Guidebook for Springfield, IL
Grocery/Drug Stores
County Market
210 E Carpenter StOpen 24 hours.
Walgreens
1310 S 5th StSightseeing
Interactive walk-thru museum highlighting our 16th president, Abraham Lincoln. Engaging movies with special effects and holographic images are mesmerizing. Immerse yourself in history. A truly magnificent museum in every way - definitely a fan favorite!
60 locals recommend
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
212 N 6th StInteractive walk-thru museum highlighting our 16th president, Abraham Lincoln. Engaging movies with special effects and holographic images are mesmerizing. Immerse yourself in history. A truly magnificent museum in every way - definitely a fan favorite!
The Dana-Thomas house was commissioned by Susan Lawrence in 1902. Lawrence hired architect Frank Lloyd Wright to oversee the design and construction of the Dana-Thomas House. It is considered one of the finest examples of prairie school style architecture.
Hours:
Thursday 9AM–5PM
Monday 10AM–2PM
Tuesday 10AM–2PM
Wednesday 9AM–5PM
Friday 9AM–5PM
Saturday 9AM–5PM
Sunday 9AM–5PM
25 locals recommend
Dana Thomas House
301 E Lawrence AveThe Dana-Thomas house was commissioned by Susan Lawrence in 1902. Lawrence hired architect Frank Lloyd Wright to oversee the design and construction of the Dana-Thomas House. It is considered one of the finest examples of prairie school style architecture.
Hours:
Thursday 9AM–5PM
Monday 10AM–2PM
Tuesday 10AM–2PM
Wednesday 9AM–5PM
Friday 9AM–5PM
Saturday 9AM–5PM
Sunday 9AM–5PM
What is a stop in Springfield without seeing Lincoln's home? Abraham Lincoln lived in this house from 1844 to 1861, before becoming the 16th President. The house sits among two blocks of preserved homes - walk the neighborhood Lincoln walked!
**NOTE** -Although the tour is free, you must visit Lincoln Home National Historic Site Visitor Center to obtain tickets to actually take the tour.
30 locals recommend
Lincoln Home
413 S 8th StWhat is a stop in Springfield without seeing Lincoln's home? Abraham Lincoln lived in this house from 1844 to 1861, before becoming the 16th President. The house sits among two blocks of preserved homes - walk the neighborhood Lincoln walked!
**NOTE** -Although the tour is free, you must visit Lincoln Home National Historic Site Visitor Center to obtain tickets to actually take the tour.
Elijah Iles is known as one of the four founders of Springfield, and his house is the oldest in Springfield. It has remained virtually the same for over 182 years. The house is open to the public and regular tours are given on Wednesdays and Saturdays from April through October.
It also house an extensive collection of pre-Civil War furniture, and the Farrell and Ann Gay Museum of Springfield History, which showcases items by the Illinois Watch Company, a major Springfield factory which operated from 1878 until 1934.
http://ileshouse.org
Elijah Iles House Foundation
628 S 7th StElijah Iles is known as one of the four founders of Springfield, and his house is the oldest in Springfield. It has remained virtually the same for over 182 years. The house is open to the public and regular tours are given on Wednesdays and Saturdays from April through October.
It also house an extensive collection of pre-Civil War furniture, and the Farrell and Ann Gay Museum of Springfield History, which showcases items by the Illinois Watch Company, a major Springfield factory which operated from 1878 until 1934.
http://ileshouse.org
This museum is a fun, interactive museum filled with lots of interesting avenues to explore. Not so big as to overwhelm, not so small it is insignificant. A definite favorite of visiting tourists.
10 locals recommend
Illinois State Museum
502 S Spring StThis museum is a fun, interactive museum filled with lots of interesting avenues to explore. Not so big as to overwhelm, not so small it is insignificant. A definite favorite of visiting tourists.
Food scene
Our family loves Loukinens' for lunch or dinner. Located across from the governor's mansion on 4th street, it offers casual upscale American cuisine. It is a bit pricey, especially for dinner, but extremely good!
https://loukinenson4th.com
6 locals recommend
Loukinens' On Fourth
517 South 4th StreetOur family loves Loukinens' for lunch or dinner. Located across from the governor's mansion on 4th street, it offers casual upscale American cuisine. It is a bit pricey, especially for dinner, but extremely good!
https://loukinenson4th.com
Obed & Isaac's is a microbrewery, serving craft beer that is made right next door! This casual, family-friendly eatery is a local favorite.
https://www.connshg.com/obed-and-isaacs/
30 locals recommend
Obed and Isaac's Microbrewery & Eatery
500 S 6th StObed & Isaac's is a microbrewery, serving craft beer that is made right next door! This casual, family-friendly eatery is a local favorite.
https://www.connshg.com/obed-and-isaacs/
Saputo's
801 E Monroe StSaputo's is a locally-owned Italian restaurant.
Feed Store is a local favorite. -ORDER LIKE A LOCAL - This is different than your average restaurant! To order, line up against right side of the wall, single-file. The line will move as people place their order, and then are directed to a seat. Staff members will call out your number, and you wave your hand indicating they have your food. They bring it to you along with your check - pay on your way out. Tip the tip jar at the cash register if you like... Wisconsin Cheese Soup and Chicken Salad Sandwiches are favorites!
The Feed Store
516 E Adams StFeed Store is a local favorite. -ORDER LIKE A LOCAL - This is different than your average restaurant! To order, line up against right side of the wall, single-file. The line will move as people place their order, and then are directed to a seat. Staff members will call out your number, and you wave your hand indicating they have your food. They bring it to you along with your check - pay on your way out. Tip the tip jar at the cash register if you like... Wisconsin Cheese Soup and Chicken Salad Sandwiches are favorites!