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'''Springfield''' is a city located in the center of the state of Illinois, USA. It is the capital of Illinois, not Chicago (as to avoid the Windy Cindy from having too much clout in the state) as well as the county seat of Sangamon County. Springfield is best known for its most famous resident, Abraham Lincoln, and the several historic sites related to him.
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'''Springfield''' is a city located in the center of the state of [[Illinois]], [[United States of America|USA]]. It is the capital of [[Illinois]], not Chicago (as to avoid the Windy Cindy from having too much clout in the state) as well as the county seat of Sangamon County. Springfield is best known for its most famous resident, Abraham Lincoln, and the several historic sites related to him.
  
 
Springfield Illinois state capitol - The Illinois State Capitol Building
 
Springfield Illinois state capitol - The Illinois State Capitol Building
  
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===By car===
 
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'''I-55''' approaches from the north and south. '''US-36''' and '''I-72''' approach from the east and west. Downtown has readily available curbside metered parking as well as an underground garage beneath the Old State Capital. Most attractions have ample parking in adjacent lots or garages.
 
'''I-55''' approaches from the north and south. '''US-36''' and '''I-72''' approach from the east and west. Downtown has readily available curbside metered parking as well as an underground garage beneath the Old State Capital. Most attractions have ample parking in adjacent lots or garages.
  
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* Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) - 1200 Capital Airport Dr 39.844167, -89.678056 ☎ +1 217 788-1060 +1 217 788-8056Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport The airport is located on the northwest side of the city. There are regular flights to and from Chicago O'Hare International Airport into Springfield. From the airport, you will need to rent a car or take a taxi to get into the city. Many of the hotels also have courtesy shuttles. There is no bus service available.
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* Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) - 1200 Capital Airport Dr 39.844167, -89.678056 ☎ +1 217 788-1060 +1 217 788-8056Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport The airport is located on the northwest side of the city. There are regular [https://flights.ehalal.io Flights] to and from [[Chicago]] O'Hare International Airport into Springfield. From the airport, you will need to rent a vehicle or take a taxi to get into the city. Many of the hotels also have courtesy shuttles. There is no bus service available.
  
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'''Amtrak''' has five daily train services from Chicago via Bloomington-Normal and Joliet with its ''Lincoln Service''. Additionally, the once-daily ''Texas Eagle'' between Chicago and San Antonio, Texas (with carriages continuing to Los Angeles three times a week) stops here. Springfield station GPS 39.802325,-89.651560 is centrally located at 100 North 3rd St and is within walking distance of downtown and several local bus routes. Taxi service is usually available outside the station.
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'''Amtrak''' has five daily train services from [[Chicago]] via Bloomington-Normal and Joliet with its ''Lincoln Service''. Additionally and the once-daily ''Texas Eagle'' between Chicago and [[San Antonio]], Texas (with carriages continuing to [[Los Angeles]] three times a week) stops here. Springfield station GPS 39.802325,-89.651560 is centrally located at 100 North 3rd Street and is within walking distance of downtown and several local bus routes. Taxi service is usually available outside the station.
  
 
=== Travel on a Bus in {{FULLPAGENAME}} ===
 
=== Travel on a Bus in {{FULLPAGENAME}} ===
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* Greyhound | 2815 North Dirksen Pkwy 39.842784, -89.604919 ☎ +1 217 528-1569 | Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 9AM Monday - 6PM & 7:30PM Monday - 9PM, Saturday 9AM Monday - 2PM & 7:30PM Monday - 9PM
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Last edited:  The bus station is located on the northeast side of town, operating out of Shaner's Towing, which includes a bus ticket office that operates the same hours as the bus stop.; Local SMTD bus route 16 - Bergen Park / Sandhill services the bus stop in front of Shaner's and gets downtown in about 30 minutes, operating from 6:15AM to 5:45PM. The night service route 901 bus makes hourly trips from 7:15PM to 10:15PM but the closest stop is at the southwest corner of the Walmart building which is about a half-mile southeast from Shaner's. Something to keep in mind if you're getting into town late and have a lot of luggage to haul around. Other options would be a taxi or Uber.
  
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* Greyhound |  2815 N Dirksen Pkwy 39.842784, -89.604919 ☎ +1 217 528-1569 | Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 9AM Monday - 6PM & 7:30PM Monday - 9PM, Saturday 9AM Monday - 2PM & 7:30PM Monday - 9PM
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Last edited: 2022-00-00 The bus station is located on the northeast side of town, operating out of Shaner's Towing, which includes a bus ticket office that operates the same hours as the bus stop.; Local SMTD bus route 16 - Bergen Park / Sandhill services the bus stop in front of Shaner's and gets downtown in about 30 minutes, operating from 6:15AM to 5:45PM. The night service route 901 bus makes hourly trips from 7:15PM to 10:15PM but the closest stop is at the southwest corner of the Walmart building which is about a half-mile southeast from Shaner's. Something to keep in mind if you're getting into town late and have a lot of luggage to haul around. Other options would be a taxi or Uber.
 
  
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* SMTD | 928 South Ninth Street 39.792059, -89.643542 ☎ +1 217 522-5531 | Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 6AM Monday - 11:15PM, Saturday 6AM Monday - 6PM $1.25
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Last edited: The Sangamon Mass Transit District operates local mass transit as well as a paratransit service, Access Sangamon, six days per week, Monday-Saturday, except major holidays. 17 fixed routes cover the city in the daytime. After 6PM, night service routes 901-905 cover the city on an hourly basis but night service only operates Monday-Friday. Each bus is equipped with a bike rack that can hold up to 2 bikes.
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* SMTD | 928 S Ninth St 39.792059, -89.643542 ☎ +1 217 522-5531 | Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 6AM Monday - 11:15PM, Saturday 6AM Monday - 6PM $1.25
 
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Last edited: 2022-00-00 The Sangamon Mass Transit District operates local mass transit as well as a paratransit service, Access Sangamon, six days per week, Monday-Saturday, except major holidays. 17 fixed routes cover the city in the daytime. After 6PM, night service routes 901-905 cover the city on an hourly basis but night service only operates Monday-Friday. Each bus is equipped with a bike rack that can hold up to 2 bikes.
 
 
*Due to ongoing state budget uncertainty the neighborhood has had to enact some cuts to night service (all schedules will end an hour earlier, no night service on Saturdays, and route 904 is cut entirely) and could see more cuts in the future so refer to the website for any sudden developments.
 
*Due to ongoing state budget uncertainty the neighborhood has had to enact some cuts to night service (all schedules will end an hour earlier, no night service on Saturdays, and route 904 is cut entirely) and could see more cuts in the future so refer to the website for any sudden developments.
 
*Fare is $1.25 and includes a free transfer that you should request from the driver when boarding. Daytime buses all meet at the downtown on-street transfer center located at 5th Street & Capitol Avenue, while night service buses meet on the north side of the Old State Capitol on Washington Street between 5th Street and 6th Street.
 
*Fare is $1.25 and includes a free transfer that you should request from the driver when boarding. Daytime buses all meet at the downtown on-street transfer center located at 5th Street & Capitol Avenue, while night service buses meet on the north side of the Old State Capitol on Washington Street between 5th Street and 6th Street.
 
*The website has online schedules for each route. SMTD also provides their schedule data to a number of web/mobile apps including Google Maps, Bing Maps, Moovit, and TripGo which can be used to plan trips. Note that SMTD does not provide real-time information.
 
*The website has online schedules for each route. SMTD also provides their schedule data to a number of web/mobile apps including Google Maps, Bing Maps, Moovit, and TripGo which can be used to plan trips. Note that SMTD does not provide real-time information.
  
