Springfield, Sangamon County, IL
Places to go in Springfield
9 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.
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Centennial Park
5529 Bunker Hill Rd, Springfield, IL 62711, USA
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Lincoln Memorial Garden and Nature Center
100-acre woodland & prairie garden honoring Abraham Lincoln, with trails, bridges & a pond.
2301 E Lake Shore Dr, Springfield, IL 62712, USA
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Lincoln Park Pavilion
1601 N 5th St, Springfield, IL 62702, USA
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Rock Springs Nature Center
3939 Nearing Ln, Decatur, IL 62521, USA
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Sangchris Lake State Park
Walking trails amid native forests, plus picnic areas & fishing options in a 3,000+-acre state park.
9898 Cascade Rd, Rochester, IL 62563, USA
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Southwind Park
Accessible 80-acre park with a lake, 5 sensory gardens, a children's playground & sports facilities.
4965 S 2nd St, Springfield, IL 62703, USA
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Stuart Park
1800 Winch Ln, Springfield, IL 62702, USA
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Washington Park
Green space featuring a playground, a bell tower, a botanical garden & 2 ponds with ducks & geese.
1501 S Grand Ave W, Springfield, IL 62704, USA
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Washington Park Botanical Garden
Free garden with seasonal flowers, roses, trees, tropical greenhouses & a glass-domed conservatory.
1740 W Fayette Ave, Springfield, IL 62704, USA