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Visit Springfield , where history meets the road! 🎩

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The City of Springfield's social media policy:https://ess.springfield.il.us/Documents/Policies/SocialMediaPolicy2022.pdf Travel iconic Route 66 to Springfield, IL. Experience one of America’s most beloved presidents, Abraham Lincoln. Relax at one of our local wineries or breweries while enjoying the ultimate cuisine. Discover vibrant arts and architecture, including the Illinois State Capitol and

Frank Lloyd Wright’s Dana-Thomas House. Snap a photo along Route 66 as you stop to check out attractions including the Route 66 Twin Drive In, Cozy Dog Drive In and Motorheads Bar, Grille & Museum. Visit our website to find inspiration, itineraries and all the details you need to plan the perfect road trip! Click here: https://visitspringfieldillinois.com/Default

Host the perfect Convention or Meeting in Springfield! Get started here, https://visitspringfieldillinois.com/Meet/MeetOverview for more info. Check out our Youth, Adult or Motorcoach options. https://visitspringfieldillinois.com click on TOUR for more information. The City of Springfield's social media policy is available online at www.springfield.il.us/Docs/CitySocialMediaSiteTermsUsePolicy2021.pdf. For more information about the City of Springfield, Illinois visit www.springfield.il.us.

The Illinois State Museum is home to three floors of exhibitions that tell the story of Illinois' land, life, people and...
09/06/2026

The Illinois State Museum is home to three floors of exhibitions that tell the story of Illinois' land, life, people and art, and is the perfect place for kids and adults alike!

Youth can visit the Mary Ann MacLean Play Museum to experience working at a museum through play. ⛏

Learn more and plan your next visit 👉 https://www.visitspringfieldillinois.com/LocationDetails/?id=Illinois-State-Museum

Beard or No Beard? 🤔Did you know Lincoln is said to be the first president to have a full beard after receiving a letter...
09/05/2026

Beard or No Beard? 🤔

Did you know Lincoln is said to be the first president to have a full beard after receiving a letter from 11 year-old Grace Bedell, suggesting he lengthen his whiskers to gain votes?

Although his beard did not come into existence until after he won the election in 1860! 🎩

We're just one month away from the Miles of Possibility Route 66 Conference happening right here in Springfield, IL. C...
09/04/2026

We're just one month away from the Miles of Possibility Route 66 Conference happening right here in Springfield, IL. Come experience the stories, people and places that continue to shape the legacy of Route 66!

📅 October 8–11
📍 President Abraham Lincoln Springfield - a Doubletree by Hilton Hotel

Your registration offers HUGE VALUE with:
• 3 evening events
• 2 full days of conference programming
• Meals Included: 2 breakfasts + 2 lunches

🎤 Keynote Speaker:
Best‑selling author of the EZ 66 Guide for Travelers, JERRY MCCLANAHAN

📚 Some Session Topics include:
• Stories from the Road: The Importance of Oral History
• The Making of the Route 66 Experience by Ace Sign Company
• Women’s Work on 66
• Overnight Lodging: From Motor Camps to Motel Chains
• The ,Oklahoma Story
• The International Appeal of Route 66 with

To learn more details, to register, and to book your hotel room, visit route66milesofpossiblity.com. Don't delay!! Come Celebrate 100 Years of the Mother Road!

Hockey season will be back in Springfield, September 18! 🏒The Springfield Jr. Blues return to the Nelson Center for anot...
09/04/2026

Hockey season will be back in Springfield, September 18! 🏒

The Springfield Jr. Blues return to the Nelson Center for another exciting season! 🎉 Find their full schedule and plan your visit on our ongoing events page: https://www.visitspringfieldillinois.com/EventDetails/?id=40418

📸: Springfield Jr. Blues

Step into Springfield’s past with the Sangamon County Historical Society’s Echoes of Yesteryear: A Walk Through Oak Ridg...
09/03/2026

Step into Springfield’s past with the Sangamon County Historical Society’s Echoes of Yesteryear: A Walk Through Oak Ridge Cemetery on October 4. 🕰️✨

Along this guided walk, you’ll meet costumed actors who bring to life the stories of remarkable individuals laid to rest at Oak Ridge Cemetery — people who shaped our community’s early history. 👏

💲Free and open to the public (donations are suggested)
⏳ 12 PM to 3 PM (Last tour at 3 PM)

Learn more & plan your visit 👉 https://www.visitspringfieldillinois.com/EventDetails/?id=39594

📸: Sangamon County Historical Society

State Historic Sites at Springfield, IL

Weekend vibes loading... 🎼🏍🌞 Get ready for an action-packed weekend in Springfield! Get a snapshot of the fun here and...
09/03/2026

Weekend vibes loading... 🎼🏍🌞

Get ready for an action-packed weekend in Springfield! Get a snapshot of the fun here and head to our website for more info 👉 https://www.visitspringfieldillinois.com/Events?id=Upcoming

Women's Pro Baseball League Dumb Records University of Illinois Springfield Springfield Mile SOB Festival The Railyard - Springfield, IL Old Capitol Farmers Market presented by HSHS St. John's It's All About W**e State Historic Sites at Springfield, IL

09/02/2026

You can’t visit Springfield without exploring at least one of the many Lincoln Sites 🎩 Place your finger on a Lincoln and let fate decide…👇

1️⃣ Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum
2️⃣ Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site
3️⃣ Lincoln Home National Historic Site
4️⃣ Old State Capitol
5️⃣ Lincoln Tomb

Head to our blog to learn more about each of these must-visit Lincoln sites and start planning your Springfield adventure: https://www.visitspringfieldillinois.com/BlogDetails/5_Lincoln_Sites_You_Do_Not_Want_To_Miss

State Historic Sites at Springfield, IL

There’s still time to get your kicks on Route 66! 🌅✨2026 marks the Route 66 Centennial, and Springfield is the perfect p...
09/02/2026

There’s still time to get your kicks on Route 66! 🌅✨

2026 marks the Route 66 Centennial, and Springfield is the perfect place to experience the Mother Road while this once-in-a-lifetime celebration is happening.

From iconic neon and roadside attractions to classic Americana and unforgettable stops along the way, there’s still time to make your own Route 66 memories. 🚗💨

Don’t wait until the Centennial is over — start planning your Springfield Route 66 adventure now!

📍 The Illinois State Fairgrounds Route 66 Experience
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Springfield, IL
62701

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