Springfield, Sangamon County, IL

Places to go in Springfield

57 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

Arts & Culture

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

Lincoln museum with historical exhibits, full-size replicas of life scenes & original artifacts.

212 N 6th St, Springfield, IL 62701, USA

Amazing Xscapes

Family

Amazing Xscapes

Amazing Xscapes, 1650 Wabash Ave Ste C, Springfield, IL 62704, USA

Arlington's Catering & Historic Venue

Arts & Culture

Arlington's Catering & Historic Venue

210 Broadway, Springfield, IL 62701, USA

Bank of Springfield Center

Arts & Culture

Bank of Springfield Center

Convention Center Plaza #1, Springfield, IL 62701, USA

Bella Milano Springfield

Food & Drink

Bella Milano Springfield

Large, buzzing local chain branch with a varied Italian menu of pizzas, pastas, entrees & cocktails.

4525 Wabash Ave, Springfield, IL 62711, USA

BJ Grand Salon & Spa

Wellness

BJ Grand Salon & Spa

3300 Robbins Rd, Springfield, IL 62704, USA

BJ Grand Salon & Spa

Wellness

BJ Grand Salon & Spa

3055 Professional Dr, Springfield, IL 62703, USA

Boondocks

Nightlife

Boondocks

9,000-sq.-ft. venue with standing room only & a bar, hosting concerts by national & local musicians.

2909 N Dirksen Pkwy, Springfield, IL 62702, USA

Boone's

Food & Drink

Boone's

Western–themed haunt featuring burgers, beers & spirits, plus breakfast in a relaxed atmosphere.

301 W Edwards St, Springfield, IL 62704, USA

BounceTag

Family

BounceTag

3720 Hollis Dr, Springfield, IL 62711, USA

Café Moxo

Food & Drink

Café Moxo

Coffee drinks, pastries, breakfast fare & sandwiches served in relaxed, contemporary environs.

2661 Chatham Rd, Springfield, IL 62704, USA

Centennial Park

Outdoors

Centennial Park

5529 Bunker Hill Rd, Springfield, IL 62711, USA

Chesapeake Seafood House

Food & Drink

Chesapeake Seafood House

American eatery in an 1850s mansion offering seafood, steaks & a raw bar in old-style environs.

3045 E Clear Lake Ave, Springfield, IL 62702, USA

Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant

Food & Drink

Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant

Upscale chain serving New American fare paired with house-label wines in a contemporary setting.

2501 Wabash Ave, Springfield, IL 62704, USA

Custom Cup Coffee

Food & Drink

Custom Cup Coffee

319 E Monroe St, Springfield, IL 62701, USA

Dana-Thomas House State Historic Site

Arts & Culture

Dana-Thomas House State Historic Site

Museum in a historic Frank Lloyd Wright home from 1902 housing many original furnishings.

301 E Lawrence Ave, Springfield, IL 62703, USA

Ergadoozy

Family

Ergadoozy

1320 S State St, Springfield, IL 62704, USA

Grab-A-Java

Food & Drink

Grab-A-Java

1702 S 6th St, Springfield, IL 62703, USA

Grandstand and Racetrack

Sports & Recreation

Grandstand and Racetrack

Illinois State Fairgrounds Racetrack, 1101 E Sangamon Ave, Springfield, IL 62702, USA

Guest House Coffee and Pastries

Food & Drink

Guest House Coffee and Pastries

113 S Kickapoo St, Lincoln, IL 62656, USA

Hae's Bakery & Coffee Shoppe

Food & Drink

Hae's Bakery & Coffee Shoppe

917 W Jefferson St, Springfield, IL 62702, USA

Henson Robinson Zoo

Family

Henson Robinson Zoo

90+ species native to North & South America, Australia, Africa & Asia in naturalistic environs.

1100 E Lake Shore Dr, Springfield, IL 62712, USA

Home Plate Bar & Grill

Food & Drink

Home Plate Bar & Grill

2571 S Koke Mill Rd, Springfield, IL 62704, USA

Illinois State Museum

Arts & Culture

Illinois State Museum

Educational venue dedicated to the culture, history, geology, anthropology & art of Illinois.

502 S Spring St, Springfield, IL 62706, USA