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.
North Champaign
While visiting North Champaign, you might make a stop by sights like Marketplace and Bonyark Creek Trail.
Clark
While visiting Clark, you might make a stop by sights like Hessel Park and Champaign Public Library.
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.
I Hotel And Illinois Conference Center
staff was wonderful. only thing was personal preference to have full shower curtain or bigger glass walll
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Springfield IL
The hotel could use some maintenance but the room was comfortable and clean.
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Chateau Hotel and Conference Center
Cool hotel but whirlpool Was closed when we were there.
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Yugo Guest Suites
The room was clean and spacious. Functional kitchenette with stovetop, microwave, coffeemaker, and sink. Hot water works well. Stacked washer and dryer in unit was a nice touch after a longer stay in the area. Staff is kind. Kind of a small check-in window but the property is also an apartment so ...
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
Pet-friendly Uptown Normal Home: Steps to ISU
2 Bedroom Apartment Next To Rivian
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.
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
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.
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.
State Farm Center
Catch an event at State Farm Center during your trip to Champaign. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- Illinois State University
- State Farm Center
- Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
- Illinois State Fairgrounds
- Memorial Stadium
- Illinois State Capitol
- Illinois Wesleyan University
- Lincoln Home National Historic Site
- Millikin University
- Golden Nugget Danville Casino
- Marketplace
- University of Illinois at Springfield
- Lincoln's Tomb
- Bank of Springfield Center
- Parkland College
- The Virginia Theatre
- Redbird Arena
- Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
- Carle BroMenn Medical Center
- Knights Action Park
