Downtown Springfield Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Springfield
Popular places to visit
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Learn about one of the most revered presidents of the United States through museum artifacts and presidential papers.
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.
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.
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
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's Tomb
Pay your respects at the final resting place of Abraham Lincoln and admire the magnificent monument that celebrates the life of the remarkable president.
Activities
Our pick of the best Downtown Springfield Hotel Deals
President Abraham Lincoln Springfield - DoubleTree by Hilton
Nice and clean room! In addition, I've got the check in 2 hours prior the its normal time
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
State House Inn, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
staff was slow to come out to help when you where at the desk. I needed to do laundry they advertise self laundry and I went all over looking for the laundry room only to find out it was not operational at this time. Our tolite got plugged and my husband had to go to the desk at wait forever to be ...
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Carpenter Street Hotel
Great location for Lincoln sites. Great breakfast. Staff very helpful in looking for suggestions for restaurants and directions. Only problem was in the shower. Needed to move the head so water didnt flood bathroom. Only one shower curtain, no liner and it slid down slooping bar so lots of water ...
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Wyndham Springfield City Centre
Great staff
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2025
Lovely 2-Bedroom Unit in Springfield
The unit needs some TLC. It seemed "tired". It was fine, but a little attention would improve it immensely. The unit is up a long set of not-so-clean steps. Once inside, it was clean, comfortable, and basically, as pictured. Minor fixes were needed like the toilet roll holder was falling out of the ...
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Lovely 2-Bedroom Unit in Springfriend
The staircase was too much for me. I am 60 with back issues. The elevator to the parking garage was not in working order.
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
