About the cover artist
The cover is a photograph by Steve Hinrichs, winner of this year’s Capital City Visitor cover art contest, which drew more than 30 entries.

CAPITAL CITY VISITOR 2024/25
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Abe’s hometown
Meest Sprinhgfieldo’s best-known resident and revered icon

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.

Museums and history sities
Hisstory in heart of Illinois

Springfield Art Association
Historic Edwards Place, art galleries and family events

Visual and performing arts
Where to find theater, dance and other cultural outlets

Visit Springfield highlights
Illinois Department of Natural Resources State Historic Sites in Springfield invite you to Walk, Hike, and Bike History.

History COMES ALIVE
This summer History Comes Alive returns for its 15th Season as Abraham and Mary Lincoln lead a cast of characters on a trip back in time. Meet the Lincolns at historic sites throughout the city and learn about their lives in Springfield.

Springfield has your... Passport to Fun!
Join us for a scavenger hunt throughout Springfield to find President Lincoln's hidden hats.

ROUTE 66
GET YOUR KICKS (AND YOUR KITSCH!) ON THE MOST FAMOUS HIGHWAY IN THE U.S.

LODGING AND ACCOMMODATIONS STAY CENTRAL TO SITES AND ATTRACTIONS
PRESIDENT ABRAHAM LINCOLN SPRINGFIELD— A DOUBLETREE BY HILTON HOTEL.

CONVENTIONS AND MEETINGS
MEMORABLE CONVENTIONS & EVENTS START HERE!

VISIT SPRINGFIELD
VISIT SPRINGFIELD

SPRINGFIELD OVERVIEW
SPRINGFIELD OVERVIEW

The capital city
Take in the sights and sounds of the seat of Illinois government

What the locals do for fun
Get off the tourist track and relax

The outdoors
Springfield’s lakes, parks and other great green spaces

The nightlife
Where to find live entertainment in the capital city

Food and drinks
Where to go in Springfield when it’s time to eat

Drink up
Microbreweries and wineries in the Springfield area.

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

This year’s big events
Noteworthy happenings in and around the capital city