Central Illinois Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Where to stay in Central Illinois
Downtown Springfield
Downtown Springfield is popular for its interesting museums, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum or Old State Capitol.
Clark
While visiting Clark, you might make a stop by sights like Hessel Park and Champaign Public Library.
North Champaign
While visiting North Champaign, you might make a stop by sights like Marketplace and Bonyark Creek Trail.
Campustown
When in Campustown, you can plan a visit to Alma Mater and Illini Union Rec Room, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Bolten Field
While Bolten Field isn't home to many top sights, Hessel Park and University of Illinois Assembly Hall are some notable places to visit nearby.
Downtown
If you're spending some time in Downtown, The Virginia Theatre and Orpheum Children's Science Museum are top sights worth seeing.
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Popular places to visit
Illinois State University
Explore the campus of Illinois State University during your trip to Normal. While you're here, you can savour the lively bars.
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Springfield. Experience the area's fascinating museums and lively festivals.
Lincoln Home National Historic Site
You can browse the exhibits at Lincoln Home National Historic Site, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Springfield. Take in the fascinating museums 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's Tomb
You can find out about the history of Springfield with a trip to Lincoln's Tomb. Take in the lively festivals while you're in the area.
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.
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- Illinois State Fairgrounds
- Illinois State University
- Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
- State Farm Center
- Memorial Stadium
- Lincoln Home National Historic Site
- Illinois Wesleyan University
- Illinois State Capitol
- Marketplace
- University of Illinois at Springfield
- Golden Nugget Danville Casino
- Millikin University
- Lincoln's Tomb
- Parkland College
- Knights Action Park
- Illinois State Museum
- Miller Park Zoo
- Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
- Carle BroMenn Medical Center
- The Virginia Theatre
- Bank of Springfield Center
