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Springfield (Illinois) Travel Guide

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Springfield is a city in Illinois.

The Illinois State Capitol Building
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The Illinois State Capitol Building

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Get around

See

  • Abraham Lincoln's Home

It doesn't impress like George Washington's plantation on the Potomac or Thomas Jefferson's mountain retreat, but Lincoln's home in downtown Springfield has proved irresistible to visitors since it opened. Beautifully restored to its 1860 appearance, the Greek Revival house was Abraham and Mary Lincoln's home for 17 years. In 1844 they bought it for $1,200 and some land from the Rev. Charles Dresser, who married them in 1842. The Visitor Center houses a bookstore with new and hard-to-find Lincoln titles, videos and related memorabilia. It is open during regular Visitor Center hours; phone 217/523-0222.

Do

Visit the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum http://www.alplm.org/

Eat

One of the legendary food items that is part of the heritage of Springfield is the horseshoe sandwich. The horseshoe sandwich originated in Springfield, Illinois sometime in the early 20th century. It was invented at the Leland Hotel. You can get horseshoe sandwiches at most Springfield restaurants, at some restaurants in central Illinois, and at a few restaurants in other parts of the state. Horseshoes are not generally served outside of Illinois.

Drink

Forty-Niner Bye-Bye 518 N Bruns LN, Springfield, IL (217) 787-4937

Sleep

  • Comfort Inn, 3442 Freedom Drive, (217) 787-2250, [1]. Conveniently located off Interstate 72/US 36 West, 'just minutes' away from the State Capitol, White Oaks Mall and a variety of restaurants within walking distance.
  • Comfort Suites, 2620 S. Dirksen Pkwy, (217) 753-4000, [2]. Featuring 91 double and king suites each with distinct sleeping and work/leisure areas.
  • Microtel Inn & Suites, 2636 Sunrise Drive, (217) 753-2636, [3].
  • Quality Inn & Suites - State House, 101 East Adams, (217) 528-5100, [4]. A hotel rich in history as well as a signature style and modern technology.
  • Sleep Inn, 3470 Freedom Drive, (217) 787-6200, [5]. Conveniently located off I-72.

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