Springfield (Illinois) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in and county seat of Sangamon County, Illinois, United States and Illinois federated state capital city
About Springfield (Illinois)
The city was founded as "Calhoun", after John C. Calhoun. In 1832, the city was renamed to Springfield, derived from Spring Creek, a tributary of the Sangamon River. In the early 1830s, Abraham Lincoln moved to Springfield and lived here for a long time until he became president in 1861. He and his associates (commonly known as the "Long Nine") were largely responsible for making the city the capital of the state. Springfield has grown from a small city to one of the largest cities inIllinois, with a population of almost 115,000 people (2020). As the capital of Illinois, the state of Illinois is one of the city's major employers. Springfield also has a significant regional presence in healthcare and education, as the location of Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Memorial Hos
Top Attractions in Springfield (Illinois)
Explore the best things to see and do in Springfield (Illinois):
- ★Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum
- ★Bank of Springfield Center
- ★Dana-Thomas House
- ★Edwards Place Historic Home
- ★Hoogland Center for the Arts
- ★Illinois Korean War Memorial
- ★Illinois State Capitol
- ★Illinois State Museum
Where to Eat in Springfield (Illinois)
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Charlie Parker's
- 🍴Cozy Dog Drive In
- 🍴Darcy's Pint
- 🍴Fritz's Wagon wheel
- 🍴Gateway to India
- 🍴Incredibly Delicious
Where to Stay in Springfield (Illinois)
- 🏨Comfort Inn
- 🏨Comfort Suites
- 🏨Crowne Plaza Hotel
- 🏨Inn At 835 Boutique Hotel
- 🏨Microtel Inn & Suites
- 🏨President Abraham Lincoln Springfield - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel
Springfield (Illinois) Travel Guide Sections
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