpenter Street. A fitness centre and 24-hour reception services are also available. The Lincoln Home National Historic Site is 14 minutes’ walk from this hotel. Located in the medical district, this hotel is less than 5 minutes' walk from St. John's Hospital and Memorial Hospital.

Stay0.5/5

Residence Inn by Marriott Springfield South

Springfield hotel with full kitchens, an indoor pool and basketball court.

Stay4.4/5

Hampton Inn & Suites Springfield-Southwest

Springfield hotel with a large pool and breakfast buffet.

Stay4.1/5

Staybridge Suites Springfield-South by IHG

Extended-stay hotel with two-bedroom suites, breakfast and a basketball court.

Stay4/5

President Abraham Lincoln Springfield - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel

This downtown Springfield hotel occupies an older building with low ceilings and a handsome lobby. Check-in comes with a warm DoubleTree cookie.

Stay4.5/5

Drury Inn & Suites Springfield, IL

This Springfield hotel includes breakfast and an evening food-and-drink reception. In the afternoon, the front-desk staff makes fresh popcorn.