Guidebook for Springfield
Sightseeing
This is a beautiful restoration of a 1901 house designed by Frank Lloyd Wright.
25 locals recommend
Dana Thomas House
301 E Lawrence AveThis is a beautiful restoration of a 1901 house designed by Frank Lloyd Wright.
Vachel Lindsay Home
603 S 5th StThis is the 1879 birthplace and home of poet Vachel Lindsay.
Old State Capitol
526 E Adams StThis is a historic building with guided tours.
Essentials
This is a beautiful 1901 historic city park on the National Register of Historic Places. It includes a carillon, botanical garden, walking and bike trails, tennis courts, playground, and fishing.
13 locals recommend
Washington Park
1501 S Grand Ave WThis is a beautiful 1901 historic city park on the National Register of Historic Places. It includes a carillon, botanical garden, walking and bike trails, tennis courts, playground, and fishing.
This is a brand new large Hy-Vee with an extensive selection of organic food.
14 locals recommend
Hy-Vee
2115 S MacArthur BlvdThis is a brand new large Hy-Vee with an extensive selection of organic food.
Food Scene
This is a high quality European bakery and cafe with outdoor seating.
17 locals recommend
Incredibly Delicious
925 S 7th StThis is a high quality European bakery and cafe with outdoor seating.
This is a brewery with good food as well as outdoor seating.
30 locals recommend
Obed and Isaac's Microbrewery & Eatery
500 S 6th StThis is a brewery with good food as well as outdoor seating.
This cafe and coffee shop has great breakfast and lunch, free wifi, and outdoor seating.
13 locals recommend
Cafe Moxo
411 E Adams StThis cafe and coffee shop has great breakfast and lunch, free wifi, and outdoor seating.
This is a Springfield landmark with a rooftop garden and organic food selections.
13 locals recommend
Maldaner's Restaurant
222 S 6th StThis is a Springfield landmark with a rooftop garden and organic food selections.
This restaurant has high quality southern fare and a wonderful Sunday brunch.
Julias Kitchen and Lounge
107 W Cook StThis restaurant has high quality southern fare and a wonderful Sunday brunch.
Bernie & Betty's Pizza
1101 S Spring StThis is a good neighborhood Italian restaurant.
This is an authentic Lebanese and American restaurant with $9 buffet on weekdays. You can enjoy hummus, tabouli, falafel, baba ganoush, fried eggplant, gyro meat, and pita bread. Delivery available.
Lulu's Diner
608 S 9th StThis is an authentic Lebanese and American restaurant with $9 buffet on weekdays. You can enjoy hummus, tabouli, falafel, baba ganoush, fried eggplant, gyro meat, and pita bread. Delivery available.
This is an excellent Asian restaurant with an extensive menu. It's open for early lunch and late dinner. Located only four blocks away, you can eat-in, carry out, or request delivery.
Dynasty Asian Cuisine
105 South Grand Avenue EastThis is an excellent Asian restaurant with an extensive menu. It's open for early lunch and late dinner. Located only four blocks away, you can eat-in, carry out, or request delivery.
Mekong Cafe
1308 S 2nd StThis is a small Asian restaurant open for lunch and dinner.
Arts & Culture
This is a center for entertainment with a modern art gallery.
11 locals recommend
Hoogland Center For The Arts
420 S 6th StThis is a center for entertainment with a modern art gallery.
Springfield Art Association/Edwards Place Historic Home
700 N 4th StThis historic home has a modern art gallery.
The Pharmacy Gallery & Art Space
623 E Adams StThis is an alternative art gallery.
This is an internationally-known destination for Abraham Lincoln buffs who want to learn about the president in a modern museum setting.
60 locals recommend
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
212 N 6th StThis is an internationally-known destination for Abraham Lincoln buffs who want to learn about the president in a modern museum setting.
Everything Else
YMCA
601 North 4th StreetThis YMCA has workout equipment, pool, and exercise classes.
Shopping
This is the only pure vintage store in Springfield. They have clothing, accessories, furniture, and knick knacks.
House+Garden & reSource-gallery
1220 W Governor StThis is the only pure vintage store in Springfield. They have clothing, accessories, furniture, and knick knacks.
This music store has a long history in Springfield. They have music in all forms as well as antiques and electronics.
Recycled Records
625 E Adams StThis music store has a long history in Springfield. They have music in all forms as well as antiques and electronics.