Why Travel &Tourism Matter in Springfield, IL

We pass popular tourist sites like the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum every day; we may not even think of how it supports our community. But the ALPLM and others like the Dana-Thomas House, Old State Capitol, our fabulous locally owned restaurants, and the many valued retailers are the backbone of Springfield, IL. These places define our community, provide our families with jobs and have given us, and thousands of annual visitors, a lifetime of memories. 

Travel & Tourism matter, and they improve Springfield, IL in ways that have a wide-reaching impact on residents. Travel & Tourism support 3,400 jobs in... Read More

Summer Festivals & Events

Make Springfield and our many summer festivals part of your summer plans! Yes, we’re known for Abraham Lincoln, but we’ve also got all the hot local music festivals, fireworks, and food you could want. Here’s a taste of what’s coming this summer.

Find the full list of summer events on our events calendar.

Levitt AMP Springfield May 30 – August 1

Free concerts over 10 Thursdays from May 30 - August 1. On the Y Block at 4th and Jackson in downtown Springfield. Thanks for supporting the Levitt AMP Springfield Music Series, bringing our community together through the power of free, live music.

History Comes Alive June... Read More

Introducing

‘The Coliseum of Champions’

Update: June 3

Progress continues and the sights and sounds of construction are ever-apparent on the Illinois State Fairgrounds. The $10.2 million dollar renovation of the ‘Coliseum of Champions’ is in full swing.  Despite battling less than stellar weather conditions this month, crews can be seen working diligently to keep the project on the targeted completion date of July 20^th, 2019. Excitement is building as more groups sign on for future events in the renovated space.   

Built in 1901, the Coliseum at the Illinois State Fairgrounds stands at the epicenter of the 366-acre Illinois State... Read More

Time to take that much need coffee break!!

A Classic Americana, an Espresso, how about a Latte, a Pour Over or even your basic cup of Joe; whatever you are looking for Springfield’s got it!! If it’s the atmosphere you crave, we’ve got it…or how about the aroma of fresh brewed coffee, we’ve got that too!

Check out the list of a few of Springfield's Local Coffee Shops!

Anvil & Forge Brewing & Distilling

If you’re a little confused by the name, yes they are a Microbrewery of Craft Beer but in February 2019 that added the art of brewing coffee in partnership with Crown Brew Coffee Co., to accommodate the coffee loving crowd in Historic Downtown... Read More

Springfield’s SPRING Festivals & Events

It’s SPRING Time….oh yay! Goodbye snow & grey skies, Hello flowers & sunshine!

Spring season kicks off all the outdoor Festivals & Events, and we are so excited!

Start planning your visit today!

Here are FIVE of our Annual Spring Events.

Lincoln Presidential Half Marathon: April 6 starting in Downtown Springfield

Immerse yourself in Abraham Lincoln history and enjoy a scenic run past the Lincoln Home, the Lincoln-Herndon Law Office and Lincoln Tomb in Oak Ridge Cemetery. The USATF certified course starts and ends at the historic Old State Capitol. The Lincoln sites and... Read More