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capitalcityvisitor.com visitspringfieldillinois.com 2 | capitalcityvisitor.com | www.visitspringfieldillinois.com | Capital City Visitor 2021/2022 Capital City Visitor 2021/2022 | www.visitspringfieldillinois.com | capitalcityvisitor.com | 3 4 | capitalcityvisitor.com | www.visitspringfieldillinois.com | Capital City Visitor 2021/2022 About the cover artist David Hinds This year’s cover, “Welcome to Springfield,” is by David Hinds of Springfield, winner of this year’s Capital City Visitor cover art contest, which drew more than 40 entries. Hinds and the other entrants will have their artwork on display at the Old State Capitol beginning April 24, and cash prizes were awarded to the top three winners. Hinds is a self-taught artist who works predominantly in pastels after observing folk artist George Colin’s mastery of the medium. George and his wife, Winnie, were treasured neighbors and friends. Hinds grew up on a farm situated between Lincoln’s New Salem and Springfield and has many fond memories to draw from, including summer vacation adventures across America in the family’s tiny camper. Hinds shares his love of art with his wife, Lynn Snyder-Hinds, whose art graced the cover of the 2019-2020 Capital City Visitor. Hinds says he is still experimenting and learning as he goes, and the best compliment is hearing his work brings happiness to those viewing it. He hopes his “Welcome to Springfield” piece reflects that every day is a celebration in the Land of Lincoln.

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Contents Abe’s hometown p8

Museums and historic sites p14 Springfield Art p8 Association p20 Visual and performing arts p22

Visit Springfield highlights p25 Springfield city and p44 downtown maps p38

The capital city p42 What the locals do for fun p44 The outdoors p48 p52 The nightlife p52 Food and drinks p55 Drink up p64 Shopping/Retail p66 p55 This year’s big events p69

Capital City Visitor 2021/2022 | www.visitspringfieldillinois.com | capitalcityvisitor.com | 7 The president and his family greet visitors in the museum’s entry plaza, with a replica of the White House in the background. Abe’s hometown Meet Springfield’s best-known resident and revered icon

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, it is pioneer village helped elect Lincoln to Washington.” just curious about the life of the Great advised to check individual websites for the state legislature, he had to borrow After Lincoln’s assassination, a Emancipator, you should begin your up-to-date information and offerings money to purchase a suit. At the age grieving nation cast him as a mythic visit at the museum, on the northeast of 28 he moved to Springfield without figure. Over the years Springfield corner of Jefferson and Sixth streets. Two centuries after his birth, enough money to buy a bed. Through has become a destination for many The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Springfield’s best-known resident initiative, hard work and talent, he American pilgrimages. But in Lincoln’s Library and Museum parking ramp is remains a revered icon, a leader became an established and respected hometown you’ll find not only the off Sixth Street between Madison and who bore the weight of destiny to lawyer, was elected to the U.S. remnants of Honest Abe the rail- Mason streets. his untimely demise. Born in dire Congress, debated Stephen Douglas in splitter, you’ll also discover a more All museum exhibits are located poverty and self-educated, Abraham an unsuccessful bid for the U.S. Senate, complex, shrewd and wondrous man on the ground floor, and all facilities Lincoln rose to lead our nation during and in 1860 was elected the 16th than the one likely encountered in are in compliance with the Americans its darkest time. His words inspired president of the United States. your high school textbooks. with Disabilities Act. On the entryway Americans during the Civil War, and As Lincoln left for the nation’s floor, a compass points visitors to they inspire us today. capital in 1861 and the Civil War Abraham Lincoln Presidential the plaza where the historical tour Lincoln was born in Kentucky, grew appeared imminent, he prophetically Museum begins. Visitors see a replica of up in Indiana and came into his own told a crowd assembled at the train 212 N. Sixth St. Lincoln’s boyhood home in Indiana in Illinois. As a young man, he arrived station in Springfield: “I now leave, 217-558-8948 and the front of the White House as in New Salem. A year later, he was not knowing when, or whether ever, presidentlincoln.illinois.gov it appeared in 1861. From that sunny elected captain of a militia company in I may return, with a task before me Admission atrium-like area, with its 70-foot the Black Hawk Indian wars. When the greater than that which rested on Whether you’re a Lincoln researcher or ceiling, visitors may proceed to any of

