Downtown Springfield Travel Guide

Springfield

Old State Capitol featuring an administrative building, heritage elements and heritage architecture
Old State Capitol featuring an administrative building, heritage elements and heritage architecture
Springfield featuring heritage elements and a house
Springfield showing heritage architecture
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum showing interior views

Popular places to visit

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

Learn about one of the most revered presidents of the United States through museum artifacts and presidential papers.

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Old State Capitol featuring an administrative building, heritage elements and heritage architecture

Old State Capitol

You can find out about the history of Springfield with a visit to Old State Capitol. Discover the area's lively bars and its fascinating museums.

Old State Capitol
Lincoln Depot which includes heritage elements

Lincoln Depot

Stand on the site where Abraham Lincoln gave his famous Farewell Address and stepped on the train bound for Washington D.C. and his future as president.

Lincoln Depot
Illinois State Fair

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.

Illinois State Fairgrounds
Illinois State Capitol featuring an administrative building, heritage elements and heritage architecture

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.

Illinois State Capitol
Springfield showing heritage architecture

Lincoln Home National Historic Site

Come to this well-equipped facility to learn about Abraham Lincoln and to collect your ticket for one of the free tours that explore his carefully preserved home.

Lincoln Home National Historic Site

Top hotels in Downtown Springfield

State House Inn, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

State House Inn, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

3 out of 5
101 East Adams Street Springfield IL
The price is ₹7,725 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
₹7,725
₹8,805 total
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Springfield. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
6.4/10 (1,011 reviews)
I was expecting a much nicer hotel from the pictures they have online. It’s kind of outdated and run down. It wasn’t very clean when we stayed as far as needing a vacuum ran in the halls. Had to hunt ice down…we were on 7th floor and finally found an ice machine on 4th floor. No refrigerator in room. ...

Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

State House Inn, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
President Abraham Lincoln Springfield - DoubleTree by Hilton

President Abraham Lincoln Springfield - DoubleTree by Hilton

4 out of 5
701 E Adams St Springfield IL
The price is ₹12,209 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
₹12,209
₹13,916 total
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Springfield. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and free train station pick-up. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
Customer service was top tier!!!

Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

President Abraham Lincoln Springfield - DoubleTree by Hilton
Carpenter Street Hotel

Carpenter Street Hotel

2.5 out of 5
525 North Sixth Street Springfield IL
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Springfield. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,010 reviews)
Very convenient to the hospital.

Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

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Carpenter Street Hotel
Drury Inn & Suites Springfield IL

Drury Inn & Suites Springfield IL

3 out of 5
3180 S Dirksen Pkwy Springfield IL
The price is ₹10,557 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
₹10,557
₹12,032 total
16 Mar - 17 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Springfield. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,009 reviews)
Very clean hotel. Loved the breakfast and definitely loved the food they served between 5-7 pm was excellent never had to leave hotel to eat at all. Well worth it will definitely stay here again

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Drury Inn & Suites Springfield IL
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Springfield IL

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Springfield IL

3 out of 5
1121 Lejune Dr Springfield IL
The price is ₹8,097 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
₹8,097
₹9,229 total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Springfield. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,417 reviews)
Great overnight stay. Slept really well.

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Springfield IL
Sleep Inn Springfield West

Sleep Inn Springfield West

2.5 out of 5
3470 Freedom Dr Springfield IL
The price is ₹5,677 per night from 26 Mar to 27 Mar
₹5,677
₹6,471 total
26 Mar - 27 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Springfield. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Springfield Racquet & Fitness Center ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (449 reviews)
Tv didn’t work. Had to call desk and they had to come up and fix it with a different remote. Mostly clean.

Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

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