• March 13, 2020
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• Alison Warren

Updated on June 11, 2021

 

Looking forward to your visit!  

We are here and ready to help make your adventure in Springfield ABE-mazing!

   The City of Springfield and Visit Springfield are staying up-to-date with what is happening in the State of Illinois. Learn more by visiting Governor Pritzker Facebook page. 

For more information on Governor Pritzker's Phase 5, click here. 

Please keep both our locals and visitors safe

• If you are experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms, please keep everyone safe and reschedule your visit to Springfield.
• Bring your own PPE, such as face covering and hand sanitizer. Face coverings are highly recommended.
• Practice social distancing.
• Be prepared to reserve your activities in advance in order to help our partners be prepared for your visit.
• Support local business as much as possible while visiting.

Springfield Visitors Center

Open Monday - Friday 9 am - 5 pm. & Saturday 9 am - 3 pm. Just give us a quick call at 217-789-2360 if you have any questions. For more info and a list of the Visitors Center's Safety Precautions, click here. 

Springfield Sites

Many of our sites & attractions are open. Please check directly with each sites website or Facebook for the latest updates. 

• Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum - Are you fully vaccinated? Then you can receive free admission, with proof of vaccine, now through June 30th. Learn more here 
• Lincoln's New Salem  
• Lincoln Home 
• Illinois State Military Museum
• Old State Capitol
• Lincoln Tomb
• Dana-Thomas House - A Frank Lloyd Wright Design
• Illinois State Museum
• Edwards Place
• Vachel Lindsay Home
• Henson Robinson Zoo
• Abraham Lincoln Long Nine Museum
• Lincoln Depot 
• Washington Park Botanical Gardens
• Springfield & Central IL African American History Museum
• Illinois State Capitol - Currently closed. Re-opening June 21st.
• Kidzeum - Currently  closed. Re-opening July 3rd.
• Grand Army of the Republic  - Currently closed

Eat + Drink

Restaurants and bars are open for indoor dining. Curbside & delivery are still available as well, just check with each location prior to dining for more details. For a full list of out local dining spots, click here.

Breweries & Wineries are also open for indoor seating. Check with each location prior to for full operational info.  For a full list of Brew + Wine, click here.

                    

Help show support to our local businesses today! Get a Local First's “Shop Local Springfield Card.” 

All in 4U 

Springfield & Sangamon County are committed to stopping the spread of COVID-19. Our local businesses are unifying and pledging to GO ALL OUT to ensure the health and safety of anyone who walks through their business doors. We are ALL ready to get back to life and business as usual once again, but safely. Taking the ALL IN 4U pledge signals an individual and collaborative effort to continue minimizing the incidence of COVID-19 in our city and county.  For more info: AllIn4U.org 

Other COVID-19 Resources

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 
• Illinois Department of Public Health
• Sangamon County Public Health Department
• City of Springfield's Resources

Explore our Itineraries

From Abe's Perfect Journey & Legendary Route 66 to Best of Springfield & Illinois Made Springfield Makers, Springfield's got just what you need to make your visit a perfect one.