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
Great stay
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Chateau Hotel and Conference Center
Spacious. Nice bathroom.
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Springfield IL
The hotel is nice, the hotel was clean, the accommodations were more than adequate, and the staff was friendly, except that no one seemed concerned or did anything about it when I reported that their back parking lot was treacherous for a 75-year-old woman. The lot was covered in snow and ice that ...
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Yugo Guest Suites
The Yugo complex is primarily a private student housing facility. The guest suites are a block of the facility run like a hotel/Air B&B. We had a studio room over a long Thanksgiving weekend. Here's the good: The room was very clean and very well lit. The building feels safe and secure. The in-room ...
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
Pet-friendly Uptown Normal Home: Steps to ISU
Ideally Located House - 9 Mi From Route 66!
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 lively festivals and fascinating museums.
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 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.
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
- Millikin University
- Lincoln Home National Historic Site
- Golden Nugget Danville Casino
- University of Illinois at Springfield
- Marketplace
- Lincoln's Tomb
- Bank of Springfield Center
- Parkland College
- The Virginia Theatre
- Knights Action Park
- Redbird Arena
- Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
- Northfield Square Mall
- Carle BroMenn Medical Center