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* Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum - 112 N 6th St 39.8032, -89.6473 ☎ +1 217 558-8844 +1-800-610-2094 Opening Hours: Daily 9AM Monday - 5PM $7.50/5.50/3.50/Free (Adults/Seniors 62+ & Military (with ID) & Students (with ID)/Children 5-15/Children under 5) Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Lincoln Museum - This stunning museum features extremely rare artifacts to Lincoln & others around him. Completely 21st Century (in a good way), this has to be a must see. The museum features an orientational Fourth-dimensional theater which is stunning.
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* Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum - 112 North 6th Street 39.8032, -89.6473 ☎ +1 217 558-8844 +1-800-610-2094 Opening Hours: Daily 9AM Monday - 5PM $7.50/5.50/3.50/Free (Adults/Seniors 62+ & Military (with ID) & Students (with ID)/Children 5-15/Children under 5) Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Lincoln Museum - This stunning museum features extremely rare artifacts to Lincoln & others around him. Completely 21st Century (in a good way), this has to be a must see. The museum features an orientational Fourth-dimensional theater which is stunning.
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* Lincoln Home National Historic Site - 426 S Seventh St 39.7972, -89.645 ☎ +1 217 492-4241 ext 266 | Opening Hours: Daily 8:30AM Monday - 5PM except 1 Jan 1st, 4th Thursday of Nov, and 25 Dec Free tour tickets. Parking $2 Lincoln Home National Historic Site Lincoln Home 1 The site features Abraham Lincoln's residence of 17 years, beautifully restored to its 1860 appearance. Entry to the home itself is only by ranger guided tour, but tickets can be obtained at the Visitor Center desk, and admission is free. The Visitor Center also offers an orientation film, along with other exhibits that change periodically. In addition to the home itself, a four block area has been preserved to look as it would in Lincoln's time period. Several of the other homes feature exhibits as well.
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* Lincoln Home National Historic Site - 426 South Seventh Street 39.7972, -89.645 ☎ +1 217 492-4241 ext 266 | Opening Hours: Daily 8:30AM Monday - 5PM except 1 Jan 1st, 4th Thursday of Nov, and 25 Dec Free tour tickets. Parking $2 Lincoln Home National Historic Site Lincoln Home 1 The site features Abraham Lincoln's residence of 17 years, beautifully restored to its 1860 appearance. Entry to the home itself is only by ranger guided tour, but tickets can be obtained at the Visitor Center desk, and admission is free. The Visitor Center also offers an orientation film, along with other exhibits that change periodically. In addition to the home itself, a four block area has been preserved to look as it would in Lincoln's time period. Several of the other homes feature exhibits as well.
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* Lincoln-Herndon Law Office - 39.800278, -89.648056 Sixth and Adams Sts ☎ +1 217 785-7960 | Opening Hours: Closed for renovations Lincoln-Herndon Law Offices State Historic Site Lincoln-Herndon Law Offices State Historic Site - Featured here is the only surviving structure where Lincoln maintained working law offices. It has been restored and features an historical exhibit on the first floor. Guided Tours in {{FULLPAGENAME}} by ehalal.io (email for prices) are available, with a suggested donation. The building is located just a stones throw away from the old state capitol, a great convenience for both Lincoln and the modern traveler.
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* Lincoln-Herndon Law Office - 39.800278, -89.648056 Sixth and Adams Sts ☎ +1 217 785-7960 | Opening Hours: Closed for renovations Lincoln-Herndon Law Offices State Historic Site Lincoln-Herndon Law Offices State Historic Site - Featured here is the only surviving structure where Lincoln maintained working law offices. It has been restored and features an historical exhibit on the first floor. Guided Tours in {{FULLPAGENAME}} by ehalal.io (email for prices) are available, with a suggested donation. The building is located just a stones throw away from the old state capitol, a great convenience for both Lincoln and the modern traveler.
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* Old State Capitol - 1 Old Capitol Plaza 39.8011, -89.6486 ☎ +1 217 785-7960 | Opening Hours: Daily 9AM Monday - 5PM, closed most holidays Old State Capitol State Historic Site Etc 450 - This building served as the seat of the Illinois state government from 1839-1876. It was here that Mr. Lincoln served his final term in the Illinois House of Representatives, and where he gave his famous "House Divided" speech. He used some rooms in the capitol as his presidential campaign headquarters. On 3–4 May 1865, an estimated 75,000 mourners filed past Lincoln's body as it lay in state in Representatives Hall, located in the capitol building. Guided Tours in {{FULLPAGENAME}} by ehalal.io (email for prices) are available, the last one will begin 45 minutes before closing. The tour takes about 30 minutes, and a 15-minute orientation video is also available. The entire building is handicap accessible.
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* Old State Capitol - 1 Old Capitol Plaza 39.8011, -89.6486 ☎ +1 217 785-7960 | Opening Hours: Daily 9AM Monday - 5PM, closed most holidays Old State Capitol State Historic Site Etc 450 - This building served as the seat of the Illinois state government from 1839-1876. It was here that Mr. Lincoln served his final term in the Illinois House of Representatives, and where he gave his famous "House Divided" speech. He used some rooms in the capitol as his presidential campaign headquarters. On 3–4 May 1865, an estimated 75,000 mourners filed past Lincoln's body as it lay in state in Representatives Hall, located in the capitol building. Guided Tours in {{FULLPAGENAME}} by ehalal.io (email for prices) are available and the last one has begun 45 minutes before closing. The tour takes about 30 minutes, and a 15-minutes orientation video is also available. The entire building is handicap accessible.
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* Lincoln Tomb - 39.823333, -89.655833 Oak Ridge Cemetery ☎ +1 217 782-2717 | Opening Hours: Daily, March - Oct, 9AM Monday - 5PM. Tu, June - Aug, 7PM Monday - 8PM. Daily, November - Feb, 9AM Monday - 4PM. Closed most holidays Lincoln Tomb Abraham Lincoln Tomb Springfield Illiois Lincoln's Tomb is located within Oak Ridge Cemetery, the second most visited cemetery in the United States, after Arlington National Cemetery. Within the large monument is the final resting place of Lincoln and most of his immediate family. The small receiving vault where Lincoln's casket was originally placed is also located nearby. The tomb's interior is handicap accessible, but the exterior upper deck is not.
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* Lincoln Tomb - 39.823333, -89.655833 Oak Ridge Cemetery ☎ +1 217 782-2717 | Opening Hours: Daily, March - Oct, 9AM Monday - 5PM. Tu, June - Aug, 7PM Monday - 8PM. Daily, November - Feb, 9AM Monday - 4PM. Closed most holidays Lincoln Tomb Abraham Lincoln Tomb Springfield Illiois Lincoln's Tomb is located within Oak Ridge Cemetery and the second most visited cemetery in the [[United States of America|United States]], after Arlington National Cemetery. Within the large monument is the final resting place of Lincoln and most of his immediate family. The small receiving vault where Lincoln's casket was originally placed is also located nearby. The tomb's interior is handicap accessible, but the exterior upper deck is not.
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* Lincoln Depot - 930 E. Monroe St. 39.7993, -89.6432 10th & Monroe ☎ +1 217 544-8695, +1 217 788-1356 | Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 10 AM Monday - 4 PM; Saturdays and Holidays: Call for availability Free Lincoln Depot The Lincoln Depot August 2004.jpg This restored railroad depot, located a few blocks from Abraham Lincoln's home, was where he started his inaugural journey to Washington, D.C. On 11 February 1861, a large crowd gathered outside to watch him board a special presidential train.
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* Lincoln Depot - 930 E. Monroe St. 39.7993, -89.6432 10th & Monroe ☎ +1 217 544-8695, +1 217 788-1356 | Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 10 AM Monday - 4 PM; Saturdays and Holidays: Call for availability Free Lincoln Depot The Lincoln Depot August 2004 - This restored railroad depot, located a few blocks from Abraham Lincoln's home, was where he started his inaugural journey to [[Washington, D.C.]] On 11 February 1861, a large crowd gathered outside to watch him board a special presidential train.
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* Illinois Korean War Memorial - Oak Ridge cemetery ☎ +1 217 782-2177, +1 217 788-1356 | Opening Hours: April - Aug 7AM Monday - 8PM, Sept-March 7AM Monday - 5:30PM  
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* Illinois [https://ko.ehalal.io/muslim-friendly-travel-2024/{{urlencode:{{FULLPAGENAME}}|PATH}} Korean] War Memorial - Oak Ridge cemetery ☎ +1 217 782-2177, +1 217 788-1356 | Opening Hours: April - Aug 7AM Monday - 8PM, Sept-March 7AM Monday - 5:30PM  
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* Dana-Thomas House - Susan Lawrence Dana House | 301 E Lawrence Ave 39.794333, -89.651389 ☎ +1 217 782-6776 | Opening Hours: W-Su 9AM Monday - 5PM, and seasonally Monday - Tuesday 10AM Monday - 2PM $10 adults / $5 children suggested donation Dana–Thomas House Susan Lawrence Dana House (7167054249) - Prairie style house designed by Frank Lloyd Wright that has been fully restored and preserved as a museum. Decorated with hundreds of pieces of original art glass and furniture designed by Wright for this location. The house was designed as a showplace for a Springfield socialite and it continues to impress visitors today.
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* Dana-Thomas House - Susan Lawrence Dana House | 301 E Lawrence Ave 39.794333, -89.651389 ☎ +1 217 782-6776 | Opening Hours: W-Su 9AM Monday - 5PM, and seasonally Monday - Tuesday 10AM Monday - 2PM $10 adults / $5 children suggested donation Dana–Thomas House Susan Lawrence Dana House (7167054249) - Prairie style house designed by Frank Lloyd Wright that has been fully restored and preserved as a museum. Decorated with hundreds of pieces of original art glass and furniture designed by Wright for this location. The house was designed as a showplace for a Springfield socialite and it continues to impress visitors today.
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* Lincoln Memorial Garden - 2301 E Lake Dr 39.697222, -89.597222 ☎ +1 217 529-1111 | Opening Hours: Daily sunrise to sunset. Nature Center: Tuesday - Saturday 10AM Monday - 4PM; Sunday 1-4PM Free Abraham Lincoln Memorial Garden The Lincoln Memorial GardenImage.jpeg - Informal woodland garden designed by Jens Jensen. Consists of one hundred acres along Lake Springfield with more than five miles of nature trails populated by native Illinois wildflowers and trees. Also includes the Ostermeier Prairie, which is a restored century old farmstead.
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* Lincoln Memorial Garden - 2301 E Lake Dr 39.697222, -89.597222 ☎ +1 217 529-1111 | Opening Hours: Daily sunrise to sunset. Nature Center: Tuesday - Saturday 10AM Monday - 4PM; Sunday 1-4PM Free Abraham Lincoln Memorial Garden The Lincoln Memorial GardenImage.jpeg - Informal woodland garden designed by Jens Jensen. Consists of one hundred acres along Lake Springfield with more than five miles of nature trails populated by native Illinois wildflowers and trees. Also includes the Ostermeier Prairie, which is a restored century old farmstead.
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* Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site - 39.9737, -89.8397 In Petersburg, 20 mi/32 km NW ☎ +1 217 632-4000 | Opening Hours: Daily Lincoln's New Salem New Salem village - This reconstruction of over two dozen 1830s log cabin houses at their original sites where Lincoln lived as a young man for over six years. Period costumes, oral historians and an attached evening theatre (see Performances link at this site) make this village of interest for all ages.
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* Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site - 39.9737, -89.8397 In Petersburg, 20 mi/32 kilometers Northwest ☎ +1 217 632-4000 | Opening Hours: Daily Lincoln's New Salem New Salem village - This reconstruction of over two dozen 1830s log cabin houses at their original sites where Lincoln lived as a young man for over six years. Period costumes, oral historians and an attached evening theatre (see Performances link at this site) make this village of interest for all ages.
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* Illinois State Museum - 502 S Spring St 39.7967, -89.6554 ☎ +1 217 782-7386 - Illinois State Museum
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* Illinois State Museum - 502 South Spring Street 39.7967, -89.6554 ☎ +1 217 782-7386 - Illinois State Museum
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* Vachel Lindsay House - 603 S Fifth St 39.795783, -89.649731 ☎ +1 217 782-6776 | Opening Hours: Guided Tours in {{FULLPAGENAME}} by ehalal.io (email for prices) by appointment only Vachel Lindsay House Vachel Lindsay House eHalal Reference: Q7908001 - The birthplace and longtime home of the early 20th-century poet. The home was built prior to the Civil War, with a rear addition built by Lindsay's father in 1893.
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* Vachel Lindsay House - 603 South Fifth Street 39.795783, -89.649731 ☎ +1 217 782-6776 | Opening Hours: Guided Tours in {{FULLPAGENAME}} by ehalal.io (email for prices) by appointment only Vachel Lindsay House Vachel Lindsay House -  - The birthplace and longtime home of the early 20th-century poet. The home was built prior to the Civil War, with a rear addition built by Lindsay's father in 1893.
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* Illinois State Capitol - 39.798333, -89.654444 - Illinois State Capitol Illinois State Capitol pano  
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* Illinois State Capitol - 39.798333, -89.654444 - Illinois State Capitol Illinois State Capitol pano  
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* Springfield and Central Illinois African-American History Museum - 1440 Monument Ave ☎ +1 217 391-6323 | Opening Hours: Tuesday to Friday Noon-4PM, Saturday 10AM Monday - 5PM Springfield and Central Illinois African-American History Museum A  
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* Springfield and Central Illinois African-American History Museum - 1440 Monument Ave ☎ +1 217 391-6323 | Opening Hours: Tuesday to Friday Noon-4PM, Saturday 10AM Monday - 5PM Springfield and Central Illinois African-American History Museum A  
  
