https://capitalcityvisitor.com/capitolcityvisitorenWhat's new at CapitalCityVisitorNFE/1.0https://capitalcityvisitor.com/upload/publications/12692710444ba78a048f6ae//logo.jpghttps://capitalcityvisitor.com/capitolcityvisitor https://capitalcityvisitor.com/capitolcityvisitor/2026/03/?article=4381433 https://capitalcityvisitor.com/capitolcityvisitor/2026/03/?article=4381433 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT This year’s Visitor Guide cover proudly celebrates the Route 66 Centennial — marking 100 years of America’s most iconic highway. As the heart of Illinois’ Mother Road, Springfield is home to more than four dozen Route 66 sites, attractions, culinary adventures, and can’t-miss photo opportunities. https://capitalcityvisitor.com/capitolcityvisitor/2026/03/?article=4381434 https://capitalcityvisitor.com/capitolcityvisitor/2026/03/?article=4381434 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT Copyright 2026. No portion of this publication may be reproduced without the express written permission of the publisher. https://capitalcityvisitor.com/capitolcityvisitor/2026/03/?article=4381440 https://capitalcityvisitor.com/capitolcityvisitor/2026/03/?article=4381440 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT <table border=0 valign=top cellpadding=2 cellspacing=7><tr><td valign="top"><a href="https://capitalcityvisitor.com/capitolcityvisitor/2026/03/?article=4381440"><img src="https://capitalcityvisitor.com/"></a></td><td valign="top"><b><a href="https://capitalcityvisitor.com/capitolcityvisitor/2026/03/?article=4381440">Abe’s hometown</a></b><br>Meet Springfield’s best-known resident and revered icon</td></tr></table> https://capitalcityvisitor.com/capitolcityvisitor/2026/03/?article=4381456 https://capitalcityvisitor.com/capitolcityvisitor/2026/03/?article=4381456 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT <table border=0 valign=top cellpadding=2 cellspacing=7><tr><td valign="top"><a href="https://capitalcityvisitor.com/capitolcityvisitor/2026/03/?article=4381456"><img src="https://capitalcityvisitor.com/"></a></td><td valign="top"><b><a href="https://capitalcityvisitor.com/capitolcityvisitor/2026/03/?article=4381456">Looking for Lincoln</a></b><br>As the proud home to a treasure trove of historic sites connected to our nation’s 16th president, Springfield is a vibrant hub that invites you to stroll down its streets, where over 50 captivating exhibit signs await to unfold the fascinating tales that helped shape Lincoln’s legacy.</td></tr></table> https://capitalcityvisitor.com/capitolcityvisitor/2026/03/?article=4381472 https://capitalcityvisitor.com/capitolcityvisitor/2026/03/?article=4381472 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT <table border=0 valign=top cellpadding=2 cellspacing=7><tr><td valign="top"><a href="https://capitalcityvisitor.com/capitolcityvisitor/2026/03/?article=4381472"><img src="https://capitalcityvisitor.com/"></a></td><td valign="top"><b><a href="https://capitalcityvisitor.com/capitolcityvisitor/2026/03/?article=4381472">Museums and historic sites</a></b><br>History in the heart of Illinois</td></tr></table> https://capitalcityvisitor.com/capitolcityvisitor/2026/03/?article=4381793 https://capitalcityvisitor.com/capitolcityvisitor/2026/03/?article=4381793 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT <table border=0 valign=top cellpadding=2 cellspacing=7><tr><td valign="top"><a href="https://capitalcityvisitor.com/capitolcityvisitor/2026/03/?article=4381793"><img src="https://capitalcityvisitor.com/"></a></td><td valign="top"><b><a href="https://capitalcityvisitor.com/capitolcityvisitor/2026/03/?article=4381793">Springfield Art Association</a></b><br>Historic Edwards Place, art galleries and family events</td></tr></table> https://capitalcityvisitor.com/capitolcityvisitor/2026/03/?article=4381800 https://capitalcityvisitor.com/capitolcityvisitor/2026/03/?article=4381800 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT <table border=0 valign=top cellpadding=2 cellspacing=7><tr><td valign="top"><a href="https://capitalcityvisitor.com/capitolcityvisitor/2026/03/?article=4381800"><img