Sandra's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Awesome museum exhibits, and great place to learn some history!
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Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library
212 N 6th StAwesome museum exhibits, and great place to learn some history!
Great history here! This is the final resting place of Abraham Lincoln, his wife Mary, and three of their four sons. This also has the public receiving vault, where final funeral services were held for President Lincoln on May 4, 1865.
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Lincoln Monument Association
1500 Monument AveGreat history here! This is the final resting place of Abraham Lincoln, his wife Mary, and three of their four sons. This also has the public receiving vault, where final funeral services were held for President Lincoln on May 4, 1865.
Lots to see and do here! See how things were like when Abraham Lincoln was a young adult 150 years ago...from authentic blacksmiths and rail-splitters to purchasing handmade items at the shop. You can eat at the restaurant and stay at the campgrounds!
Lincolns New Salem Road
Lincolns New Salem RoadLots to see and do here! See how things were like when Abraham Lincoln was a young adult 150 years ago...from authentic blacksmiths and rail-splitters to purchasing handmade items at the shop. You can eat at the restaurant and stay at the campgrounds!
Enjoy a peaceful walk in the beautiful gardens. There is a giftshop and nature center with educational display and a recently installed “super microscope” that children are encouraged to use to get a close up look at nature.
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Lincoln Memorial Garden and Nature Center
2301 E Lake Shore DrEnjoy a peaceful walk in the beautiful gardens. There is a giftshop and nature center with educational display and a recently installed “super microscope” that children are encouraged to use to get a close up look at nature.
Over 80 species of native and exotic animals are housed here among naturalistic exhibits. A fun and educational environment for people of all ages.
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Henson Robinson Zoo
1100 E Lake Shore DrOver 80 species of native and exotic animals are housed here among naturalistic exhibits. A fun and educational environment for people of all ages.
See where Abraham Lincoln lived from 1844 to 1861, before becoming the 16th President of the United States. The presidential memorial includes the four blocks surrounding the home and a visitor center. Great historic site for all ages!
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Lincoln-Haus
413 S 8th StSee where Abraham Lincoln lived from 1844 to 1861, before becoming the 16th President of the United States. The presidential memorial includes the four blocks surrounding the home and a visitor center. Great historic site for all ages!
150 acres of rolling terrain, large trees and wooded areas, some deep ravines, two man-made lagoons, playground, tennis courts, and more! Visit the beautifully landscaped botanical gardens and Rees Memorial Carillon Bells. Take a walk, run, bicycle, etc and enjoy the wooded and pavement paths around the park. For all ages!
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Washington Park
1501 S Grand Ave W150 acres of rolling terrain, large trees and wooded areas, some deep ravines, two man-made lagoons, playground, tennis courts, and more! Visit the beautifully landscaped botanical gardens and Rees Memorial Carillon Bells. Take a walk, run, bicycle, etc and enjoy the wooded and pavement paths around the park. For all ages!
A one of a kind bar, restaurant, and motor museum! They offer a delicious breakfast and Pub style menus, as well as many tasty drinks! This historic Route 66 stop is home to a variety of motorcycle rallies, car shows, and much more throughout the year. Whether you're looking for a delicious meal, cold drink, or a nostalgic walk through the past, visit the coolest bar and grill in the Springfield, IL area!
Route 66 Motorheads Bar, Grill & Museum
600 Toronto RdA one of a kind bar, restaurant, and motor museum! They offer a delicious breakfast and Pub style menus, as well as many tasty drinks! This historic Route 66 stop is home to a variety of motorcycle rallies, car shows, and much more throughout the year. Whether you're looking for a delicious meal, cold drink, or a nostalgic walk through the past, visit the coolest bar and grill in the Springfield, IL area!
Fun & Entertainment
Places to enjoy and hang out.
Have a great time with some swimming and water rides, Putt Putt Golf and Driving Range, GoKarts, batting cages, and more.
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Knight's Action Park
1700 Recreation DrHave a great time with some swimming and water rides, Putt Putt Golf and Driving Range, GoKarts, batting cages, and more.