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* Knight's Action Park - 1700 Recreation Dr 39.7389, -89.6865 Exit 93 off I-72 ☎ +1 217 546-8881 - Water park, miniature golf, go-carts, golf driving range, baseball batting cages, arcade and more.
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* Knight's Action Park - 1700 Recreation Dr 39.7389, -89.6865 Exit 93 off I-72 ☎ +1 217 546-8881 - Water park, miniature golf, go-carts, golf driving range, baseball batting cages, arcade and more.
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* Route 66 Drive-in | 1700 Recreation Dr Exit 93 off I-72 ☎ +1 217 546-8881 | Opening Hours: dusk F Saturday nights May-Sep $6, Ages 4-12 $4, Ages 3 and under free - Well attended, family oriented drive-in with two screens, each showing a double feature.
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* Route 66 Drive-in | 1700 Recreation Dr Exit 93 off I-72 ☎ +1 217 546-8881 | Opening Hours: dusk Friday Saturday nights May-September $6, Ages 4-12 $4, Ages 3 and under free - Well attended, family oriented drive-in with two screens, each showing a double feature.
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* Springfield Sliders | Lanphier Ball Park, 1415 N Grand Ave E ☎ +1 217 679-3511 - $6-8 - Summer wooden-bat college league baseball team. Promotions, silly contests and giveaways at nearly every opportunity during the game keeps everyone involved.
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* Springfield Sliders | Lanphier Ball Park, 1415 North Grand Ave E ☎ +1 217 679-3511 - $6-8 - Summer wooden-bat college league baseball team. Promotions, silly contests and giveaways at nearly every opportunity during the game keeps everyone involved.
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* The Muni - Springfield Municipal Opera | 815 E Lake Dr 39.7215, -89.6363 ☎ +1 217 793-6864 - Springfield Municipal Opera The_Muni_outdoor_theater_-_panoramio eHalal Reference: Q7581011 This non-profit community theater stages four musicals each summer at their outdoor amphitheater. The organization has been active at this location for more than 50 years, which testifies to the fine productions. Park-like setting has areas for pre-show picnics. Reserved seats and lawn are both available.
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* The Muni - Springfield Municipal Opera | 815 E Lake Dr 39.7215, -89.6363 ☎ +1 217 793-6864 - Springfield Municipal Opera The_Muni_outdoor_theater_-_panoramio -  This non-profit community theater stages four musicals each summer at their outdoor amphitheater. The organization has been active at this location for more than 50 years, which testifies to the fine productions. Park-like setting has areas for pre-show picnics. Reserved seats and lawn are both available.
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* Hoogland Center for the Arts - 420 S 6th St 39.79768, -89.64754 ☎ +1 217 523-2787 +1 217 523-4895 - Hoogland Center for the Arts AA wide variety of music, dance and drama performances are staged at this downtown arts center. There is also art gallery space and a local artisans shop. Free evening and weekend parking in the ramp next door. Within walking distance of several restaurants downtown
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* Hoogland Center for the Arts - 420 South 6th Street 39.79768, -89.64754 ☎ +1 217 523-2787 +1 217 523-4895 - Hoogland Center for the Arts AA wide variety of music, dance and drama performances are staged at this downtown arts center. There is also art gallery space and a local artisans shop. Free evening and weekend parking in the ramp next door. Within walking distance of several restaurants downtown
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* Sangamon Auditorium - One University Plaza 39.7294, -89.6185 on the campus of the University of Illinois at Springfield ☎ +1 217 206-6160 +1 217 206-6391 - Sangamon Auditorium AA large venue that hosts big-name national touring acts of music, dance, broadway theater, etc.
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* Sangamon Auditorium - One University Plaza 39.7294, -89.6185 on the campus of the University of Illinois at Springfield ☎ +1 217 206-6160 +1 217 206-6391 - Sangamon Auditorium AA large venue that hosts big-name national touring acts of music, dance, broadway theater, etc.
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* Bank of Springfield Center - formerly Prairie Capital Convention Center | 1 Convention Center Plaza 39.8009, -89.6444 downtown at the cnr of 9th and Adams Sts ☎ +1 217 788-8800 - Bank of Springfield Center Bank of Springfield Center 2017
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* Bank of Springfield Center - formerly Prairie Capital Convention Center | 1 Convention Center Plaza 39.8009, -89.6444 downtown at the cnr of 9th and Adams Sts ☎ +1 217 788-8800 - Bank of Springfield Center Bank of Springfield Center 2017
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* Lake Springfield - 39.759444, -89.600278 - Lake Springfield  
  
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* The '''University of Illinois Springfield''' (UIS) is the newest of the University of Illinois's three campuses. Founded in 1970 as Sangamon State University, the University of Illinois Springfield claims a student body of 5,000 and a vibrant, modern prairie-style campus.
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* The '''University of Illinois Springfield''' (UIS) is the newest of the University of Illinois's three campuses. Founded in 1970 as Sangamon State University and the University of Illinois Springfield claims a student body of 5,000 and a vibrant, modern prairie-style campus.
  
