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  2. Springfield, Illinois - Wikipedia

    • Springfield is the capital city of the U.S. state of Illinois and the seat of Sangamon County. The city's population was 114,394 at the 2020 census, which makes it the state's seventh-most populous city, the second-most populous outside of the Chicago metropolitan area (after Rockford), and the most populous in Central Illinois. Approximately 208,000 reside… See more

    CountryUnited States
    CountySangamon
    FoundedApril 10, 1821
    History

    Settlers originally named this community as "Calhoun", after Senator John C. Calhoun of South Carolina, expressing their cultural ties. The land that Springfield now occupies was visited first by trappers and fur traders who came t… See more

    Geography

    Located within the central section of Illinois, Springfield is 80 miles (130 km) northeast of St. Louis. The Champaign/Urbana area is to the east, Peoria is to the north, and Bloomington–Normal is to the northeast. Decatur is … See more

     
  1. If you are a fan of American history, you should not miss Springfield, a city associated with the figure of Abraham Lincoln, the famous president of the Unit… See more
    If you are a fan of American history, you should not miss Springfield, a city associated with the figure of Abraham Lincoln, the famous president of the United States. The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum feature a recreation of Lincoln's one-room cabin. If you like to race, go to the International Route 66 Mother Road Festival, where over a thousand hot vintage motorcycles roar into Springfield. Walking around the city works up quite an appetite. Stop by Obed & Isaac's Microbrewery & Eatery, a historic local restaurant, and order a traditional Springfield Horseshoe for a delicious meal. According to local legend, rubbing Lincoln's nose at Lincoln Tomb will bring you good luck, making it a fitting way to end this trip.
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  2. Visit Springfield Illinois | Travel & Tourism | Official Site

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  5. Sites + Attractions - Visit Springfield Illinois

    Discover the history, culture and entertainment of Springfield, the capital city of Illinois. Explore the sites and attractions related to Abraham Lincoln, Route 66, the state fair, museums, parks and more.

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    Dec 24, 2023 · Discover the history and culture of Springfield, the capital of Illinois and the home of Abraham Lincoln. Explore museums, monuments, parks, and landmarks related to Lincoln and other famous figures, as well as …

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    Explore the history and culture of Springfield, the capital of Illinois and the home of Abraham Lincoln. Discover the Route 66 attractions, the state capitol, the Lincoln sites and more in this charming city.

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    Find information on city services, events, news, and projects in Springfield, the home of Abraham Lincoln. Learn about storm recovery, free parking, Levitt concerts, and more.

  10. Top Things to Do in Springfield, Illinois - Midwest Living

    May 24, 2022 · Explore the city where Abraham Lincoln lived and worked, from his home and tomb to the Old State Capitol and Lincoln's New Salem. Discover the Route 66 legacy, the Frank Lloyd Wright Dana-Thomas House and other …