8 | capitalcityvisitor.com | www.visitspringfieldillinois.com | Capital City Visitor 2021/2022 the display areas. organizations. Whether learning Lincoln Home National This state-of-the-art facility was more about the life and times of Historic Site carefully designed with exacting President Lincoln or following 426 S. 7th St. historical detail. Amazingly well- your own family’s genealogical 217-391-3221 preserved artifacts tell the entire ties to Illinois, the Presidential nps.gov/liho life story of our nation’s 16th Library is an amazing resource of Free (free ticket required for home President. Dedicated to the life information for families, historians tour) and legacy of Abraham Lincoln, the and scholars. The National Park Service invites Presidential Museum, unlike any you to walk in the footsteps other in the U.S., features high-tech Union Square Park of Abraham Lincoln at Lincoln exhibits, interactive displays, and Union Square Park, also located Home National Historic Site. multimedia programs, as well as a across the street from the Abraham Conveniently located in downtown reproduction of the White House as Lincoln Presidential Library Springfield, the four-square-block it looked in 1861. and Museum, is home to two historic site is within easy walking The holographic and special Abraham Lincoln statues and “Acts distance of several other historic effects theaters will entertain, of Intolerance,” a sculpture by sites, hotels and restaurants. educate and mesmerize you with Preston Jackson commemorating In 1861, Abraham Lincoln left ghostly images, live actors and the Springfield Race Riot of 1908. his home of 17 years – the only high action. Witness the 1860 The park is the site of occasional home he ever owned – to serve as Presidential Election as though it concerts and special events the 16th President of the United were happening today, complete hosted by the Abraham Lincoln States. The Lincoln Home has been with television news coverage and Presidential Library and Museum. completely restored to its 1860 campaign commercials. Items from the institution’s world-class Lincoln Collection, numbering in the tens of thousands, are exhibited on a The Illinois Gallery rotating basis in the Museum’s hosts a changing variety of presentations about Illinois history Treasures Gallery, including an and art. Upcoming exhibits: original hand-written copy of the Gettysburg Address, the evening The State of Sound ( gloves in President Lincoln’s pocket April 30, 2021 – Jan. 23, 2022) the night he was assassinated, From Muddy Waters to REO Speedwagon, Cheap Trick to Earth and the quill pen used to sign the Wind and Fire and Chance the Rapper, the land of Lincoln has Emancipation Proclamation. produced some of the most highly celebrated music in rock In Mrs. Lincoln’s Attic, kids can history. Musicians, legendary radio stations, and musical gear play with a model of the Lincoln have shaped the sonic history of Illinois and the world. This Home, try on period clothing, exhibit will showcase the achievements and contributions perform chores from the 1800s, of Illinois’ finest in music. Written by award-winning author, and play with reproduction historic documentary-producer and former Chicago Sun-Times columnist toys. They can also have their and critic, Dave Hoekstra. photos take with life-size models of Abraham Lincoln as a boy and an adult, as well as with Mary Todd and the Lincoln children. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library Library and Museum 112 N. Sixth St. 800-610-2094 Lincoln’s Life in Letters (Coming in 2021) presidentlincoln.illinois.gov At its heart, the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Free Museum is a showcase for the millions of items housed in its The Lincoln Presidential Library is collection devoted to Illinois history and Abraham Lincoln. On any just across Jefferson Street from given day, at least 100 of those items are on display. Included in the museum and contains an the collection are more than 1,600 documents in Lincoln’s hand. overwhelming treasury of carefully Explore Lincoln’s life through some of the documents that shaped preserved Lincoln documents and the museum exhibits and the stories they tell. artifacts, including more than 12 Written by ALPLM historians, designed and created by ALPLM’s million items from the Illinois exhibit team, Lincoln’s Life in Letters will be installed throughout State Historical Library. The Lincoln the first-floor atrium of ALPLM’s Library building. Lincoln’s life, Collection is also housed in the from childhood through his presidency, will be told through his library, as is the Papers of Abraham own correspondence in a semi-permanent display. The exhibit Lincoln research project. will feature 10 facsimiles of letters from ALPLM’s collection The library is home to a rotating which are curated and interpreted to help illuminate significant display of paintings, sculptures milestones in Lincoln’s life. and other creations from local arts