 
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* Recycled Records | 625 E Adams Street Near the Hilton Downtown ☎ +1 217 522-5122 +1 217 525-2917 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 9AM Monday - 5:30PM, Saturday 9AM Monday - 5PM, Sunday Closed One of the largest independent record stores in the nation including a huge selection of new and vinyl. Also a buy/sell store dealing in DVD's, Cd's, stereo equipment and more! A must see in the downtown area.
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* Recycled Records | 625 E Adams Street Near the Hilton Downtown ☎ +1 217 522-5122 +1 217 525-2917 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 9AM Monday - 5:30PM, Saturday 9AM Monday - 5PM, Sunday Closed One of the largest independent record stores in the nation including a huge selection of new and vinyl. Also a buy/sell store dealing in DVD's, Cd's, stereo equipment and more! A must see in the downtown area.
 
* Prairie Archives | 522 E Adams Street downtown on the Old Capital Plaza ☎ +1 217 522-9742 - Opening from Monday to Saturday 10AM Monday - 5PM - Friendly used bookseller with an extensive, widely-varied inventory. Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War are specialties of the shop. You can get lost for hours here.
 
* Prairie Archives | 522 E Adams Street downtown on the Old Capital Plaza ☎ +1 217 522-9742 - Opening from Monday to Saturday 10AM Monday - 5PM - Friendly used bookseller with an extensive, widely-varied inventory. Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War are specialties of the shop. You can get lost for hours here.
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* Pease's Candy | A local candymaker still run by the original family now in its fifth generation. Chocolates, caramel, fudge, nuts, hard candy, etc.
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* Pease's Candy | A local candymaker still run by the original family now in its fifth generation. Chocolates, caramel, fudge, nuts, hard [https://ehalal.io/asean-halal-food/halal-shop/halal-candies/ Candies], etc.
 
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* Penny Lane Gifts | 2901 S MacArthur Blvd ☎ +1 217 787-2996 - Opening from Monday to Saturday 10AM Monday - 9PM, Sunday 11AM Monday - 6PM - Rock T-shirts, posters, mirrors, candles, incense, smoking supplies, crystals, adult toys, figurines.
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* Penny Lane Gifts | 2901 South MacArthur Blvd ☎ +1 217 787-2996 - Opening from Monday to Saturday 10AM Monday - 9PM, Sunday 11AM Monday - 6PM - Rock T-shirts, posters, mirrors, candles, incense, smoking supplies, crystals, adult toys, figurines.
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* Ergadoo | 1320 S State St ☎ +1 217 544-9466 - Educational toy store and teacher's supply. Lots of clever games and imaginative toys. Also children's art supplies.
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* Ergadoo | 1320 South State Street ☎ +1 217 544-9466 - Educational toy store and teacher's supply. Lots of clever games and imaginative toys. Also children's art supplies.
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* Southern Illinois University School of Medicine | 801 North Rutledge ☎ +1 217-545-8000 - This school, founded in the 1970s and affiliated with Memorial Medical Center and St. John's Hospital, has as its mission to provide doctors for central and southern Illinois.
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* Southern Illinois University School of Medicine | 801 North Rutledge ☎ +1 217-545-8000 - This school, founded in the 1970s and affiliated with Memorial Medical Center and St. John's Hospital, has as its mission to provide doctors for central and southern [[Illinois]].
  
 
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One of the legendary food items that is part of the legacy of Springfield is the horseshoe sandwich. The horseshoe sandwich originated in Springfield, Illinois sometime in the early 20th century at the Leland Hotel. You can get horseshoe sandwiches at most Springfield restaurants, at some Halal restaurants in central Illinois, and at a few restaurants in other parts of the state. Horseshoes are not generally served outside of Illinois.
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One of the legendary food items that is part of the legacy of Springfield is the horseshoe [https://ehalal.io/asean-halal-food/halal-shop/halal-sandwiches/ sandwiches]. The horseshoe [https://ehalal.io/asean-halal-food/halal-shop/halal-sandwiches/ sandwiches] originated in Springfield, Illinois sometime in the early 20th century at the Leland Hotel. You can get horseshoe [https://ehalal.io/asean-halal-food/halal-shop/halal-sandwiches/ sandwiches] at most Springfield restaurants, at some Halal restaurants in central [[Illinois]], and at a few restaurants in other parts of the state. Horseshoes are not generally served outside of [[Illinois]].
  
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A traditional horseshoe is two hamburgers each on a piece of toast with fries and cheese sauce over the top. Variations now include broiled(or deep fried) tenderloins, shaved ham, shaved chicken and even vegetarian variations. A pony shoe is half a horseshoe - a sufficient quantity for most people.
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A traditional horseshoe is two hamburgers each on a piece of toast with fries and [https://ehalal.io/asean-halal-food/halal-shop/halal-certified-cheese-food-products/  Cheese] [https://ehalal.io/buy-halal-food/halal-sauces/ Sauce] over the top. Variations now include broiled(or deep fried) tenderloins, shaved ham, shaved [https://ehalal.io/buy-halal-food/plant-based-food/ Chicken] and even [https://ehalal.io/buy-halal-food/plant-based-food/ Vegetarian] variations. A pony shoe is half a horseshoe - a sufficient quantity for most people.
  
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* Charlie Parker's | 700 North St ☎ +1 217 241-2104 - $5-12 - Extra tasty American diner food served in a quonset hut decorated with rock-n-roll memorabilia.
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* Charlie Parker's | 700 North Street ☎ +1 217 241-2104 - $5-12 - Extra tasty American diner food served in a quonset hut decorated with rock-n-roll memorabilia.
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* Cozy Dog Drive In | 2935 S 6th St ☎ +1 217 525-1992 +1 217-525-8539 Opening from Monday to Saturday 8AM Monday - 8PM $3-8 One of the original restaurants on historic Route 66. Their specialty is the Cozy Dog, a cornbread-encased wiener known elsewhere as a corn dog.
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* Cozy Dog Drive In | 2935 South 6th Street ☎ +1 217 525-1992 +1 217-525-8539 Opening from Monday to Saturday 8AM Monday - 8PM $3-8 One of the original restaurants on historic Route 66. Their specialty is the Cozy Dog, a cornbread-encased wiener known elsewhere as a corn dog.
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* Feed Store | 516 E Adams Street Old Capitol Plaza ☎ +1 217 528-3355 - Opening from Monday to Saturday 11AM Monday - 3PM $6-12 - Known for their large selection of soups made fresh daily. Also serving sandwiches, salads and desserts.
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* Feed Store | 516 E Adams Street Old Capitol Plaza ☎ +1 217 528-3355 - Opening from Monday to Saturday 11AM Monday - 3PM $6-12 - Known for their large selection of soups made fresh daily. Also serving [https://ehalal.io/asean-halal-food/halal-shop/halal-sandwiches/ sandwiches], salads and desserts.
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* Head West Sub Stop | Multiple locations $4-7 Tasty submarine sandwiches and a jam-band soundtrack. These hippies can make a great sandwich.
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* Head West Sub Stop | Multiple locations $4-7 Tasty submarine [https://ehalal.io/asean-halal-food/halal-shop/halal-sandwiches/ sandwiches] and a jam-band soundtrack. These hippies can make a great [https://ehalal.io/asean-halal-food/halal-shop/halal-sandwiches/ sandwiches].
 
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* The Chili Parlor | 820 S 9th St ☎ +1 217 523-4989 - Opening from Monday to Saturday 11AM Monday - 4PM $4-8 - One of the classic Springfield chili parlors. It was formerly known as Joe Roger's Chili and still uses the same chili recipe. Their chili is mixed to order with or without beans, with or without meat and available with six different levels of spiciness. Eat a bowl of the hottest style, the JR Special, and get your name on the wall. Yes, in Springfield it is proper to spell it with only one "l".
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* The Chili Parlor | 820 South 9th Street ☎ +1 217 523-4989 - Opening from Monday to Saturday 11AM Monday - 4PM $4-8 - One of the classic Springfield chili parlors. It was formerly known as Joe Roger's Chili and still uses the same chili recipe. Their chili is mixed to order with or without beans, with or without [https://ehalal.io/buy-halal-food/halal-meat/ Meat] and available with six different levels of spiciness. Eat a bowl of the hottest style and the JR Special, and get your name on the wall. Yes, in Springfield it is proper to spell it with only one "l".
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* Maid-Rite Sandwich Shop | 118 N Pasfield St ☎ +1 217 523-0723 | Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 10AM Monday - 4PM, Saturday 11AM Monday - 3PM $4-7 - Classic fast food restaurant serving distinctive loose meat sandwiches of spiced ground beef. Claims to have the first drive-thru window in the nation.
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* Maid-Rite Sandwich Shop | 118 North Pasfield Street ☎ +1 217 523-0723 | Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 10AM Monday - 4PM, Saturday 11AM Monday - 3PM $4-7 - Classic fast food restaurant serving distinctive loose [https://ehalal.io/buy-halal-food/halal-meat/ Meat] [https://ehalal.io/asean-halal-food/halal-shop/halal-sandwiches/ sandwiches] of spiced ground beef. Claims to have the first drive-thru window in the nation.
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* Vic's Pizza | 2025 N Peoria Rd ☎ +1 217 522-2464 - Thin crust pizza and a few basic pasta dishes.
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* Vic's [https://ehalal.io/buy-halal-food/halal-pizzas/ Pizzas] | 2025 North Peoria Road ☎ +1 217 522-2464 - Thin crust pizza and a few basic [https://ehalal.io/buy-halal-food/halal-pasta/ Pasta] dishes.
  