src="https://capitalcityvisitor.com/"></a></td><td valign="top"><b><a href="https://capitalcityvisitor.com/capitolcityvisitor/2026/03/?article=4381800">Visual and performing arts</a></b><br>Where to find theater, dance and other cultural outlets</td></tr></table> https://capitalcityvisitor.com/capitolcityvisitor/2026/03/?article=4381814 https://capitalcityvisitor.com/capitolcityvisitor/2026/03/?article=4381814 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT <table border=0 valign=top cellpadding=2 cellspacing=7><tr><td valign="top"><a href="https://capitalcityvisitor.com/capitolcityvisitor/2026/03/?article=4381814"><img src="https://capitalcityvisitor.com/"></a></td><td valign="top"><b><a href="https://capitalcityvisitor.com/capitolcityvisitor/2026/03/?article=4381814">African American History</a></b><br>African American History</td></tr></table> https://capitalcityvisitor.com/capitolcityvisitor/2026/03/?article=4381815 https://capitalcityvisitor.com/capitolcityvisitor/2026/03/?article=4381815 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT <table border=0 valign=top cellpadding=2 cellspacing=7><tr><td valign="top"><a href="https://capitalcityvisitor.com/capitolcityvisitor/2026/03/?article=4381815"><img src="https://capitalcityvisitor.com/"></a></td><td valign="top"><b><a href="https://capitalcityvisitor.com/capitolcityvisitor/2026/03/?article=4381815">International Carillon Festival</a></b><br>International Carillon Festival</td></tr></table> https://capitalcityvisitor.com/capitolcityvisitor/2026/03/?article=4381838 https://capitalcityvisitor.com/capitolcityvisitor/2026/03/?article=4381838 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT <table border=0 valign=top cellpadding=2 cellspacing=7><tr><td valign="top"><a href="https://capitalcityvisitor.com/capitolcityvisitor/2026/03/?article=4381838"><img src="https://capitalcityvisitor.com/"></a></td><td valign="top"><b><a href="https://capitalcityvisitor.com/capitolcityvisitor/2026/03/?article=4381838">VISIT SPRINGFIELD</a></b><br>Visitors Map HISTORIC DOWNTOWN</td></tr></table> https://capitalcityvisitor.com/capitolcityvisitor/2026/03/?article=4381841 https://capitalcityvisitor.com/capitolcityvisitor/2026/03/?article=4381841 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT <table border=0 valign=top cellpadding=2 cellspacing=7><tr><td valign="top"><a href="https://capitalcityvisitor.com/capitolcityvisitor/2026/03/?article=4381841"><img src="https://capitalcityvisitor.com/"></a></td><td valign="top"><b><a href="https://capitalcityvisitor.com/capitolcityvisitor/2026/03/?article=4381841">SPRINGFIELD OVERVIEW</a></b><br>SPRINGFIELD OVERVIEW</td></tr></table> https://capitalcityvisitor.com/capitolcityvisitor/2026/03/?article=4381844 https://capitalcityvisitor.com/capitolcityvisitor/2026/03/?article=4381844 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT <table border=0 valign=top cellpadding=2 cellspacing=7><tr><td valign="top"><a href="https://capitalcityvisitor.com/capitolcityvisitor/2026/03/?article=4381844"><img src="https://capitalcityvisitor.com/"></a></td><td valign="top"><b><a href="https://capitalcityvisitor.com/capitolcityvisitor/2026/03/?article=4381844">The capital city</a></b><br>Take in the sights and sounds of the seat of Illinois government</td></tr></table> https://capitalcityvisitor.com/capitolcityvisitor/2026/03/?article=4381849 https://capitalcityvisitor.com/capitolcityvisitor/2026/03/?article=4381849 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT <table border=0 valign=top cellpadding=2 cellspacing=7><tr><td valign="top"><a href="https://capitalcityvisitor.com/capitolcityvisitor/2026/03/?article=4381849"><img src="https://capitalcityvisitor.com/"></a></td><td valign="top"><b><a href="https://capitalcityvisitor.com/capitolcityvisitor/2026/03/?article=4381849">What the locals do for fun</a></b><br>Get off the tourist track and relax</td></tr></table> https://capitalcityvisitor.com/capitolcityvisitor/2026/03/?article=4381861 https://capitalcityvisitor.com/capitolcityvisitor/2026/03/?article=4381861 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT <table border=0 valign=top cellpadding=2 cellspacing=7><tr><td valign="top"><a href="https://capitalcityvisitor.com/capitolcityvisitor/2026/03/?article=4381861"><img src="https://capitalcityvisitor.com/"></a></td><td valign="top"><b><a href="https://capitalcityvisitor.com/capitolcityvisitor/2026/03/?article=4381861">The outdoors</a></b><br>Springfield’s lakes, parks and other great green spaces</td></tr></table> https://capitalcityvisitor.com/capitolcityvisitor/2026/03/?article=4381868 https://capitalcityvisitor.com/capitolcityvisitor/2026/03/?article=4381868 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT <table border=0 valign=top cellpadding=2 cellspacing=7><tr><td valign="top"><a href="https://capitalcityvisitor.com/capitolcityvisitor/2026/03/?article=4381868"><img src="https://capitalcityvisitor.com/"></a></td><td valign="top"><b><a href="https://capitalcityvisitor.com/capitolcityvisitor/2026/03/?article=4381868">The nightlife</a></b><br>Where to find live entertainment in the capital city</td></tr></table> https://capitalcityvisitor.com/capitolcityvisitor/2026/03/?article=4381873 https://capitalcityvisitor.com/capitolcityvisitor/2026/03/?article=4381873 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT <table border=0 valign=top cellpadding=2 cellspacing=7><tr><td valign="top"><a href="https://capitalcityvisitor.com/capitolcityvisitor/2026/03/?article=4381873"><img src="https://capitalcityvisitor.com/"></a></td><td valign="top"><b><a href="https://capitalcityvisitor.com/capitolcityvisitor/2026/03/?article=4381873">Food and drinks</a></b><br>Where to go in Springfield when it’s time to eat</td></tr></table> https://capitalcityvisitor.com/capitolcityvisitor/2026/03/?article=4381919 https://capitalcityvisitor.com/capitolcityvisitor/2026/03/?article=4381919 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT <table border=0 valign=top cellpadding=2 cellspacing=7><tr><td valign="top"><a href="https://capitalcityvisitor.com/capitolcityvisitor/2026/03/?article=4381919"><img src="https://capitalcityvisitor.com/"></a></td><td valign="top"><b><a href="https://capitalcityvisitor.com/capitolcityvisitor/2026/03/?article=4381919">Drink up</a></b><br>Microbreweries and wineries in the Springfield area</td></tr></table> https://capitalcityvisitor.com/capitolcityvisitor/2026/03/?article=4381928 https://capitalcityvisitor.com/capitolcityvisitor/2026/03/?article=4381928 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT <table border=0 valign=top cellpadding=2 cellspacing=7><tr><td valign="top"><a href="https://capitalcityvisitor.com/capitolcityvisitor/2026/03/?article=4381928"><img src="https://capitalcityvisitor.com/"></a></td><td valign="top"><b><a href="https://capitalcityvisitor.com/capitolcityvisitor/2026/03/?article=4381928">Shopping</a></b><br>Where to go in Springfield when it’s time to shop</td></tr></table> https://capitalcityvisitor.com/capitolcityvisitor/2026/03/?article=4381943 https://capitalcityvisitor.com/capitolcityvisitor/2026/03/?article=4381943 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT <table border=0 valign=top cellpadding=2 cellspacing=7><tr><td valign="top"><a href="https://capitalcityvisitor.com/capitolcityvisitor/2026/03/?article=4381943"><img src="https://capitalcityvisitor.com/"></a></td><td valign="top"><b><a href="https://capitalcityvisitor.com/capitolcityvisitor/2026/03/?article=4381943">This year’s big events</a></b><br>Noteworthy happenings in and around the capital city</td></tr></table> https://capitalcityvisitor.com/capitolcityvisitor/2026/03/?article=4381982 https://capitalcityvisitor.com/capitolcityvisitor/2026/03/?article=4381982 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT <table border=0 valign=top cellpadding=2 cellspacing=7><tr><td valign="top"><a href="https://capitalcityvisitor.com/capitolcityvisitor/2026/03/?article=4381982"><img src="https://capitalcityvisitor.com/"></a></td><td valign="top"><b><a href="https://capitalcityvisitor.com/capitolcityvisitor/2026/03/?article=4381982">This year’s big events</a></b><br>Sangamon Valley Woodcarvers 35th Annual Show, Sale and Competition</td></tr></table>