TRAVEL TOOLS
Getting to and AROUND Springfield
By Springfield Convention
The capital city
Take in the sights and sounds of the seat of Illinois government
By IT Staff
This year’s big events
Noteworthy happenings in and around the capital city
By Stacie Lewis
Besides Abe
Springfield’s museums and historic sites
Food and drinks
Where to go in Springfield when it’s time to eat
LODGING & ACCOMMODATIONS
STAY CENTRAL TO SITES & ATTRACTIONS
CONVENTIONS & MEETING
make your gathering legendary
The nightlife
Where to find live entertainment in the capital city
About the cover artist Lynn Snyder-Hinds
Always Legendary
2019 Visit Springfield Highlights
Visual and performing arts
Where to find theater, dance and other cultural outlets
The outdoors
Washington Park and Springfield’s other great green spaces
Abe’s hometown
Meet Springfield’s best-known resident and revered icon
ROUTE 66
Get your kicks (and your kitsch!) on the most famous highway in the U.S.
VISITOR INFORMATION
TIPS and TRICKS for an EASY TRIP
Springfield Art Association
Historic Edwards Place, art galleries and family events
Drink up
Microbreweries and wineries in Springfield
Uniquely Springfield
Shopping/Retail
Where to go in Springfield when it’s time to shop
History comes alive
History comes alive celebrates 10 years June 1 – August 10, 2019
Capital City Coupon Book now available for visitors and locals alike.
By Illinois Times Staff
What the locals do for fun
Get off the tourist track and relax
Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives, Battle Creek
@ Lincoln Square Theater
Fri., April 19, 7 p.m.
Man arrested by FBI owns property with an Illinois state trooper
By Dean Olsen
Lights out for Olde Towne Apartments
By Scott Reeder
Helping the Homeless. My journey and my blessing.
By Julie L Benson
Additional raids on Asian massage parlors