 
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* Darcy's Pint | 661 W Stanford Ave ☎ +1 217 492-8800 | Opening Hours: Monday - Thursday 11AM Monday - 10PM, F Saturday 11AM Monday - 11PM, Bar open until 1AM $8-16 - Typical Irish style pub with better than typical fare. They make a little extra effort with the food and it shows. Good place to try a horseshoe. Very busy at typical meal times.
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* Darcy's Pint | 661 West Stanford Ave ☎ +1 217 492-8800 | Opening Hours: Monday - Thursday 11AM Monday - 10PM, Friday Saturday 11AM Monday - 11PM, Bar open until 1AM $8-16 - Typical Irish style pub with better than typical fare. They make a little extra effort with the food and it shows. Good place to try a horseshoe. Very busy at typical meal times.
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* Incredibly Delicious | 925 S 7th St ☎ +1 217 528-8548 +1 217 528-7355$5-10 - French inspired bakery and cafe with artisanal bread and tempting desserts located in an old Italianate house. Sandwiches, salads and quiches also served for lunch. All-butter croissants are a specialty.
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* Incredibly Delicious | 925 South 7th Street ☎ +1 217 528-8548 +1 217 528-7355$5-10 - French inspired bakery and cafe with artisanal bread and tempting desserts located in an old Italianate house. Sandwiches, salads and quiches also served for lunch. All-butter croissants are a specialty.
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* Robbie's Restaurant | Old Capitol Plaza ☎ +1 217 528-1901 +1 217 528-1962 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 11AM Monday - 7PM, Saturday 11AM Monday - 3PM $7-11 - Frequented by businesspeople and politicians for great sandwiches and cocktails. Live Jazz during Friday evenings.
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* Robbie's Restaurant | Old Capitol Plaza ☎ +1 217 528-1901 +1 217 528-1962 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 11AM Monday - 7PM, Saturday 11AM Monday - 3PM $7-11 - Frequented by businesspeople and politicians for great [https://ehalal.io/asean-halal-food/halal-shop/halal-sandwiches/ sandwiches] and cocktails. Live Jazz during Friday evenings.
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* Saputo Twins Corner | 801 E Monroe St ☎ +1 217 522-0105 | Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 10:30AM Monday - 11PM, Saturday 5PM Monday - 11PM, Sunday 5PM Monday - 10PM $10-15 - Serving the same well-made basic Italian food that has remained a local favorite for decades.
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* Saputo Twins Corner | 801 E Monroe Street ☎ +1 217 522-0105 | Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 10:30AM Monday - 11PM, Saturday 5PM Monday - 11PM, Sunday 5PM Monday - 10PM $10-15 - Serving the same well-made basic Italian food that has remained a local favorite for decades.
  
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* Fritz's Wagon wheel | 2709 S MacArthur Blvd ☎ +1 217 546-9888 | Opening Hours: Tuesday - Sunday 4:30PM Monday - 10PM $10-25 - American style supper club serving y-halal-food/steaks/ steaks], seafood, ribs, etc.
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* Fritz's Wagon wheel | 2709 South MacArthur Blvd ☎ +1 217 546-9888 | Opening Hours: Tuesday - Sunday 4:30PM Monday - 10PM $10-25 - American style supper club serving [https://ehalal.io/buy-halal-food/halal-meat/ Steaks], seafood, ribs, etc.
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* Gateway to India | 3115 Chatham Rd ☎ +1 217 726-6890 - $10-15 Indian Cuisine. The lunch buffet is tasty and economical.
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* Gateway to [[India]] | 3115 Chatham Road ☎ +1 217 726-6890 - $10-15 [https://ta.ehalal.io/muslim-friendly-travel-2024/{{urlencode:{{FULLPAGENAME}}|PATH}} Indian] Cuisine. The lunch buffet is tasty and economical.
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* Maldaner's Restaurant | 222 S Sixth St ☎ +1 217 522-4313 | Opening Hours: 11AM Monday - 2:30PM, 5PM Monday - 10PM Lunch $5-10, dinner $15-30 - Landmark fine dining (since 1884) convenient to many of the historic sites. Menu emphasizes local and organically grown foods. Seasonal al fresco dining available. Lunch is a particularly good value with a special menu of soups, salads and sandwiches. Reservations recommended for dinner.
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* Maldaner's Restaurant | 222 South Sixth Street ☎ +1 217 522-4313 | Opening Hours: 11AM Monday - 2:30PM, 5PM Monday - 10PM Lunch $5-10, dinner $15-30 - Landmark fine dining (since 1884) convenient to many of the historic sites. Menu emphasizes local and organically grown foods. Seasonal al fresco dining available. Lunch is a particularly good value with a special menu of soups, salads and sandwiches. Reservations recommended for dinner.
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* Old Luxembourg Inn | 1900 S 15th St ☎ +1 217 528-0503 | Opening Hours: Tuesday - Sunday 4:30PM Monday - 10PM $8-25 - Family owned steak house popular with local residents and visiting politicians. In the 60+ years this restaurant has been open, the surrounding neighborhood has had ups and downs, but the Old Lux has remained consistently good.
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* Old [[Luxembourg]] Inn | 1900 South 15th Street ☎ +1 217 528-0503 | Opening Hours: Tuesday - Sunday 4:30PM Monday - 10PM $8-25 - Family owned [https://ehalal.io/buy-halal-food/halal-meat/ Steaks] house popular with local residents and visiting politicians. In the 60+ years this restaurant has been open and the surrounding neighborhood has had ups and downs, but the Old Lux has remained consistently good.
  
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* Floyd's Thirst Parlor | 210 S 5th Street downtown ☎ +1 217 522-2020 - Two-level bar in the heart of downtown that tends to attract a younger crowd. Great drink selection. Upstairs has a few pool tables, air hockey, and skee-ball.
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* Floyd's Thirst Parlor | 210 South 5th Street downtown ☎ +1 217 522-2020 - Two-level bar in the heart of downtown that tends to attract a younger crowd. Great drink selection. Upstairs has a few swimmingpool tables, air hockey, and skee-ball.
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* The Gin Mill | 235 S 5th Street downtown ☎ +1 217 523-3050
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* The Gin Mill | 235 South 5th Street downtown ☎ +1 217 523-3050
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* Bar None | 245 S 5th Street downtown ☎ +1 217 523-3050
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* Bar None | 245 South 5th Street downtown ☎ +1 217 523-3050
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* Obed & Isaac's Microbrewery | 500 S 6th St 39.797047, -89.647517 a block west of the Lincoln Home ☎ +1 217 670-0627 - Good place to stop for a drink and some grub while in the Lincoln Home area. It has a spacious, dog-friendly organic juice garden with picnic tables and bocce ball courts.
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* Obed & Isaac's Hookah Lounges | 500 South 6th Street 39.797047, -89.647517 a block west of the Lincoln Home ☎ +1 217 670-0627 - Good place to stop for a drink and some grub while in the Lincoln Home area. It has a spacious, dog-friendly organic juice garden with picnic tables and bocce ball courts.
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* Celtic Mist Pub | 117 S 7th St 39.800998, -89.646636 downtown ☎ +1 217 528-7000 - One of the few cafes in town open until 3 AM sees most of its business after 1 when the other bars close. Lots of out-of-town folks tend to go here since it's in walking distance of several hotels.
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* Celtic Mist Pub | 117 South 7th Street 39.800998, -89.646636 downtown ☎ +1 217 528-7000 - One of the few cafes in town open until 3 AM sees most of its business after 1 when the other bars close. Lots of out-of-town folks tend to go here since it's in walking distance of several hotels.
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* Craft Beer Bar | 430 E Monroe St 39.799359, -89.649574 downtown
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* Craft Beer Bar | 430 E Monroe Street 39.799359, -89.649574 downtown
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
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* Brewhaus | 617 E Washington St 39.801807, -89.647131 downtown ☎ +1 217 525-6399
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* Brewhaus | 617 E Washington Street 39.801807, -89.647131 downtown ☎ +1 217 525-6399
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* The Neighbors Beercade | 2266 S 6th St 39.775357, -89.648415 about 3 miles south of downtown ☎ +1 217 679-8114 - A cozy dive bar with a variety of old-school arcade and pinball machines.
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* The Neighbors Beercade | 2266 South 6th Street 39.775357, -89.648415 about 3 miles south of downtown ☎ +1 217 679-8114 - A cozy dive bar with a variety of old-school arcade and pinball machines.
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* Comfort Inn - 3442 Freedom Dr Located off Interstate 72/US 36 West ☎ +1 217 787-2250
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* Comfort Suites - 2620 S Dirksen Pkwy ☎ +1 217 753-4000 - Featuring 91 double and king suites each with distinct sleeping and work/leisure areas.
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* Microtel Inn & Suites - 2636 Sunrise Dr ☎ +1 217 718-6842
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* Comfort Inn - 3442 Freedom Dr Located off Interstate 72/US 36 West ☎ +1 217 787-2250
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* The State House Inn a Clarion Collection Hotel - 101 E Adams ☎ +1 217 528-5100 - A hotel rich in history as well as a signature style and modern technology.
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* Comfort Suites - 2620 South Dirksen Pkwy ☎ +1 217 753-4000 - Featuring 91 double and king suites each with distinct sleeping and work/leisure areas.
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* Sleep Inn - 3470 Freedom Dr off I-72 ☎ +1 217 787-6200
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* Microtel Inn & Suites - 2636 Sunrise Dr ☎ +1 217 718-6842
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* Maple Crest Bed & Breakfast - ☎ +1 217 632-0128 - In nearby Petersburg by Abraham Lincoln's New Salem Village.
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* The State House Inn a Clarion Collection Hotel - 101 E Adams ☎ +1 217 528-5100 - A hotel rich in history as well as a signature style and modern technology.
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* Sleep Inn - 3470 Freedom Dr off I-72 ☎ +1 217 787-6200
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* Maple Crest Bed & Breakfast - ☎ +1 217 632-0128 - In nearby Petersburg by Abraham Lincoln's New Salem Village.
 
