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CAPITAL CITY VISITOR 2023/24
Capital City Visitor is published by Illinois Times, 1240 South Sixth Street, Springfield, IL 62703. 217-753-2226.
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About the cover artist
Gonzalez, a native of Springfield, said she has created a number of artworks that feature Abraham Lincoln. Visiting local sites and studying the history behind the legendary figure have influenced her interest in Lincoln.
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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.
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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.
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Springfield’s museums and historic sites
A visit to Springfield is not complete without touring the magnificent Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Dana-Thomas House.
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Springfield Art Association
The Springfield Art Association is at the heart of Springfield’s thriving arts and culture scene.
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Visual and performing arts
This year marks the municipal band’s 85th anniversary of providing free music in the city’s parks for both residents and visitors.
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LODGING AND ACCOMMODATIONS
Illinois Department of Natural Resources State Historic Sites in Springfield invite you to Walk, Hike, and Bike History.
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History COMES ALIVE
This summer History Comes Alive returns for its 14th Season as Abraham and Mary Lincoln lead a cast of characters on a trip back in time.
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Springfield has your... Passport to FUN!
Join us for a scavenger hunt throughout Springfield to find President Lincoln’s hidden hats.
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ROUTE 66
GET YOUR KICKS (AND YOUR KITSCH!) ON THE MOST FAMOUS HIGHWAY IN THE U.S.
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LODGING AND ACCOMMODATIONS
701 E. Adams St. 217-544-8800 866-788-1860 PresidentAbrahamLincolnSpringfield.DoubleTree.com.
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VISITOR INFORMATION
Located inside the Historic Lincoln-Herndon Law Office and Tinsley Dry Goods building, make sure to stop at the Springfield Visitors Center.
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TRAVEL TOOLS
Lincoln Library, the public library of Springfield, has SMTD bus passes available for purchase at the circulation desk..
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CONVENTIONS AND MEETINGS
Enjoy unique, customizable meeting and convention space throughout the three areas of Springfield. Boasting nearly 4,000 overnight rooms and 325,000 square feet of flexible meeting space we can create the perfect setting.
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VISIT SPRINGFIELD
VISIT SPRINGFIELD
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SPRINGFIELD OVERVIEW
SPRINGFIELD OVERVIEW
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The capital city
In addition to watching Illinois politicians from the balcony-level seating area, visitors can view the awe-inspiring artwork, statues and paintings inside the limestone Italian Renaissance Revival building.
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What the locals do for fun
Route 66 features two screens, each showing double features that begin shortly after dusk on the weekends April through October and seven nights a week between Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day weekend..
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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.
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The outdoors
The paved trail extends three miles along Springfield’s southwest side, beginning at Robbins Road and continuing all the way to Park Street.
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The nightlife
The nightlife of Springfield and surrounding communities is diverse and robust. Blues, folk, jazz, rock, country, hip-hop, dance music, open mic events and karaoke nights are well represented on any given night in central Illinois and the capital city.
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Food and drinks
Where to go in Springfield when it’s time to eat
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Drink up
Tap offerings are expansive and often adventuresome. Try a flight of micro brewed beers, and be sure to sample the flatbread pizza, made from grains left over from the brewing process.
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Shopping
Where to go in Springfield when it’s time to shop.
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This year’s big events
Every Friday, 5:30-7:30pm. Listen to some of Springfield’s finest jazz musicians with a different act every week.
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