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Thinkin' Lincoln

When you think Springfield, IL...you think Abe Lincoln, and why wouldn't you, he's our most famous resident! Be sure to check out our '5 Must See Lincoln Sites' blog.
"To this place, and the kindness of these people, I owe everything."
A. Lincoln

Explore our Itineraries

Bring the whole family for fun and adventure or make it a friends getaway. Best of Springfield, Abe's Perfect Journey, Route 66 and more.

Thinkin' Lincoln

Explore our Itineraries

Bring the whole family for fun and adventure or make it a friends getaway. Best of Springfield, Abe's Perfect Journey, Route 66 and more.

STREET ART

LOCAL DINING

ROUTE 66

RETAIL THERAPY

REUNITE in Springfield, IL!
Where history meets the road & families come to celebrate!

26 Things from A - Z

Life in the 'Bike Lane'

TIME FOR A COFFEE BREAK

events

Aug
6

Powerlight Abe Lincoln Car Show Spectacular & Super Cruise

Aug
7

Back to School Bash

Aug
12

Sammy Hagar & The Circle

Aug
13

DockDogs® at SCHEELS

Aug
13

Kane Brown & Restless Road

Aug
14

Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias

Aug
15

Toby Keith & Craig Morgan

Aug
16

Virtual: Summer Reading Club - The Green Bicycle

Aug
16

The Traveling Salvation Show: Neil Diamond Tribute

Aug
17

Chris Young & Ingrid Andress

Aug
18

Cool Cruisers Cruise-In

Aug
18

Virtual: Celebrating 50 Years of the Lincoln Home

Aug
18

I Love the 90s Tour

Aug
19

Badflower

Aug
20

Brett Young with Russell Dickerson

Aug
21

Bret Michaels with Dee Snider & Dokken

Aug
22

Abe's Amble 10k/5k

Aug
22

Powerlight Festival

Aug
22

George Thorogood & .38 Special

Aug
27

Old Capitol Blues and BBQ

Aug
27

Billy Bob Thornton & The Boxmasters

Aug
27

Dual Piano

Aug
28

Cool Cruisers Cruise-In

Aug
29

43rd Annual Mustang and All Ford Show

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1908 Race Riot

On August 14th, 1908 the residents in Springfield had no idea what devistation they were waking up to and the changes it would make to the history of our nation. The Springfield 1908 Race Riot heavily influenced the creation of the NAACP. Officially starting on February 12, 1909, just 6 months later.

Enjoy Local Brew + Wine

Brew + wine enthusiasts will find the capitol city a tasty treat with 6 wineries & 6 breweries, 3 of which are located downtown in walking distance of each other.

1908 Race Riot

Enjoy Local Brew + Wine

Brew + wine enthusiasts will find the capitol city a tasty treat with 6 wineries & 6 breweries, 3 of which are located downtown in walking distance of each other.