Downtown Springfield Travel Guide
Springfield





Visit Downtown Springfield
Popular places to visit

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Learn about one of the most revered presidents of the United States through museum artifacts and presidential papers.

Old State Capitol
You can find out about the history of Springfield with a visit to Old State Capitol. Discover the area's lively bars and its fascinating museums.

Lincoln Depot
Stand on the site where Abraham Lincoln gave his famous Farewell Address and stepped on the train bound for Washington D.C. and his future as president.

Illinois State Fairgrounds
Enjoy a stop at Illinois State Fairgrounds, an entertaining place to visit in Springfield. Take in the lively festivals while you're in the area.

Illinois State Capitol
Illinois State Capitol is just one of the places to see in Springfield, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the area's lively festivals and fascinating museums.

Lincoln Home National Historic Site
Come to this well-equipped facility to learn about Abraham Lincoln and to collect your ticket for one of the free tours that explore his carefully preserved home.
Things to do
Top hotels in Downtown Springfield

President Abraham Lincoln Springfield - DoubleTree by Hilton
"Staff was very helpful. They answered questions, held my bags after checkout, scheduled and provided ride to train depot. Room was good. Food was very good at onsite restaurants (Lindsay's served breakfast and the pub and grill served lunch and dinner). One elevator was out of service and could have ..."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026

Carpenter Street Hotel
"Outside of the bathroom fan being quite noisy and the room being slightly musty upon arrival, everything was excellent. Friendly and helpful staff. Great location."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026

State House Inn, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
"For the first time in many years we had a room with no microwave or refrigerator. Never has ever happened. They had a refrigerator in the lobby for those rooms without. The bathroom had no place to put any toiletries or medicine, toothbrushes. Very inconvenient. Otherwise it was passable for one ..."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Springfield IL
"Very clean, beautifully decorated"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026

Drury Inn & Suites Springfield IL
"We had never stayed at a Drury Inn before, but my brother recommended it as mid-trip stop between Arkansas and Wisconsin. The room was nice, clean, bed was comfortable. Staff was friendly. Eventhough we were on the freeway side the traffic noise was not noticeable during the night. Was not sure what ..."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026

Northfield Inn, Suites & Conference Center
"Refrigerator in room did not work. Elevator was not working"
Reviewed on 28 May 2026

