Guidebook for Springfield
Arts & Culture
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
212 N 6th StAmazing museum to visit
Dana Thomas House
301 E Lawrence AveSpringfield Muni Opera
815 E Lake Shore DrHoogland Center For The Arts
420 S 6th StUIS Performing Arts Center
http://www.sangamonauditorium.org/events/upcoming-events/
Shopping
White Oaks Mall
2501 Wabash AveSightseeing
I-Centre ye-Visitor ye-Lincoln Home National Historic Site
426 S 7th StLincoln's Tomb station
Old State Capitol
526 E Adams StClayville Historical Site
125 County Highway 9Chttp://www.clayville.org
Parks & Nature
Lincoln's New Salem
15588 History LnWashington Park Botanical Garden
1740 W Fayette AveWashington Park Gazebo
Zoo Trail
Zoo TrailLake Springfield
Henson Robinson Zoo
1100 E Lake Shore DrEntertainment & Activities
Illinois State Fair
801 E Sangamon AveDonnie B's Comedy Club
2200 Meadowbrook Roadhttp://www.donniebs.com/tickets/
Knight's Action Park
1700 Recreation DrFood Scene
Magic Kitchen
115 N Lewis StAwesome Thai Food
Maldaner's Restaurant
222 S 6th StHistoric restaurant 100+ years old
The Feed Store
516 E Adams StAmazing soups, salads and sandwiches next to Old State Capitol
Robbie's Restaurant
4 S Old State Capitol PlazaNext to Old State Capitol and amazing broccoli cheese soup and scarsdale salads!
American Harvest Eatery
3241 W Iles AveOsaka | Japanese Restaurant
1665 Wabash AveHunan Restaurant
1333 W Wabash AveNick & Nino's Penthouse Steakhouse
700 E Adams Sthttp://www.nickandninosspringfield.com
Best pizza in Springfield and very historic for over 60 years
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Gabatoni's Restaurant
300 E Laurel StBest pizza in Springfield and very historic for over 60 years
Maid-Rite
118 N Pasfield StVery historic, same building and location since 1920s!
Very historic pizza place downtown with nice family owners
http://www.joegallinapizzarestaurant.com/about.php
Gallina Pizza
432 East Monroe StreetVery historic pizza place downtown with nice family owners
http://www.joegallinapizzarestaurant.com/about.php
Charlie Parker's Diner
700 W North StBest rated diner in Springfield, very cool decor
Augie's Front Burner
109 S 5th StVery historic State Fair style corn dogs on Route 66, I have fond memories of my grandparents taking me here in 1980s.
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Cozy Dog Drive In
2935 S 6th StVery historic State Fair style corn dogs on Route 66, I have fond memories of my grandparents taking me here in 1980s.
D'Arcy's Pint
661 W Stanford AveBest horseshoes in Springfield!
The Barrel Head
1577 Wabash AveGreat pub food and bar, family friendly
Amazing steak burgers, chili and chili 5 way plus hand dipped milkshakes. Founded in IL in early 1900s, this is the oldest original location in Springfield with best food. I have fond memories of the curb service I wish they still had!
Steak 'n Shake
1580 Wabash AveAmazing steak burgers, chili and chili 5 way plus hand dipped milkshakes. Founded in IL in early 1900s, this is the oldest original location in Springfield with best food. I have fond memories of the curb service I wish they still had!
Cafe Moxo
411 E Adams StLittle Saigon Restaurant
1531 Wabash AveVery historic 100+ year old home, excellent lobster tail and seafood, home baked bread with honey butter, cheesy potato scallops
Chesapeake Seafood House
3045 E Clear Lake AveVery historic 100+ year old home, excellent lobster tail and seafood, home baked bread with honey butter, cheesy potato scallops
Wm. Van's Coffee House
107 S 7th StVery historic amazing coffee house
Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant
2501 Wabash AveBrewery & Restaurant
Mel-O-Cream Donuts
525 E N Grand Ave EI have fond memories of dining here with my grandparents in the 1970s/80s when it was at White Oaks Mall.
MCL Restaurant & Bakery Springfield
2151 Wabash AveI have fond memories of dining here with my grandparents in the 1970s/80s when it was at White Oaks Mall.
Sunrise Cafe
1201 S 2nd StGreat diner
Drinks & Nightlife
Engrained Brewery & Restaurant
1120 Lincolnshire BlvdHill Prairie Winery
23753 Lounsberry RdWest of Wise Winery
14096 IL-97Hand of Fate Brewing Company
107 E Douglas Sthttp://www.handoffatebrewing.beer
Brewhaus
617 E Washington StFloyd's Thirst Parlor
210 S 5th StCeltic Mist Pub
117 S 7th StBoones Saloon
301 W Edwards StVery historic bar with good pub food!