Springfield Convention

Are you ready to discover your legendary couple’s getaway, family vacation or weekend with your best girlfriends? Check inside to uncover what’s new in Springfield for 2019. Learn about History Comes Alive, celebrating 10 years this summer, and the iconic Route 66, a classic American road trip. You’ll also find a complete listing of lodging […]

Come celebrate 10 years of History Comes Alive this summer. Step into 19th Century America with live performances, storytelling and moving ceremonies from Abraham Lincoln and a huge cast of historical characters. It’s a trip to the past you won’t want to miss. Learn more about a man who would become one of the most […]

Looking for assistance while you’re here? Stop by our new visitors center and let one of our travel experts help you. Be sure to ask how you can park free! Springfield Visitors Center at Lincoln-Herndon Law OfficeOne S. Old State Capitol Plaza (on the corner of 6th & Adams)217-789-2360 • VisitSpringfieldIllinois.comOpen Monday – Friday: 9 […]

Historic Route 66 goes right through the heart of Springfield. For a complete listing of Route 66 stops in the area visit IllinoisRoute66.org. International Route 66 Mother Road FestivalSeptember 27-29, 2019866-783-6645 • route66fest.comEach year hundreds of cars and spectators travel to downtown Springfield for live music, entertainment, and to simply cruise. This family friendly event […]

PLACES TO STAY DOWNTOWN HotelsCarpenter Street Hotel525 N. 6th St.217-789-9100carpenterstreethotel.com Mansion View Inn & Suites529 S. 4th St.217-544-7411mansionview.com President Abraham Lincoln Springfield — A DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel701 E. Adams St.217-544-8800866-788-1860PresidentAbrahamLincolnSpringfield.DoubleTree.com Red Roof Plus — State House101 E. Adams St.217-528-5100redroof.com/property/Il/ SpringfieldRRI592# Wyndham Springfield — City Centre700 E. Adams St.217-789-1530877-999-3223wyndham.com BED & BREAKFASTS INN AT 835835 S. 2nd St.217-523-4466888-217-4835innat835.com Pasfield House Inn217-525-3663525 […]

GETTING HERE BY PLANEAbraham Lincoln Capital AIRPORT1200 Capital Airport Dr.217-788-1060flyspi.comUnited Airlinesunited.comAmerican Airlinesaa.comAllegiant Airlinesallegiantair.com BY TRAINAMTRAKWashington St. and 3rd St.amtrak.com BY BusGreyhound bus lines(BUS STOP ONLY)2815 N. Dirksen Pkwy.greyhound.com GETTING AROUND TownSangamon Mass Transit System (SMTD)Public buses are available to most areas of the city, including a route around the downtown historic sites. Buses run Monday […]

Springfield hosts hundreds of gatherings each year of all sizes and interests. With nearly 4,000 hotel rooms and state of the art facilities, we have the flexibility to create unique events your attendees will love. You might already know that Springfield is a great choice for your event, but did you know our full service […]