Ergadoozy
1320 S State StGreat play time for kids age 12 and younger.
Stay entertained with SkyClimb, Freestyle Jumping, Parkour Blox, and more! For all ages.
Sky Zone Trampoline Park
3454 Liberty DrStay entertained with SkyClimb, Freestyle Jumping, Parkour Blox, and more! For all ages.
Have a great time with friends and family with Laser Tag, bounce houses, Arcades and Video Games, and a play park. This place has something for everyone to enjoy!
Bounce Tag
3720 Hollis DrHave a great time with friends and family with Laser Tag, bounce houses, Arcades and Video Games, and a play park. This place has something for everyone to enjoy!
Fun time for everyone! Bowling, arcades, casual food & drinks, pitchers and slots for those who are 21 and older. Karaoke Night on Tuesdays.
AMF Strike 'N Spare Lanes
2660 W Lawrence AveFun time for everyone! Bowling, arcades, casual food & drinks, pitchers and slots for those who are 21 and older. Karaoke Night on Tuesdays.
This is an beautiful accessible 80-acre park. Go bike riding or have a relaxing time to walk the path to the different gardens (flower, butterfly, sundial, etc). There is a playground for the kiddos, private and public weekend events at Erin’s Pavillion, picnics on the Great Lawn, fishing piers (fishing license required), and more! During winter months with snow, there are spots for sledding.
Southwind Park
4965 S 2nd StThis is an beautiful accessible 80-acre park. Go bike riding or have a relaxing time to walk the path to the different gardens (flower, butterfly, sundial, etc). There is a playground for the kiddos, private and public weekend events at Erin’s Pavillion, picnics on the Great Lawn, fishing piers (fishing license required), and more! During winter months with snow, there are spots for sledding.
See what’s playing at this theatre complex...Awesome performances done by our local artists!
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Hoogland Center For The Arts
420 S 6th StSee what’s playing at this theatre complex...Awesome performances done by our local artists!
King Pin Lanes
3115 E Sangamon AveLocal bowling alley with good eats!
Watch plays performed by our local talented artists during the warm summer months. There is reserved seats, or general admission lawn seating available, both ADA accessible. BYOB and snacks, or there is a dining area with casual food, snacks, and drinks available for purchase.
Springfield Muni Opera
815 E Lake Shore DrWatch plays performed by our local talented artists during the warm summer months. There is reserved seats, or general admission lawn seating available, both ADA accessible. BYOB and snacks, or there is a dining area with casual food, snacks, and drinks available for purchase.
A nice bar & lounge with outdoor live entertainment, cornhole, darts, cheap well drinks, gaming, food, and great service.
Crows Mill Pub
1220 Toronto RdA nice bar & lounge with outdoor live entertainment, cornhole, darts, cheap well drinks, gaming, food, and great service.
Nostalgic drive-in movie theatre with 2 screens, offering double feature movies in the summer months. A family-friendly atmosphere with kosher food options!
Route 66 Drive In
1700 Recreation DrNostalgic drive-in movie theatre with 2 screens, offering double feature movies in the summer months. A family-friendly atmosphere with kosher food options!
The Illinois State Fairgrounds is located in Springfield, Illinois. It hosts the annual Illinois State Fair in August as well as other private and public events throughout the year. During the fair, you can enjoy performances by popular artists in the Grandstand, car and horse races, carnival rides and games, Conservation World, and so much more!! For people of all ages! Contact me for discounted entrance tickets.
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Illinois State Fair
801 E Sangamon AveThe Illinois State Fairgrounds is located in Springfield, Illinois. It hosts the annual Illinois State Fair in August as well as other private and public events throughout the year. During the fair, you can enjoy performances by popular artists in the Grandstand, car and horse races, carnival rides and games, Conservation World, and so much more!! For people of all ages! Contact me for discounted entrance tickets.
