Capital City Visitor

Cover is by Lynn Snyder-Hinds of Springfield, winner of this year’s Capital City Visitor cover art contest, which drew more than 40 entries. Synder-Hinds and others who competed were honored at a reception held Feb. 23 at the Springfield Art Association, where cash prizes were awarded to the winners. Lynn Snyder-Hinds is a graduate from […]

Two centuries after his birth, Springfield’s best-known resident remains a revered icon, a leader who bore the weight of destiny to his untimely demise. Born in dire poverty and self-educated, Abraham Lincoln rose to lead our nation during its darkest time. His words inspired Americans during the Civil War, and they inspire us today. Lincoln […]

DOWNTOWN AREA Dana-Thomas House – A Frank Lloyd Wright design301 E. Lawrence Ave.217-782-6776dana-thomas.org AdmissionA visit to Springfield is not complete without touring the magnificent Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Dana-Thomas House, now an Illinois State Historic Site. The home contains the largest collection of site-specific, original Wright art glass and furniture and was Wright’s first “blank check” […]

Illinois State Capitol 101 S. Second St.217-782-2099Illinois boasts a stunning State Capitol, and in recent years the legislative chambers and multifloor west wing were magnificently restored. It is well worth visiting this National Historic Landmark. Construction began on the sixth and current Illinois Capitol in 1868 after officials determined that more space was needed for […]

The Springfield Art Association is at the heart of Springfield’s thriving arts and culture scene. Boasting two art galleries, an art school, a Lincoln-era historic house museum and a calendar packed with family-friendly events, there is always something to see or do at the SAA. For history lovers, the Art Association offers the opportunity to […]

Performing arts Hoogland Center for the Arts 420 S. Sixth St.217-523-2787hcfta.orgThe Hoogland Center for the Arts is a magnet for both practitioners and supporters of the arts, housing 18 different arts organizations with four performance sites, two art galleries and meeting space galore. The Hoogland Center is also home to the Springfield Area Arts Council, […]

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 […]