Capital City Visitor 2021/2022 | www.visitspringfieldillinois.com | capitalcityvisitor.com | 9 hall flanked by rooms interpreting Edwards Place Historic Home government offices, a library and 700 N. Fourth St. the Supreme Court room. Also, a 217-523-2631 new video room and artifact gallery edwardsplace.org are located on the first floor. The Admission second-floor rooms were recreated This antebellum mansion has recently to include a magnificent rotunda, undergone a full-scale restoration legislative chambers and smaller to its 1850s appearance. Visitors offices and meeting rooms. Visitors will see the house as it appeared can take a 30-minute guided tour when it was owned by Benjamin S. or view the rooms on their own. The Edwards and his family, who were State Historic Sites at Springfield are relatives of Abraham Lincoln through managed by the Illinois Department marriage. The Lincolns were frequent of Natural Resources, Office of Land guests in the home. Another Lincoln Management. connection is the “courting couch” and “wedding piano” now displayed in Lincoln-Herndon Law Offices the front parlor of Edwards Place. Both 1 S. Old State Capitol Plaza originally belonged to Mary Lincoln’s 217-785-7960 sister, Elizabeth, with whom Mary lived Facebook.com/ before her marriage. Closed January- Lincoln Tomb StateHistoricSitesOfSpringfieldIL February. PHOTO JOSEPH COPLEY Free The first floor has recently reopened Lincoln Tomb appearance and reveals much about Lincoln used the Old State Capitol’s as the Springfield Visitors Center, 1500 Monument Ave. Lincoln as husband, father, neighbor governor’s room as his headquarters. operated by Visit Springfield. Visitors Oak Ridge Cemetery and politician. John Jones, Frances Gage and many can also see a re-creation of a post 217-782-2717 Tours of this national treasure are other leaders worked here as well to office that was in the building during http://historicspringfield.dnr.illinois. conducted by National Park Service expand the meaning of freedom in Lincoln’s time. The two upper floors are gov/ Rangers. Free tickets are required for Illinois. currently closed for reconstruction. Facebook.com/ house tours and may be obtained at On May 3 and 4, 1865, following Though Lincoln practiced law at StateHistoricSitesOfSpringfieldIL the Lincoln Home Visitors Center – Lincoln’s assassination, 75,000 a variety of locations, Springfield’s Donations accepted which also houses a scaled model of mourners convened at the Old State Lincoln-Herndon Law Office is the only A 117-foot granite tomb in Oak Ridge 1860 Springfield. A complete tour of Capitol to bid farewell as Lincoln’s such structure still in existence today. Cemetery houses the remains of the historic site takes approximately body was lying in state in the Originally designed as a commercial Abraham Lincoln, his wife and three two hours. Onsite parking is $2 per building’s Representatives Hall. structure, Lincoln and law partner of their four sons (Lincoln’s oldest son, hour, and admission to the Lincoln In the 1960s, the Greek Revival- William H. Herndon rented space in Robert, is buried in Arlington National Home, exhibits and movies are free. styled building was reconstructed. the building to practice law from 1843 Cemetery). Designed by famed A variety of historic exhibits are Today, the first floor features a central to about 1852. sculptor Larkin Mead and completed located throughout the four-block neighborhood surrounding the Lincoln Home and can be viewed on a self-guided basis.

Old State Capitol 1 Old State Capitol Plaza 217-785-7960 http://historicspringfield.dnr.illinois. gov/ Facebook.com/ StateHistoricSitesOfSpringfieldIL Donations accepted Before his days as president of the United States, Abraham Lincoln spent countless hours at the building we now call the Old State Capitol. It is also the place where Lincoln served his final term (1840-1841) as an Illinois state legislator. As an attorney, Lincoln tried several hundred cases before the Illinois Supreme Court housed here. It is also the site where Lincoln delivered his famous House Divided speech. During the 1860 presidential campaign, Lincoln-Herndon Law Offices / Springfield Visitors Center

