Springfield Things To Do - Best Activities & Attractions in Springfield IL

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AThomas Rees Memorial Carrillon

Thomas Rees Memorial Carrillon
  • West Fayette Avenue
    Springfield, IL 62704
  • +1 217 753 6219
3.0
1 review, 1 source
Yahoo! Travel
... tower and huge bells with concerts held on occasion, but unless one is going to happen while you're there, don't waste your time. Tours up the elevator are $3, not worth it unless a concert is ... More Reviews
Springfield-il.com
... the carilion in Washington Park is the third largest in the world, and one of the few open to the public. You can watch the 66 bells being played from one of the tower's three floors. For those... More Descriptions
Thomas Rees Memorial Carrillon
West Fayette Avenue
Springfield, IL 62704

BLincoln Depot

Lincoln Depot
  • 413 South Eighth Street
    Springfield, Illinois 62701-1905
  • +1 217 492 4241
Showcase.netins.net
... railroad depot, located a few blocks from Abraham Lincoln's home, was where he started his inaugural journey to Washington, D.C. On February 11, 1861, a large crowd ... More Descriptions
Lincoln Depot
413 South Eighth Street
Springfield, Illinois 62701-1905

CGrand Army of the Republic Memorial Museum

Grand Army of the Republic Memorial Museum
  • 629 South Seventh
    Springfield, IL 62703-1636
  • +1 217 522 4373
4.0
3 reviews, 1 source
Yahoo! Travel
... museum on our trip to see the Lincoln Library in Springfield. What a treat! The curators are extremely knowledgable and excited to talk about the history and significance of the GAR and related... More Reviews
Yahoo! Travel
... see" while in Springfield for Civil War "Buffs" and Lincoln visitors alike! The building houses the "Grand Army of the Republic Memorial Museum" and is the National Headquarters for the "Natio... More Reviews
Grand Army of the Republic Memorial Museum
629 South Seventh
Springfield, IL 62703-1636

DSpringfield Trolley Tours

Springfield Trolley Tours
  • 522 East Monroe
    Springfield, IL 62701-1528
  • +1 217 528 4100
3.0
2 reviews, 1 source
Yahoo! Travel
... trolley service for transportation for our wedding. We should have listened to everyone else when they said how evil the owner was but we thought we would take our chances. Yesterday my mom ... More Reviews
Yahoo! Travel
... Trolleys on two separate occasions, shuttling over 80 people to and from the lake. Their Manager went the extra mile to ensure our visitors had a pleasurable experience, as did her drivers. We... More Reviews
Springfield Trolley Tours
522 East Monroe
Springfield, IL 62701-1528

EIllinois State Capital

Illinois State Capital
  • 2nd and Capitol
    Springfield, Illinois
  • +1 217 782 2099
Online-springfield.com
... was held in the "new" state capitol in 1877. The growth of the state had increased the need for more file, storage, and office space than the "old" one allowed. Today it is the center of state ... More Descriptions
EnjoyIllinois.com
... center of state government which houses offices of Governor, Secretary of State, Comptroller and Treasurer as well as House of Rep and Senate Chambers. VIsitors can watch ... More Descriptions
Illinois State Capital
2nd and Capitol
Springfield, Illinois

FIllinois Korean War Memorial

Illinois Korean War Memorial
  • 1441 Monument Avenue
    Springfield, IL 62702-2662
  • +1 217 782 2717
4.5
overall rating
Yahoo! Travel
This memorial was built for the Illinois citizens ... More Descriptions
State.il.us
... Illinois Korean War Memorial was dedicated on June 16, 1996. The Memorial is located in Oak Ridge Cemetery in Springfield, Illinois. The monument's centerpiece is a 12-foot bronze bell surround... More Descriptions
Illinois Korean War Memorial
1441 Monument Avenue
Springfield, IL 62702-2662

GSpringfield Art Association/Edwards Place

  • 700 N. 4th Street
    Springfield, IL 62702
  • +1 217 523 2631
3.0
1 review, 1 source
Yahoo! Travel
i liked edward. but it wasnt as fun as mojos on a saturday night . i cant think of 25 more words to write about edwrds place. More Reviews
Yahoo! Travel
This 19th-century social and political life, this beautifully preserved mansion ... More Descriptions
Springfield Art Association/Edwards Place
700 N. 4th Street
Springfield, IL 62702

HHenson Robinson Zoo

  • 1100 East Lake Drive
    Springfield, IL 62712-5536
  • +1 217 753 6217
5.0
4 reviews, 1 source
Yahoo! Travel
... for older adults and young children, who tend to get tired easily from a lot of walking. The variety of animals was also good for it's size. And unlike other zoos mentioned once ... More Reviews
Yahoo! Travel
... up close interactive zoo few animals but allows you to get a closer view then at a larger zoo. no much to see is worth the trip very ... More Reviews
Henson Robinson Zoo
1100 East Lake Drive
Springfield, IL 62712-5536

ILincoln Home National Historic Site

Lincoln Home National Historic Site
  • 413 South Eighth Street
    Springfield, IL 62701
  • +1 630 879 4750
5.0
3 reviews, 1 source
Highlights:
visitor center, guided tours, wheelch… more
Yahoo! Travel
... this site with a friend who is a quadriplegic. We planned on strolling down the street and looking at the outside of the buildings. We did not dream that they had an elevator/lift disguised as... More Reviews
Yahoo! Travel
... a great place to stop and see. IT was very detailed and just made you think that you were actually in a place were abe lincoln once lived. It was also errie at some times too, kinda spooky. T... More Reviews
Lincoln Home National Historic Site
413 South Eighth Street
Springfield, IL 62701

JDana-Thomas House State Historic Site

  • 301 East Lawrence
    Springfield, IL 62703-2232
  • +1 217 782 6776
5.0
2 reviews, 1 source
Highlights:
wheelchair accessible more
Weather.com
... House is a well-preserved sample of a Frank Lloyd Wright prairie-style home. The house, built during 1902 to 1904, displays more than 250 samples of Wright's art-glass doors and windows, ... More Descriptions
Yahoo! Travel
... designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. The tour is only $3 and highly worth it. If you like FLW architecture, you'll love this home; it%rsquos one of the most complete and best maintained in the count... More Reviews
Dana-Thomas House State Historic Site
301 East Lawrence
Springfield, IL 62703-2232

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