* Abraham Lincoln International Hostel - 421 E Jackson ☎ +1 217 522-8828
 
* Abraham Lincoln International Hostel - 421 E Jackson ☎ +1 217 522-8828
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* Wyndham Springfield City Centre - 700 E Adams St ☎ +1 217 789-1530 - Located in downtown Springfield, the hotel is thirty stories tall. The cylinder-shaped black and white building is the tallest in Springfield.
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* Wyndham Springfield Downtown - 700 E Adams Street ☎ +1 217 789-1530 - Located in downtown Springfield and the hotel is thirty stories tall. The cylinder-shaped black and white building is the tallest in Springfield.
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* Crowne Plaza Hotel | 3000 South Dirksen Pkwy Situated directly off of I-55 ☎ +1 217 529-7777 -  
  
 
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pgname=Halal Explorer to Springfield Springfield is a city located in the center of the state of Illinois, USA. It is the capital of Illinois, not Chicago (as to avoid the Windy Cindy from having too much clout in the state) as well as the county seat of Sangamon County. Springfield is best known for its most famous resident, Abraham Lincoln, and the several historic sites related to him.

Springfield Illinois state capitol - The Illinois State Capitol Building

Travel to Springfield (Illinois)

By car

I-55 approaches from the north and south. US-36 and I-72 approach from the east and west. Downtown has readily available curbside metered parking as well as an underground garage beneath the Old State Capital. Most attractions have ample parking in adjacent lots or garages.

By Plane

  • Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) - 1200 Capital Airport Dr 39.844167, -89.678056 ☎ +1 217 788-1060 +1 217 788-8056Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport The airport is located on the northwest side of the city. There are regular Flights to and from Chicago O'Hare International Airport into Springfield. From the airport, you will need to rent a vehicle or take a taxi to get into the city. Many of the hotels also have courtesy shuttles. There is no bus service available.

By Rail

Amtrak has five daily train services from Chicago via Bloomington-Normal and Joliet with its Lincoln Service. Additionally and the once-daily Texas Eagle between Chicago and San Antonio, Texas (with carriages continuing to Los Angeles three times a week) stops here. Springfield station GPS 39.802325,-89.651560 is centrally located at 100 North 3rd Street and is within walking distance of downtown and several local bus routes. Taxi service is usually available outside the station.

Travel on a Bus in Springfield (Illinois)

  • Greyhound | 2815 North Dirksen Pkwy 39.842784, -89.604919 ☎ +1 217 528-1569 | Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 9AM Monday - 6PM & 7:30PM Monday - 9PM, Saturday 9AM Monday - 2PM & 7:30PM Monday - 9PM

Last edited: The bus station is located on the northeast side of town, operating out of Shaner's Towing, which includes a bus ticket office that operates the same hours as the bus stop.; Local SMTD bus route 16 - Bergen Park / Sandhill services the bus stop in front of Shaner's and gets downtown in about 30 minutes, operating from 6:15AM to 5:45PM. The night service route 901 bus makes hourly trips from 7:15PM to 10:15PM but the closest stop is at the southwest corner of the Walmart building which is about a half-mile southeast from Shaner's. Something to keep in mind if you're getting into town late and have a lot of luggage to haul around. Other options would be a taxi or Uber.

Get Around

  • SMTD | 928 South Ninth Street 39.792059, -89.643542 ☎ +1 217 522-5531 | Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 6AM Monday - 11:15PM, Saturday 6AM Monday - 6PM $1.25

Last edited: The Sangamon Mass Transit District operates local mass transit as well as a paratransit service, Access Sangamon, six days per week, Monday-Saturday, except major holidays. 17 fixed routes cover the city in the daytime. After 6PM, night service routes 901-905 cover the city on an hourly basis but night service only operates Monday-Friday. Each bus is equipped with a bike rack that can hold up to 2 bikes.

  • Due to ongoing state budget uncertainty the neighborhood has had to enact some cuts to night service (all schedules will end an hour earlier, no night service on Saturdays, and route 904 is cut entirely) and could see more cuts in the future so refer to the website for any sudden developments.
  • Fare is $1.25 and includes a free transfer that you should request from the driver when boarding. Daytime buses all meet at the downtown on-street transfer center located at 5th Street & Capitol Avenue, while night service buses meet on the north side of the Old State Capitol on Washington Street between 5th Street and 6th Street.
  • The website has online schedules for each route. SMTD also provides their schedule data to a number of web/mobile apps including Google Maps, Bing Maps, Moovit, and TripGo which can be used to plan trips. Note that SMTD does not provide real-time information.

