Guidebook for Springfield
Sightseeing
Beautiful and historic. Walk where Lincoln had in life and where he and his family rest. Visit his tomb, the war memorials or take my guide book for a full adventure.
Oak Ridge Cemetery
1441 Monument AvenueBeautiful and historic. Walk where Lincoln had in life and where he and his family rest. Visit his tomb, the war memorials or take my guide book for a full adventure.
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum
212 North 6th StreetGreat museum for all ages, I recommend the two movies sessions.
Dana Thomas House
300 East Lawrence AvenueIt's one of Frank Lloyd Wright's best!
Historic preservation and replication at its best.
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Lincoln's New Salem
15588 History LnHistoric preservation and replication at its best.
Perfectly preserved, enjoy tours during the day or walk the streets by lamplight.
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Lincoln Home National Historic Site Visitor Center
426 South 7th StreetPerfectly preserved, enjoy tours during the day or walk the streets by lamplight.
Old State Capitol
1 North Old State Capitol PlazaFree and full of history!
It's every Illinois 8th graders right of passage!
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Lincoln Monument Association
1500 Monument AvenueIt's every Illinois 8th graders right of passage!
Food Scene
This is more than a bar. You can dine outside or play bocce ball while waiting for your table. All across the street from Lincoln's preserved neighborhood.
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Obed & Isaac's Microbrewery
500 South 6th StreetThis is more than a bar. You can dine outside or play bocce ball while waiting for your table. All across the street from Lincoln's preserved neighborhood.
French bistro inside a Victorian mansion with dining available inside or out. Great breakfast or lunch and wonderful sweets and coffee.
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Incredibly Delicious
925 South 7th StreetFrench bistro inside a Victorian mansion with dining available inside or out. Great breakfast or lunch and wonderful sweets and coffee.
This assuming little building is a find only the locals who love Thai know. You can bring your own alcohol, so no paying big prices. There is a mild plus level, beware of hot!
Magic Kitchen
4112 North Peoria RoadThis assuming little building is a find only the locals who love Thai know. You can bring your own alcohol, so no paying big prices. There is a mild plus level, beware of hot!
Everything Else
This event that runs May to mid August has everything each Thursday from 4-7. Live music, fresh fruits, veggies and hand made products, local wine and beer as well as food trucks. Enjoy!
Illinois Products Farmers' Market
801 East Sangamon AvenueThis event that runs May to mid August has everything each Thursday from 4-7. Live music, fresh fruits, veggies and hand made products, local wine and beer as well as food trucks. Enjoy!
Entertainment & Activities
This is a sporting goods store on steroids, but my kids love it! Salt water tank, indoor Ferris wheel, shooting range, indoor kids climber, and a full restaurant.
SCHEELS
3801 South MacArthur BoulevardThis is a sporting goods store on steroids, but my kids love it! Salt water tank, indoor Ferris wheel, shooting range, indoor kids climber, and a full restaurant.
Drinks & Nightlife
Franny's
2136 North 8th StreetLocal neighborhood pub