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in 1874, this beautiful landmark that influenced him to eventually 217-528-4311 has moved to South Seventh Street, is nestled in Oak Ridge Cemetery. become the Great Emancipator. Watch lincolnschurch.org which also served as the location for The cemetery also contains a public and interact as history comes to life Free funeral services for Mary Todd Lincoln. receiving vault, which was constructed through the costumed characters of For 12 years, Abraham and Mary Todd Between 1890 and 1922, seven in 1860 and served as the scene of the people who lived here more than Lincoln paid a fee to rent pew 20 at memorial windows by the world- President Lincoln’s funeral. 150 years ago. the First Presbyterian Church when famous glassmaker and artist Louis At the entrance to the Tomb itself, While many of the structures were they attended services at the church’s Comfort Tiffany were installed. Until there is a bronze bust of Mr. Lincoln rebuilt over the original sites in the former location at Washington and air conditioning proliferated beyond where visitors from around the world early 1930s, the town adheres to an Third streets. Despite the pew rental, movie houses and taverns, their have stopped to rub the nose of the impressive and painstaking attention Abraham Lincoln never joined this – or bottom portions swung open to permit statue for good luck. to 1830s authentic detail. Interpreters any – church. Since then, the church better air circulation during sweltering While at the cemetery, you can in period dress effectively explain and visit the gravesites of a number demonstrate life in the 1800s. of other prominent Illinoisans, Lincoln’s New Salem has a visitor including governors, poet Vachel center where guests can view the Lindsay and United Mine Workers film Turning Point - an introduction leader John L. Lewis. The State to Abraham Lincoln’s New Salem Historic Sites at Springfield are experience. The visitor center managed by the Illinois Department also contains a museum exhibit, of Natural Resources, Office of Land highlighting artifacts used by original Management. New Salem residents. A souvenir shop and restaurant are also available Lincoln’s New Salem State on site. Theatre in the Park presents Historic Site musicals and plays in the outdoor 15588 History Lane, Petersburg theater during the summer. (about 20 miles NW of Springfield The site hosts a variety of special on Route 97) events throughout the year, such as 217-632-4000 the Candlelight Walk and Pioneer Life lincolnsnewsalem.com Summer Day Camp. Lincoln’s New Donations accepted Salem is also home to a well-equipped A visit to Lincoln’s New Salem State campground. You can easily spend Historic Site will transport you to a at least a day here, if not a weekend, century long gone, while giving you depending on when you’re visiting. a better understanding of life as a pioneer. See where Abraham Lincoln Lincoln Family Pew split rails, clerked in a store and served First Presbyterian Church Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site as postmaster, among other positions 321 S. Seventh St.

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To learn more about people and places with connections to Abraham Lincoln, keep your eyes open for the Looking for Lincoln storyboard signs. These attractive wayside exhibits tell stories that reveal interesting facts about Lincoln, individuals with whom he interacted, and the surroundings Lincoln would have experienced. There are nearly 50 Looking for Lincoln signs in Springfield alone. The signs include historical information about the specific location, a timeline, and a unique medallion to make a souvenir rubbing. Examples include locations of the office of Lincoln’s dentist where he had a painful tooth extracted, the store where Lincoln bought Mary’s wedding ring, and a haberdashery shop where one of Lincoln’s stovepipe hats was made. Lincoln-related stories extend far beyond Springfield in the 43 counties of the Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area. The Looking for Lincoln Story Trail includes 265 wayside exhibits in more than 55 communities throughout central Illinois. The displays tell the Lincoln stories that are unique to each community and were developed by local historians and Lincoln enthusiasts. From Ottawa to Vandalia, Danville to Nauvoo, and communities throughout central Illinois, there are Lincoln stories to explore. For a complete description of the Looking for Lincoln Story Trail, complete with GPS listings for each location, and to download a template to make your own rubbing, go to www.lookingforlincoln.org.

summer Sunday services. Sealed Lincoln Depot rail corridor and Monroe Street. and protected against the elements 930 East Monroe St. Although the depot has been since the mid-1960s, they are a 217-544-8695 remodeled several times – once historical testament to a unique art lincolndepot.org due to a suspicious fire in 1968 form – symphonies of sunlight for Free – its appearance remains largely Springfield citizens and tourists. When Lincoln left Springfield true to how it appeared the by train from the Great Western day of Lincoln’s departure from Lincoln Ledger Depot on the morning of Feb. Springfield. The first floor is open Chase Bank lobby 11, 1861, he was headed for to visitors for self-guided tours, 531 E. Washington St. Washington, D.C., to assume the while the second floor, added 217-527-3860 presidency. around 1900, serves as a private Free “To this place and the law office, befitting Lincoln’s While Lincoln is often referred to as kindness of these people, I profession. As fate would have The Great Emancipator, a glimpse owe everything,” Lincoln said, it, Springfield attorney Jon Noll, at Lincoln’s banking ledger shows addressing the crowd which husband of depot owner Pinky that his life was not much different gathered to bid him farewell. His Noll, is a descendant of Lincoln’s than that of the average citizen. The assassination in 1865 ensured he law partner, William Herndon. The exhibit features bank statements would never return alive, making depot was added to the National for expenditures for everyday that train station the last place he Register of Historic Places in necessities, such as groceries and ever set foot in Springfield. 2014. A short film entitled monthly mortgage payments. Now called the Lincoln Depot, “Abraham Lincoln’s Inaugural What did he buy? Visit and see the station still stands at the Journey” is on continuous display for yourself! intersection of the 10th Street in the lobby.