Food scene
Casual, family-friendly brewpub with craft beer, whiskey & modern pub fare, plus bocce ball courts. This is a local favorite for delicious food and adult beverages!
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Obed and Isaac's Microbrewery & Eatery
500 S 6th StCasual, family-friendly brewpub with craft beer, whiskey & modern pub fare, plus bocce ball courts. This is a local favorite for delicious food and adult beverages!
Simple bar with Irish & American pub fare, including the famous local horseshoe sandwiches, plus a beer garden.
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D'Arcy's Pint
661 W Stanford AveSimple bar with Irish & American pub fare, including the famous local horseshoe sandwiches, plus a beer garden.
Close by family owned restaraunt with delicious Greek and American food at a great price! Popular entrees include the Double Cheeseburger Meal, Gyros Special, Greek Salad, and Gyros Horseshoe, and more!
Gyros Stop
2907 S MacArthur BlvdClose by family owned restaraunt with delicious Greek and American food at a great price! Popular entrees include the Double Cheeseburger Meal, Gyros Special, Greek Salad, and Gyros Horseshoe, and more!
This Tavern is close by with an on-site microbrewery, doling out craft beers & farm-to-table American dishes. Engrained Brewery & Restaurant is a locally owned micro-brewery and farm to table restaurant. Their seasonal menu features fresh and affordable food from local family farms. Order online for curbside carry out or delivery!
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Engrained Brewery & Restaurant
1120 Lincolnshire BlvdThis Tavern is close by with an on-site microbrewery, doling out craft beers & farm-to-table American dishes. Engrained Brewery & Restaurant is a locally owned micro-brewery and farm to table restaurant. Their seasonal menu features fresh and affordable food from local family farms. Order online for curbside carry out or delivery!
Gabatoni’s neighborhood restaurant and lounge has been providing patrons with some of Springfield’s most delicious, authentic Italian-American cuisine. Try the delicious pizza, fresh soup and salad bowls, apps, or their beautifully handcrafted Italian sandwiches.
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Gabatoni's Restaurant
300 E Laurel StGabatoni’s neighborhood restaurant and lounge has been providing patrons with some of Springfield’s most delicious, authentic Italian-American cuisine. Try the delicious pizza, fresh soup and salad bowls, apps, or their beautifully handcrafted Italian sandwiches.
Handcrafted wines with modern casual dining. American, Wine Bar, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan And Gluten Free Options available, plus a Napa-style tasting room. Great for special occasions and romantic dinners, and large groups.
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Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant
2501 Wabash AveHandcrafted wines with modern casual dining. American, Wine Bar, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan And Gluten Free Options available, plus a Napa-style tasting room. Great for special occasions and romantic dinners, and large groups.
Featured on tv show, “Diners, Driveins and Dives”. They have awesome breakfast food for a great price! Nostalgic feel for the old diner atmosphere. Limited seating so I recommend calling ahead for larger groups.
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Charlie Parker's Diner
700 W North StFeatured on tv show, “Diners, Driveins and Dives”. They have awesome breakfast food for a great price! Nostalgic feel for the old diner atmosphere. Limited seating so I recommend calling ahead for larger groups.
Cafe Moxo is a locally owned cafe who specializes in breakfast, soups, sandwiches, salads, cookies and baked goods prepared fresh daily. Yummy food at a decent price. They are also vegetarian friendly, and offer vegan and gluten free options.
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Cafe Moxo
411 E Adams StCafe Moxo is a locally owned cafe who specializes in breakfast, soups, sandwiches, salads, cookies and baked goods prepared fresh daily. Yummy food at a decent price. They are also vegetarian friendly, and offer vegan and gluten free options.
Serving Springfield's Favorite Chili Since 1945, the Chili Parlor offers chili, chili burgers, chili dogs and tamales are so GOOD you'll be COMING BACK for more!
The Chili Parlor
820 S 9th StServing Springfield's Favorite Chili Since 1945, the Chili Parlor offers chili, chili burgers, chili dogs and tamales are so GOOD you'll be COMING BACK for more!