About the cover artist
Hiser was raised in Pekin, Illinois, and says she has had an appreciation for art and design from a young age.

CAPITAL CITY VISITOR 2022/23
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Abe’s hometown
Two centuries after his birth, Springfield’s best-known resident remains a revered icon, a leader who bore the weight of destiny to his untimely demise.

Looking for Lincoln Story Trail
To learn more about people and places with connections to Abraham Lincoln, keep your eyes open for the Looking for Lincoln storyboard signs.

Springfield’s museums and historic sites
In 1902, Susan Lawrence Dana commissioned architect Frank Lloyd Wright to design a new residence around the existing family home.

Springfield Art Association
The Springfield Art Association is at the heart of Springfield’s thriving arts and culture scene. Boasting two art galleries,...

Visual and performing arts
The Hoogland Center for the Arts is the home of the arts in downtown Springfield. Over 20 different arts and civic organizations call the Hoogland home.

VISIT SPRINGFIELD HIGHLIGHTS
IDNR's State Historic Sites in Springfield invite you to check out Walk, Hike and Bike History, a brand new way to explore Illinois' capital city.

History COMES ALIVE
This summer History Comes Alive returns for its 13th season as Abraham and Mary Lincoln lead a cast of characters on a trip back in time.

ONE CITY. Two Adventures.
Join us for a scavenger hunt throughout Springfield to find President Lincoln's hidden hats.

ROUTE 66
People from around the world are drawn to the aura of Route 66. Many dream to harness the 2448 miles of open road from Chicago to Santa Monica in their classic car,...

LODGING AND ACCOMMODATIONS
217-544-8800 866-788-1860 PresidentAbrahamLincolnSpringfield.DoubleTree.com.

VISITOR INFORMATION
Located inside the Historic Lincoln-Herndon Law Office and Tinsley Dry Goods building, make sure to stop at the Springfield Visitors Center.

TRAVEL TOOLS
(SMTD) - Public buses are available to most areas of the city, including a route around the downtown historic sites.

CONVENTIONS AND MEETING
Springfield serves as host to hundreds of gatherings each year of all sizes and interests.

VISIT SPRINGFIELD
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SITES + ATTRACTIONS
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The capital city
Illinois boasts a stunning State Capitol, and in recent years the legislative chambers and multifloor west wing were magnificently restored.

What the locals do for fun
Just south of town near Lake Springfield, Henson Robinson Zoo features more than 90 species of animals from Africa, Asia, Australia and North and South America.

Walk, Hike and Bike History
Illinois Department of Natural Resource’s State Historic Sites in Springfield invite you to check out Walk, Hike and Bike History, a brand-new way to explore Illinois’ capital city in 2021.

The outdoors
This 1.5 mile trail is an extension of the Lost Bridge Trail from Rochester. Street crossings on Dirksen Pkwy.

The nightlife
The nightlife of Springfield and surrounding communities is diverse and robust. Blues, folk, jazz, rock, country, hiphop, dance music,...

Food and drinks
217-670-0048 4420 Wabash Ave. 217-546-9453 buffalowildwings.com.

Drink up
One of a burgeoning number of craft breweries in the capital city, Anvil & Forge opened in late 2018.

Shopping
Where to go in Springfield when it’s time to shop.

This year’s big events
Through April 14, Mon.-Thu, 11am-6pm. The primary focus of Ann Toebbe’s paintings is domestic life. Her process employs freehand painting, flat geometry,...