Guidebook for Springfield
Sightseeing
Dana Thomas House
301 E Lawrence AveIt's one of Frank Lloyd Wright's best!
Lincoln's New Salem
15588 History LnHistoric preservation and replication at its best.
Perfectly preserved, enjoy tours during the day or walk the streets by lamplight.
15 locals recommend
Lincoln Home National Historic Site Visitor Center
426 S 7th StPerfectly preserved, enjoy tours during the day or walk the streets by lamplight.
Old State Capitol
526 E Adams StFree and full of history!
Lincoln Monument Association
1500 Monument AveIt's every Illinois 8th graders right of passage!
Food Scene
This is more than a bar. You can dine outside or play bocce ball while waiting for your table. All across the street from Lincoln's preserved neighborhood.
30 locals recommend
Obed and Isaac's Microbrewery & Eatery
500 S 6th StThis is more than a bar. You can dine outside or play bocce ball while waiting for your table. All across the street from Lincoln's preserved neighborhood.
French bistro inside a Victorian mansion with dining available inside or out. Great breakfast or lunch and wonderful sweets and coffee.
17 locals recommend
Incredibly Delicious
925 S 7th StFrench bistro inside a Victorian mansion with dining available inside or out. Great breakfast or lunch and wonderful sweets and coffee.
This assuming little building is a find only the locals who love Thai know. You can bring your own alcohol, so no paying big prices. There is a mild plus level, beware of hot!
9 locals recommend
Magic Kitchen
115 N Lewis StThis assuming little building is a find only the locals who love Thai know. You can bring your own alcohol, so no paying big prices. There is a mild plus level, beware of hot!
Everything Else
This event that runs May to mid August has everything each Thursday from 4-7. Live music, fresh fruits, veggies and hand made products, local wine and beer as well as food trucks. Enjoy!
Illinois Products Farmers' Market
801 E Sangamon AveThis event that runs May to mid August has everything each Thursday from 4-7. Live music, fresh fruits, veggies and hand made products, local wine and beer as well as food trucks. Enjoy!
Entertainment & Activities
This is a sporting goods store on steroids, but my kids love it! Salt water tank, indoor Ferris wheel, shooting range, indoor kids climber, and a full restaurant.
Scheels
3801 S MacArthur BlvdThis is a sporting goods store on steroids, but my kids love it! Salt water tank, indoor Ferris wheel, shooting range, indoor kids climber, and a full restaurant.
Drinks & Nightlife
Franny's
2136 N 8th StLocal neighborhood pub