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Springfield, the capital city of the great state of Illinois – located on historic U.S. Route 66 in Sangamon County, mid-point between Chicago and St. Louis – awaits you! Here you’ll discover a myriad of sightseeing opportunities including wonderful historic sites, world-class museums, unique special events and cultural activities…amidst an All-American Midwestern city.
One of the most famous icons of world history, Abraham Lincoln, spent over 30 years of his life in Springfield. And, recently we opened our doors to the world – with the state of the art, Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum.
Once you’ve experienced the museum, tour our city and discover the real places such as Lincoln’s Home, a national historic site, or New Salem, the pioneer village where a wandering young Lincoln would begin to fulfill his destiny as one of the world’s great statesmen. After your trip through Lincoln’s Springfield, you’ll have a chance to discover the Springfield of today.
Whether it’s taking a trip down memory lane at one of our historic Illinois Route 66 attractions like Shea’s Gas Station Museum or the Cozy Dog Drive In, taking part in one of hundreds of special events and festivals held throughout the year, shopping ‘til you drop in any of our great retail centers, or visiting the downtown heart of our city for great dining and nightlife, you’re sure to create some great vacation memories in Springfield.
We invite you to browse through this site for a sample of what awaits you on your visit to Springfield, Illinois.
Sincerely,
Timothy J. Davlin
Mayor
Tim Farley
Executive Director
Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau
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