What to See

  • Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum - 112 North 6th Street 39.8032, -89.6473 ☎ +1 217 558-8844 +1-800-610-2094 Opening Hours: Daily 9AM Monday - 5PM $7.50/5.50/3.50/Free (Adults/Seniors 62+ & Military (with ID) & Students (with ID)/Children 5-15/Children under 5) Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Lincoln Museum - This stunning museum features extremely rare artifacts to Lincoln & others around him. Completely 21st Century (in a good way), this has to be a must see. The museum features an orientational Fourth-dimensional theater which is stunning.
  • Lincoln Home National Historic Site - 426 South Seventh Street 39.7972, -89.645 ☎ +1 217 492-4241 ext 266 | Opening Hours: Daily 8:30AM Monday - 5PM except 1 Jan 1st, 4th Thursday of Nov, and 25 Dec Free tour tickets. Parking $2 Lincoln Home National Historic Site Lincoln Home 1 The site features Abraham Lincoln's residence of 17 years, beautifully restored to its 1860 appearance. Entry to the home itself is only by ranger guided tour, but tickets can be obtained at the Visitor Center desk, and admission is free. The Visitor Center also offers an orientation film, along with other exhibits that change periodically. In addition to the home itself, a four block area has been preserved to look as it would in Lincoln's time period. Several of the other homes feature exhibits as well.
  • Lincoln-Herndon Law Office - 39.800278, -89.648056 Sixth and Adams Sts ☎ +1 217 785-7960 | Opening Hours: Closed for renovations Lincoln-Herndon Law Offices State Historic Site Lincoln-Herndon Law Offices State Historic Site - Featured here is the only surviving structure where Lincoln maintained working law offices. It has been restored and features an historical exhibit on the first floor. Guided Tours in Springfield (Illinois) by ehalal.io (email for prices) are available, with a suggested donation. The building is located just a stones throw away from the old state capitol, a great convenience for both Lincoln and the modern traveler.
  • Old State Capitol - 1 Old Capitol Plaza 39.8011, -89.6486 ☎ +1 217 785-7960 | Opening Hours: Daily 9AM Monday - 5PM, closed most holidays Old State Capitol State Historic Site Etc 450 - This building served as the seat of the Illinois state government from 1839-1876. It was here that Mr. Lincoln served his final term in the Illinois House of Representatives, and where he gave his famous "House Divided" speech. He used some rooms in the capitol as his presidential campaign headquarters. On 3–4 May 1865, an estimated 75,000 mourners filed past Lincoln's body as it lay in state in Representatives Hall, located in the capitol building. Guided Tours in Springfield (Illinois) by ehalal.io (email for prices) are available and the last one has begun 45 minutes before closing. The tour takes about 30 minutes, and a 15-minutes orientation video is also available. The entire building is handicap accessible.
  • Lincoln Tomb - 39.823333, -89.655833 Oak Ridge Cemetery ☎ +1 217 782-2717 | Opening Hours: Daily, March - Oct, 9AM Monday - 5PM. Tu, June - Aug, 7PM Monday - 8PM. Daily, November - Feb, 9AM Monday - 4PM. Closed most holidays Lincoln Tomb Abraham Lincoln Tomb Springfield Illiois Lincoln's Tomb is located within Oak Ridge Cemetery and the second most visited cemetery in the United States, after Arlington National Cemetery. Within the large monument is the final resting place of Lincoln and most of his immediate family. The small receiving vault where Lincoln's casket was originally placed is also located nearby. The tomb's interior is handicap accessible, but the exterior upper deck is not.
  • Lincoln Depot - 930 E. Monroe St. 39.7993, -89.6432 10th & Monroe ☎ +1 217 544-8695, +1 217 788-1356 | Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 10 AM Monday - 4 PM; Saturdays and Holidays: Call for availability Free Lincoln Depot The Lincoln Depot August 2004 - This restored railroad depot, located a few blocks from Abraham Lincoln's home, was where he started his inaugural journey to Washington, D.C. On 11 February 1861, a large crowd gathered outside to watch him board a special presidential train.
  • Illinois Korean War Memorial - Oak Ridge cemetery ☎ +1 217 782-2177, +1 217 788-1356 | Opening Hours: April - Aug 7AM Monday - 8PM, Sept-March 7AM Monday - 5:30PM
  • Dana-Thomas House - Susan Lawrence Dana House | 301 E Lawrence Ave 39.794333, -89.651389 ☎ +1 217 782-6776 | Opening Hours: W-Su 9AM Monday - 5PM, and seasonally Monday - Tuesday 10AM Monday - 2PM $10 adults / $5 children suggested donation Dana–Thomas House Susan Lawrence Dana House (7167054249) - Prairie style house designed by Frank Lloyd Wright that has been fully restored and preserved as a museum. Decorated with hundreds of pieces of original art glass and furniture designed by Wright for this location. The house was designed as a showplace for a Springfield socialite and it continues to impress visitors today.
  • Lincoln Memorial Garden - 2301 E Lake Dr 39.697222, -89.597222 ☎ +1 217 529-1111 | Opening Hours: Daily sunrise to sunset. Nature Center: Tuesday - Saturday 10AM Monday - 4PM; Sunday 1-4PM Free Abraham Lincoln Memorial Garden The Lincoln Memorial GardenImage.jpeg - Informal woodland garden designed by Jens Jensen. Consists of one hundred acres along Lake Springfield with more than five miles of nature trails populated by native Illinois wildflowers and trees. Also includes the Ostermeier Prairie, which is a restored century old farmstead.
  • Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site - 39.9737, -89.8397 In Petersburg, 20 mi/32 kilometers Northwest ☎ +1 217 632-4000 | Opening Hours: Daily Lincoln's New Salem New Salem village - This reconstruction of over two dozen 1830s log cabin houses at their original sites where Lincoln lived as a young man for over six years. Period costumes, oral historians and an attached evening theatre (see Performances link at this site) make this village of interest for all ages.
  • Illinois State Museum - 502 South Spring Street 39.7967, -89.6554 ☎ +1 217 782-7386 - Illinois State Museum
  • Vachel Lindsay House - 603 South Fifth Street 39.795783, -89.649731 ☎ +1 217 782-6776 | Opening Hours: Guided Tours in Springfield (Illinois) by ehalal.io (email for prices) by appointment only Vachel Lindsay House Vachel Lindsay House - - The birthplace and longtime home of the early 20th-century poet. The home was built prior to the Civil War, with a rear addition built by Lindsay's father in 1893.
  • Illinois State Capitol - 39.798333, -89.654444 - Illinois State Capitol Illinois State Capitol pano
  • Springfield and Central Illinois African-American History Museum - 1440 Monument Ave ☎ +1 217 391-6323 | Opening Hours: Tuesday to Friday Noon-4PM, Saturday 10AM Monday - 5PM Springfield and Central Illinois African-American History Museum A

Things to Do

  • Knight's Action Park - 1700 Recreation Dr 39.7389, -89.6865 Exit 93 off I-72 ☎ +1 217 546-8881 - Water park, miniature golf, go-carts, golf driving range, baseball batting cages, arcade and more.
  • Route 66 Drive-in | 1700 Recreation Dr Exit 93 off I-72 ☎ +1 217 546-8881 | Opening Hours: dusk Friday Saturday nights May-September $6, Ages 4-12 $4, Ages 3 and under free - Well attended, family oriented drive-in with two screens, each showing a double feature.
  • Springfield Sliders | Lanphier Ball Park, 1415 North Grand Ave E ☎ +1 217 679-3511 - $6-8 - Summer wooden-bat college league baseball team. Promotions, silly contests and giveaways at nearly every opportunity during the game keeps everyone involved.
  • The Muni - Springfield Municipal Opera | 815 E Lake Dr 39.7215, -89.6363 ☎ +1 217 793-6864 - Springfield Municipal Opera The_Muni_outdoor_theater_-_panoramio - This non-profit community theater stages four musicals each summer at their outdoor amphitheater. The organization has been active at this location for more than 50 years, which testifies to the fine productions. Park-like setting has areas for pre-show picnics. Reserved seats and lawn are both available.
  • Hoogland Center for the Arts - 420 South 6th Street 39.79768, -89.64754 ☎ +1 217 523-2787 +1 217 523-4895 - Hoogland Center for the Arts AA wide variety of music, dance and drama performances are staged at this downtown arts center. There is also art gallery space and a local artisans shop. Free evening and weekend parking in the ramp next door. Within walking distance of several restaurants downtown
  • Sangamon Auditorium - One University Plaza 39.7294, -89.6185 on the campus of the University of Illinois at Springfield ☎ +1 217 206-6160 +1 217 206-6391 - Sangamon Auditorium AA large venue that hosts big-name national touring acts of music, dance, broadway theater, etc.
  • Bank of Springfield Center - formerly Prairie Capital Convention Center | 1 Convention Center Plaza 39.8009, -89.6444 downtown at the cnr of 9th and Adams Sts ☎ +1 217 788-8800 - Bank of Springfield Center Bank of Springfield Center 2017
  • Lake Springfield - 39.759444, -89.600278 - Lake Springfield

Study in Springfield (Illinois)

  • The University of Illinois Springfield (UIS) is the newest of the University of Illinois's three campuses. Founded in 1970 as Sangamon State University and the University of Illinois Springfield claims a student body of 5,000 and a vibrant, modern prairie-style campus.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Springfield (Illinois)

  • Recycled Records | 625 E Adams Street Near the Hilton Downtown ☎ +1 217 522-5122 +1 217 525-2917 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 9AM Monday - 5:30PM, Saturday 9AM Monday - 5PM, Sunday Closed One of the largest independent record stores in the nation including a huge selection of new and vinyl. Also a buy/sell store dealing in DVD's, Cd's, stereo equipment and more! A must see in the downtown area.
  • Prairie Archives | 522 E Adams Street downtown on the Old Capital Plaza ☎ +1 217 522-9742 - Opening from Monday to Saturday 10AM Monday - 5PM - Friendly used bookseller with an extensive, widely-varied inventory. Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War are specialties of the shop. You can get lost for hours here.
  • Pease's Candy | A local candymaker still run by the original family now in its fifth generation. Chocolates, caramel, fudge, nuts, hard Candies, etc.

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| Sangamon Center North off Sangamon Ave ☎ +1 217 528-2810 | Opening Hours: Monday - Saturday 9AM Monday - 5PM, Sunday 11AM Monday - 5PM
  • Penny Lane Gifts | 2901 South MacArthur Blvd ☎ +1 217 787-2996 - Opening from Monday to Saturday 10AM Monday - 9PM, Sunday 11AM Monday - 6PM - Rock T-shirts, posters, mirrors, candles, incense, smoking supplies, crystals, adult toys, figurines.
  • Ergadoo | 1320 South State Street ☎ +1 217 544-9466 - Educational toy store and teacher's supply. Lots of clever games and imaginative toys. Also children's art supplies.
  • Southern Illinois University School of Medicine | 801 North Rutledge ☎ +1 217-545-8000 - This school, founded in the 1970s and affiliated with Memorial Medical Center and St. John's Hospital, has as its mission to provide doctors for central and southern Illinois.

