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.
Downtown
If you're spending some time in Downtown, The Virginia Theatre and Orpheum Children's Science Museum are top sights worth seeing.
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.
I Hotel And Illinois Conference Center
This is an outstanding hotel. Pleasantly surprised how impressive it was. Great room that was quiet, spotless, wonderful bed and comfortable linens. I can’t say enough! Trying to find reasons to stay there again!
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
Chateau Hotel and Conference Center
We absolutely love staying here for the Lacrosse season at IWU. People and service is great. Keep up the excellent job
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Hyatt Place Champaign-Urbana
Awesome and very clean
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Yugo Guest Suites
Extremely clean, spacious room. Has all the necessary amenities. I would stay again.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
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.
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.
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.
Memorial Stadium
Catch an event at Memorial Stadium during your trip to Champaign. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
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.
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- Illinois State University
- State Farm Center
- Illinois State Fairgrounds
- Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
- Illinois State Capitol
- Memorial Stadium
- Lincoln Home National Historic Site
- University of Illinois at Springfield
- Illinois Wesleyan University
- Golden Nugget Danville Casino
- Bank of Springfield Center
- Marketplace
- Lincoln's Tomb
- Millikin University
- Parkland College
- Carle BroMenn Medical Center
- The Virginia Theatre
- Route 66 Association Hall of Fame & Museum
- Champaign County Fairgrounds
- Miller Park Zoo
