Guidebook for Springfield

Wayne
Guidebook for Springfield

Arts & Culture

Amazing museum to visit
60 locals recommend
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
212 N 6th St
60 locals recommend
Amazing museum to visit
25 locals recommend
Dana Thomas House
301 E Lawrence Ave
25 locals recommend
Springfield Muni Opera
815 E Lake Shore Dr
11 locals recommend
Hoogland Center For The Arts
420 S 6th St
11 locals recommend
http://www.sangamonauditorium.org/events/upcoming-events/
UIS Performing Arts Center
http://www.sangamonauditorium.org/events/upcoming-events/

Shopping

White Oaks Mall
2501 Wabash Ave

Sightseeing

15 locals recommend
Lincoln Home National Historic Site Visitor Center
426 S 7th St
15 locals recommend
Lincoln's Tomb station
21 locals recommend
Old State Capitol
526 E Adams St
21 locals recommend
http://www.clayville.org
Clayville Historical Site
125 County Highway 9C
http://www.clayville.org

Parks & Nature

22 locals recommend
Lincoln's New Salem
15588 History Ln
22 locals recommend
10 locals recommend
Washington Park Botanical Garden
1740 W Fayette Ave
10 locals recommend
Washington Park Gazebo
Zoo Trail
Zoo Trail
Lake Springfield
6 locals recommend
Henson Robinson Zoo
1100 E Lake Shore Dr
6 locals recommend

Entertainment & Activities

11 locals recommend
Illinois State Fair
801 E Sangamon Ave
11 locals recommend
http://www.donniebs.com/tickets/
Donnie B's Comedy Club
2200 Meadowbrook Road
http://www.donniebs.com/tickets/
17 locals recommend
Knight's Action Park
1700 Recreation Dr
17 locals recommend

Food Scene

Awesome Thai Food
9 locals recommend
Magic Kitchen
115 N Lewis St
9 locals recommend
Awesome Thai Food
Historic restaurant 100+ years old
13 locals recommend
Maldaner's Restaurant
222 S 6th St
13 locals recommend
Historic restaurant 100+ years old
Amazing soups, salads and sandwiches next to Old State Capitol
The Feed Store
516 E Adams St
Amazing soups, salads and sandwiches next to Old State Capitol
Next to Old State Capitol and amazing broccoli cheese soup and scarsdale salads!
Robbie's Restaurant
4 S Old State Capitol Plaza
Next to Old State Capitol and amazing broccoli cheese soup and scarsdale salads!
American Harvest Eatery
3241 W Iles Ave
Osaka | Japanese Restaurant
1665 Wabash Ave
Hunan Restaurant
1333 W Wabash Ave
http://www.nickandninosspringfield.com
6 locals recommend
Nick & Nino's Penthouse Steakhouse
700 E Adams St
6 locals recommend
http://www.nickandninosspringfield.com
Best pizza in Springfield and very historic for over 60 years
6 locals recommend
Gabatoni's Restaurant
300 E Laurel St
6 locals recommend
Best pizza in Springfield and very historic for over 60 years
Very historic, same building and location since 1920s!
Maid-Rite
118 N Pasfield St
Very historic, same building and location since 1920s!
Very historic pizza place downtown with nice family owners http://www.joegallinapizzarestaurant.com/about.php
Gallina Pizza
432 East Monroe Street
Very historic pizza place downtown with nice family owners http://www.joegallinapizzarestaurant.com/about.php
Best rated diner in Springfield, very cool decor
12 locals recommend
Charlie Parker's Diner
700 W North St
12 locals recommend
Best rated diner in Springfield, very cool decor
Augie's Front Burner
109 S 5th St
Very historic State Fair style corn dogs on Route 66, I have fond memories of my grandparents taking me here in 1980s.
6 locals recommend
Cozy Dog Drive In
2935 S 6th St
6 locals recommend
Very historic State Fair style corn dogs on Route 66, I have fond memories of my grandparents taking me here in 1980s.
Best horseshoes in Springfield!
17 locals recommend
D'Arcy's Pint
661 W Stanford Ave
17 locals recommend
Best horseshoes in Springfield!
Great pub food and bar, family friendly
The Barrel Head
1577 Wabash Ave
Great pub food and bar, family friendly
Amazing steak burgers, chili and chili 5 way plus hand dipped milkshakes. Founded in IL in early 1900s, this is the oldest original location in Springfield with best food. I have fond memories of the curb service I wish they still had!
Steak 'n Shake
1580 Wabash Ave
Amazing steak burgers, chili and chili 5 way plus hand dipped milkshakes. Founded in IL in early 1900s, this is the oldest original location in Springfield with best food. I have fond memories of the curb service I wish they still had!
13 locals recommend
Cafe Moxo
411 E Adams St
13 locals recommend
Little Saigon Restaurant
1531 Wabash Ave
Very historic 100+ year old home, excellent lobster tail and seafood, home baked bread with honey butter, cheesy potato scallops
Chesapeake Seafood House
3045 E Clear Lake Ave
Very historic 100+ year old home, excellent lobster tail and seafood, home baked bread with honey butter, cheesy potato scallops
Very historic amazing coffee house
6 locals recommend
Wm. Van's Coffee House
107 S 7th St
6 locals recommend
Very historic amazing coffee house
Brewery & Restaurant
6 locals recommend
Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant
2501 Wabash Ave
6 locals recommend
Brewery & Restaurant
Mel-O-Cream Donuts
525 E N Grand Ave E
I have fond memories of dining here with my grandparents in the 1970s/80s when it was at White Oaks Mall.
MCL Restaurant & Bakery Springfield
2151 Wabash Ave
I have fond memories of dining here with my grandparents in the 1970s/80s when it was at White Oaks Mall.
Great diner
Sunrise Cafe
1201 S 2nd St
Great diner

Drinks & Nightlife

7 locals recommend
Engrained Brewery & Restaurant
1120 Lincolnshire Blvd
7 locals recommend
Hill Prairie Winery
23753 Lounsberry Rd
West of Wise Winery
14096 IL-97
http://www.handoffatebrewing.beer
6 locals recommend
Hand of Fate Brewing Company
107 E Douglas St
6 locals recommend
http://www.handoffatebrewing.beer
Brewhaus
617 E Washington St
Floyd's Thirst Parlor
210 S 5th St
Celtic Mist Pub
117 S 7th St
Very historic bar with good pub food!
9 locals recommend
Boones Saloon
301 W Edwards St
9 locals recommend
Very historic bar with good pub food!