Halal Restaurants in Springfield (Illinois)

One of the legendary food items that is part of the legacy of Springfield is the horseshoe sandwiches. The horseshoe sandwiches originated in Springfield, Illinois sometime in the early 20th century at the Leland Hotel. You can get horseshoe sandwiches at most Springfield restaurants, at some Halal restaurants in central Illinois, and at a few restaurants in other parts of the state. Horseshoes are not generally served outside of Illinois.

A traditional horseshoe is two hamburgers each on a piece of toast with fries and Cheese Sauce over the top. Variations now include broiled(or deep fried) tenderloins, shaved ham, shaved Chicken and even Vegetarian variations. A pony shoe is half a horseshoe - a sufficient quantity for most people.

  • Charlie Parker's | 700 North Street ☎ +1 217 241-2104 - $5-12 - Extra tasty American diner food served in a quonset hut decorated with rock-n-roll memorabilia.
  • Cozy Dog Drive In | 2935 South 6th Street ☎ +1 217 525-1992 +1 217-525-8539 Opening from Monday to Saturday 8AM Monday - 8PM $3-8 One of the original restaurants on historic Route 66. Their specialty is the Cozy Dog, a cornbread-encased wiener known elsewhere as a corn dog.
  • Feed Store | 516 E Adams Street Old Capitol Plaza ☎ +1 217 528-3355 - Opening from Monday to Saturday 11AM Monday - 3PM $6-12 - Known for their large selection of soups made fresh daily. Also serving sandwiches, salads and desserts.
  • Head West Sub Stop | Multiple locations $4-7 Tasty submarine sandwiches and a jam-band soundtrack. These hippies can make a great sandwiches.

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  • The Chili Parlor | 820 South 9th Street ☎ +1 217 523-4989 - Opening from Monday to Saturday 11AM Monday - 4PM $4-8 - One of the classic Springfield chili parlors. It was formerly known as Joe Roger's Chili and still uses the same chili recipe. Their chili is mixed to order with or without beans, with or without Meat and available with six different levels of spiciness. Eat a bowl of the hottest style and the JR Special, and get your name on the wall. Yes, in Springfield it is proper to spell it with only one "l".
  • Maid-Rite Sandwich Shop | 118 North Pasfield Street ☎ +1 217 523-0723 | Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 10AM Monday - 4PM, Saturday 11AM Monday - 3PM $4-7 - Classic fast food restaurant serving distinctive loose Meat sandwiches of spiced ground beef. Claims to have the first drive-thru window in the nation.
  • Vic's Pizzas | 2025 North Peoria Road ☎ +1 217 522-2464 - Thin crust pizza and a few basic Pasta dishes.

Mid-range

  • Darcy's Pint | 661 West Stanford Ave ☎ +1 217 492-8800 | Opening Hours: Monday - Thursday 11AM Monday - 10PM, Friday Saturday 11AM Monday - 11PM, Bar open until 1AM $8-16 - Typical Irish style pub with better than typical fare. They make a little extra effort with the food and it shows. Good place to try a horseshoe. Very busy at typical meal times.
  • Incredibly Delicious | 925 South 7th Street ☎ +1 217 528-8548 +1 217 528-7355$5-10 - French inspired bakery and cafe with artisanal bread and tempting desserts located in an old Italianate house. Sandwiches, salads and quiches also served for lunch. All-butter croissants are a specialty.
  • Robbie's Restaurant | Old Capitol Plaza ☎ +1 217 528-1901 +1 217 528-1962 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 11AM Monday - 7PM, Saturday 11AM Monday - 3PM $7-11 - Frequented by businesspeople and politicians for great sandwiches and cocktails. Live Jazz during Friday evenings.
  • Saputo Twins Corner | 801 E Monroe Street ☎ +1 217 522-0105 | Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 10:30AM Monday - 11PM, Saturday 5PM Monday - 11PM, Sunday 5PM Monday - 10PM $10-15 - Serving the same well-made basic Italian food that has remained a local favorite for decades.
  • Fritz's Wagon wheel | 2709 South MacArthur Blvd ☎ +1 217 546-9888 | Opening Hours: Tuesday - Sunday 4:30PM Monday - 10PM $10-25 - American style supper club serving Steaks, seafood, ribs, etc.
  • Gateway to India | 3115 Chatham Road ☎ +1 217 726-6890 - $10-15 Indian Cuisine. The lunch buffet is tasty and economical.
  • Maldaner's Restaurant | 222 South Sixth Street ☎ +1 217 522-4313 | Opening Hours: 11AM Monday - 2:30PM, 5PM Monday - 10PM Lunch $5-10, dinner $15-30 - Landmark fine dining (since 1884) convenient to many of the historic sites. Menu emphasizes local and organically grown foods. Seasonal al fresco dining available. Lunch is a particularly good value with a special menu of soups, salads and sandwiches. Reservations recommended for dinner.
  • Old Luxembourg Inn | 1900 South 15th Street ☎ +1 217 528-0503 | Opening Hours: Tuesday - Sunday 4:30PM Monday - 10PM $8-25 - Family owned Steaks house popular with local residents and visiting politicians. In the 60+ years this restaurant has been open and the surrounding neighborhood has had ups and downs, but the Old Lux has remained consistently good.
  • Floyd's Thirst Parlor | 210 South 5th Street downtown ☎ +1 217 522-2020 - Two-level bar in the heart of downtown that tends to attract a younger crowd. Great drink selection. Upstairs has a few swimmingpool tables, air hockey, and skee-ball.
  • The Gin Mill | 235 South 5th Street downtown ☎ +1 217 523-3050
  • Bar None | 245 South 5th Street downtown ☎ +1 217 523-3050
  • Obed & Isaac's Hookah Lounges | 500 South 6th Street 39.797047, -89.647517 a block west of the Lincoln Home ☎ +1 217 670-0627 - Good place to stop for a drink and some grub while in the Lincoln Home area. It has a spacious, dog-friendly organic juice garden with picnic tables and bocce ball courts.
  • Celtic Mist Pub | 117 South 7th Street 39.800998, -89.646636 downtown ☎ +1 217 528-7000 - One of the few cafes in town open until 3 AM sees most of its business after 1 when the other bars close. Lots of out-of-town folks tend to go here since it's in walking distance of several hotels.
  • Craft Beer Bar | 430 E Monroe Street 39.799359, -89.649574 downtown


  • Brewhaus | 617 E Washington Street 39.801807, -89.647131 downtown ☎ +1 217 525-6399
  • The Neighbors Beercade | 2266 South 6th Street 39.775357, -89.648415 about 3 miles south of downtown ☎ +1 217 679-8114 - A cozy dive bar with a variety of old-school arcade and pinball machines.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Springfield (Illinois)

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Halal-Friendly Accommodations inSpringfield (Illinois): A carefully selected list of hotels, lodges, and vacation rentals that cater to halal requirements, ensuring a comfortable and welcoming stay for Muslim travelers in Springfield (Illinois).

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

  • Comfort Inn - 3442 Freedom Dr Located off Interstate 72/US 36 West ☎ +1 217 787-2250
  • Comfort Suites - 2620 South Dirksen Pkwy ☎ +1 217 753-4000 - Featuring 91 double and king suites each with distinct sleeping and work/leisure areas.
  • Microtel Inn & Suites - 2636 Sunrise Dr ☎ +1 217 718-6842
  • The State House Inn a Clarion Collection Hotel - 101 E Adams ☎ +1 217 528-5100 - A hotel rich in history as well as a signature style and modern technology.
  • Sleep Inn - 3470 Freedom Dr off I-72 ☎ +1 217 787-6200
  • Maple Crest Bed & Breakfast - ☎ +1 217 632-0128 - In nearby Petersburg by Abraham Lincoln's New Salem Village.
  • Abraham Lincoln International Hostel - 421 E Jackson ☎ +1 217 522-8828
  • Wyndham Springfield Downtown - 700 E Adams Street ☎ +1 217 789-1530 - Located in downtown Springfield and the hotel is thirty stories tall. The cylinder-shaped black and white building is the tallest in Springfield.
  • Crowne Plaza Hotel | 3000 South Dirksen Pkwy Situated directly off of I-55 ☎ +1 217 529-7777 -

Stay safe

The city has seen a dramatic rise in panhandlers in the downtown area, especially near bars. Most are harmless but be cautious. Otherwise use common sense. Don't wander down dark alleys or leave valuables clearly visible in a parked vehicle and you should be fine.

Connect

Internet

The city provides a free wifi service, "SpringfieldFreeWifi," for the downtown area from Second to Ninth streets and East Jefferson Street to East Capitol Avenue.

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