8 Abe’s hometown
Meet Springfield’s best-known
resident and revered icon
14 Illinois State Museum
Discover a hidden (and free) worldclass
treasure
16 The capital city
Take in the sights and sounds
of the seat of Illinois government
18 Besides Abe
Springfield’s museums
and historic sites
22 Springfield art
Where to find the arts and
entertainment in the capital city
26 Just for fun
The best places in Springfield
to unwind after sightseeing
30 The outdoors
Springfield offers great parks, nature
spots, gardens and prairie wilderness
36 Mother Road
Come get your kicks on Route 66!
38 Heart of Illinois
Historical day-tripping
in the Land of Lincoln
42 The nightlife
Where to go in Springfield for
live entertainment and fun
44 Restaurant directory
Where to go in Springfield
when it’s time to eat
52 Springfield calendar
A list of noteworthy events in
the capital city during the year
58 Living here
A guide to get you started
living in the capital city