Springfield, Illinois

Old State Capitol State Historic Site
The Old State Capitol is a reconstruction of Illinois' fifth statehouse, the first to be located in Springfield. The building served as the seat of state government and a center of Illinois political ...
Old State Capitol State Historic Site
Lincoln-Herndon Law Offices State Historic Site
The only remaining structure where Abraham Lincoln maintained working law offices. Lincoln and his final law partner, William Herndon, operated from the top floor of the 1840 building. The interior lo...
Lincoln-Herndon Law Offices State Historic Site

Attractions and Upcoming Events

The Illinois State Museum houses permanent and changing exhibits on Illinois's land, life, people and art, and a hands on children's discovery room. The museum store contains high quality crafts created by Illinois artisans.

Springfield, IL Museums

Camp Butler National Cemetery

One of the 120

Springfield, IL Cemeteries

Illinois Korean War Memorial

Octagon granite walls provide the foundation for the names of 1,752

Springfield, IL Memorials

Lincoln Memorial Garden - Nature Center

Springfield, IL Nature Centers

Illinois Vietnam Veterans Memorial

This powerful granite monument and it's eternal flame pay tribute to the 2,981 Illinois residents who served in the Vietnam War and died or are still missing.

Springfield, IL Memorials

Things to do near Springfield, IL

Lincoln Depot

Three months after his election in November 1860, Abraham Lincoln left Springfield for Washington, D.C. to become the 16th Pr...

Champaign Country Club

Course Access: PrivateHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes...

Old State Cemetary

Bronze markers give biographical information about prominent citizens from the earliest history of the community. Every fall,...

Curtis Orchard

Curtis Orchard is an 80-acre apple orchard, pumpkin patch, and entertainment farm offering activities for the whole family. O...

Twin Creeks Golf Course

Course Access: PublicHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: 1 days...