By Alli Sewell
Introduction
Fun things to do in Springfield, IL, range from visiting historical landmarks to checking out...
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The Illinois nickname, Land of Lincoln, is quite well-known and relates to the fact that...
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The Vachel Lindsay Home is another historic residence to tour in Springfield. Constructed in 1848...
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Another of the landmarks in Springfield relating to Abraham Lincoln is the Lincoln Home National...
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One of the many fascinating Springfield, IL, attractions to visit is the Illinois State Military...
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The Elijah Iles House & Museum is the oldest structure in Springfield. Constructed in 1837...
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The Oak Ridge Cemetery is a 365-acre cemetery that's most well-known for being the final...
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One of the prettiest attractions in Springfield, Illinois, is the Washington Park Botanical Garden. At...
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Located in Washington Park, the Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon is one of the largest carillons...
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The new Illinois State Capitol opened in 1888 and is the location of the legislative...
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The Springfield and Central Illinois African American History Museum covers African American history and culture...
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The Air Combat Museum of Springfield is another unique attraction in Springfield, IL. During a...
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Camp Butler National Cemetery is a military cemetery that was added to the National Register...
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A great place to enjoy the outdoors and spot some wildlife is the Adams Wildlife...
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Another of the museums in Springfield is Edwards Place Historic Home. This structure was built...
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Union Station was built at the end of the 1800s and today sits opposite the...
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One of the best places to enjoy the outdoors in Springfield is at Washington Park...
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Exploring the scenic Lincoln Memorial Garden is one of the many fun Springfield, IL, things...
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Another of the interesting things to see in Springfield, Illinois, is the Illinois State Governor's...
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Constructed in 1902 by Frank Lloyd Wright, the Dana Thomas Home is another interesting landmark...
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A well-known spot in Springfield to get a snack is the Cozy Dog Drive-In. The...
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Spending the day at Knight's Action Park is one of the best family-friendly Springfield, IL...
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Springfield is home to the Illinois Old State Capitol, a National Historic Landmark and an...
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A fascinating place relating to the Civil War is the Daughters of Union Veterans Civil...
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Also known as the Great Western Depot, the Lincoln Depot is the location of Abraham...
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Constructed in 1841, the Lincoln-Herndon Law Offices are the former location of Abraham Lincoln's law...
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The Bank of Springfield Center, or BOS Center, is a multi-purpose arena near the Old...
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Springfield has a selection of great breweries, and one of the most popular is Buzz...
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While Oak Ridge Cemetery is best known for being the place of the Lincoln Tomb...
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If you enjoy outdoor activities and water sports, going to Lake Springfield is recommended. You...
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One of the best things to do in Springfield, IL, if you want to get...
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Springfield sits on Route 66, and due to this, you can find many car-themed attractions...
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The Illinois State Museum is one of the most popular Springfield, IL, tourist attractions. It...
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Just across the border in Missouri is the city of St. Louis. This destination is...
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The Lincoln New Salem State Historic Site, or Lincoln's New Salem, is 30-minutes from central...
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Chicago is probably the most well-known city in Illinois, and this popular tourist destination is...
Conclusion
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