Springfield Visitors Center
Springfield Visitors Center
4.5
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
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Springfield Visitors Center is located on the first floor of the Lincoln-Herndon Law Office across from the Old State Capitol. Stop by to find all the information you need to help create your legendary experience in Springfield. One of our travel experts is available to help you with any of your questions. Pick up an Explorer Passport - Abe's Hat Hunt & Living Legends and Landmarks of Route 66. The free passport is filled with 25 sites, attractions, museums and culinary treasures in one pocket-size passport of fun! While you are there, be sure to see the installation of the Lincoln-Herndon Law Office as well as the U.S. Post Office, which was located in the building from 1841-1849. We are excited to share our center with you and highlight all Springfield has to offer travelers to the Capital of Illinois.
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IraBfromCSG
Jacksonville, FL397 contributions
Jun 2021
After we visited all of the landmarks planned, we stopped by the Visitors center looking for other ideas. They told us about a Walking Tour of the 1908 race riot sights, which was fascinating and informative. They provided a listing of more than 20 fresh ideas, many with discount coupons available. A great place to go if visiting the area
Written June 13, 2021
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Robin T
Blue Island, IL41 contributions
Mar 2021 • Family
We went to get suggestions on what to do. They gave us a list of places to visit and suggestions on where to eat. It's a cute place. Abraham Lincoln had a law office on the second floor of the building. They have a replica of what his office may have looked like.
Written April 1, 2021
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Travelling To's
32 contributions
Apr 2023 • Family
First time Springfield visitors from Chicago. Dropped by the visitor center, received with a friendly and very welcoming atmosphere. The center is clean, organized. Miss Cathy A. shared so many helpful informations not only about where we can go but also shared how to get from one place to the other. Best of all, she shared the specialties which are Unique to Springfield, the "Must-have" while we are here.. the Horseshoe sandwich and the famous Cozy Dog. We have yet to figure out how to get the Cozy dog as we travelled via Amtrak and do not plan to rent-a-car. We have a couple of days to figure that out 😀 a huge thank you Miss Cathy A. and the 2 ladies with her at the center. Thanks for sharing the recipes too. Thanks so much ladies. Appreciate all you do!
Written April 4, 2023
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Tina L
Chicago, IL291 contributions
Mar 2022 • Family
Definitely stop by before exploring historic sites in Springfield. Lots of good information. Lots of useful maps and help with parking information.
Written March 22, 2022
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fredkat73
Michigan98 contributions
Oct 2016 • Couples
We first parked at Municipal Parking ramp that charge .75 cents an hour and as we were walking toward the Museum we saw the Visitors Bureau and decided to stop there. At this place we were able to get free parking at any meters with grey top and they gave us a card to put on the dashboard with date of visit. They also gave us coupon for two adult tickets for 16 dollars which was cheaper then AAA for the Museum. We went back to get our car from the Municipal lot and found a meter parking very close to the Museum and placed the card on the dashboard and had no problems. We walked to all the other places of interest which was not very far from each other.
Written October 20, 2016
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Nat G
Mundelein, IL94 contributions
Apr 2016 • Business
If this is your first trip to Springfield, stop in to get all of your questions answered and receive a map and individual booklets to familiarize you with all that the Capitol ha to offer, including suggestions for dining.
Written May 18, 2016
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Janet L
Saint Louis, MO617 contributions
Mar 2016 • Family
This is a small visitor center, but the resources are great. In addition to brochures they will map out a walking or driving route for you. They also have special offers. For example they gave us a free parking pass for the length of our visit and told us where we could use it. There was also a discount offer for the Lincoln Museum and Train Station.
Written March 28, 2016
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rduinc
Annapolis, MD2,245 contributions
Jul 2016 • Couples
Definitely stop here when starting your visit in Springfield. Staff is friendly and very helpful. If you know what you want to do, ask for discount tickets. We got a large discount for the Lincoln Museum. They also offer free parking so ask for that also.
Written July 20, 2016
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Cale773
Chicago, IL80 contributions
Oct 2020
we stopped by to get more information of what was open due to the restrictions, very helpful. This is also next to the old state capitol.
Written November 20, 2020
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veratom
Combined Locks, WI73 contributions
Jun 2018 • Family
This was our first stop, thinking this is where we buy tickets for the Lincoln home tour. I'm glad we stopped here for sure. They are very helpful and friendly. This city REALLY caters to the tourists and are set up with maps, free parking passes, tour information, and a wealth of knowledge. They take time with each visitor to explain the best attractions, suggest a sequence. There is so much to see in this pleasant city. It was great.
This visitors bureau is absolutely the best! Go here first.
This visitors bureau is absolutely the best! Go here first.
Written June 26, 2018
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Jennifer G
Norwalk, United States1 contribution
Could you please e-mail me more information regarding the Illinois State-Fair?
Thank you in advance,
Jennifer Galeano
ntune
Black Mountain, NC164 contributions
I have never attended the Illinois State Fair, Sorry.
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- Springfield Visitors Center is open:
- Mon - Sat 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
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