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Capital City Visitor 2021/2022 | www.visitspringfieldillinois.com | capitalcityvisitor.com | 13 Frank Lloyd Wright’s Dana-Thomas House State Historic Site at 301 E. Lawrence Ave. in Springfield

PHOTO DAVID HINE Springfield’s museums and historic sites History in the heart of Illinois

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, it is Wright to design a new residence created by internationally renowned here; it is the city’s oldest home still advised to check individual websites for around the existing family home. artist George Niedecken, who painted in original design. There is evidence up-to-date information and offerings Dana spared no expense, and Wright many murals for Wright. Susan that the same architect who designed went all-out in what’s considered Lawrence Dana was a Springfield-area the Old State Capitol built it. It is DOWNTOWN AREA one of his first full expressions of the leader of the suffrage movement one of the state’s earliest residences Prairie Style. When it was finished and advocated for an equal rights in the Greek Revival style. Two of Dana-Thomas House - A Frank in 1904, the $60,000 project was amendment during the 1920s. Springfield’s most famous citizens, Lloyd Wright design the largest residence Wright had Events at the Dana-Thomas House Abraham Lincoln and poet Vachel 301 E. Lawrence Ave. built – 35 rooms on three levels, include concerts, tours, and floral Lindsay, are known to have visited the 217-782-6776 encompassing 12,000 square feet of designs during the holidays. The house later. Lincoln was a guest of http://historicspringfield.dnr.illinois.gov/ living space. Dana loved to entertain, State Historic Sites at Springfield are Robert Irwin, and they enjoyed many Facebook.com/ and her house was designed with that managed by the Illinois Department a card game in the parlor. Because of StateHistoricSitesOfSpringfieldIL purpose in mind. The grand entrance of Natural Resources, Office of Land the house’s impressive architecture Donations accepted is theatrical; one enters the house Management. and rich history, it was placed on the A visit to Springfield is not complete as though walking onto a stage. The National Register of Historic Places without touring the magnificent three floors contain 16 varying levels. Elijah Iles House in 1978. It had to be moved from two Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Dana- In the early 1980s, to preserve 628 S. Seventh St. earlier locations, finding its current Thomas House. The home contains this architectural gem, the state of Open Sat. 12-4 p.m., or call home at the corner of Seventh and the largest collection of site-specific, Illinois acquired the residence from 217-679-0797 Cook streets in 1998. An elevator, original Wright art glass and furniture then-owner Thomas Publishing. ileshouse.org accessible from special parking and was Wright’s first “blank check” The house contains the largest Donations accepted behind the house, provides access commission. collection of Wright furniture and art- The Elijah Iles House is thought to to visitors with limited mobility. In 1902, Susan Lawrence Dana glass windows in the world. The house date from 1837. Elijah Iles, a founder The Farrell and Ann Gay Museum of commissioned architect Frank Lloyd also features a panoramic mural, of Springfield, and wife Malinda lived Springfield History is in the lower

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Illinois State Museum 502 S. Spring St. 217-782-7386 illinoisstatemuseum.org Admission Visitors to the Illinois State Museum are treated to world-renowned exhibits and engaging educational programs. The Museum tells the rich story of Illinois’ land, life, people and art. Three floors of permanent and changing exhibits display a vast array of items drawn from the Museum’s collection of over 13.5 million objects. Adults and children alike will enjoy traveling back in time to Illinois State Museum the days when a shallow, tropical sea- PHOTO JOSEPH COPLEY covered Illinois or Ice Age behemoths roamed the glacial expenses, as well as learning about 12,000 years of Illinois’ across the street from the Illinois 217-522-4373 The Museum opened in 2012, and human history. Rotating art exhibitions Governor’s Mansion. Lindsay’s father, womansreliefcorp.org is located at the main entrance to demonstrate the rich tradition of both Thomas, was a physician; his mother, Donations accepted Oak Ridge Cemetery, within walking decorative and fine art within Illinois. Catherine, was an artist and social As the soldiers who fought in the distance of Lincoln’s Tomb. Exhibits This museum truly is a Springfield gem. reformer. Lindsay was supposed to bloody Civil War returned to civilian tell authentic stories about African follow in his father’s footsteps, and life, many retained the bonds of American life in central Illinois, past Route History, Inc. after high school he attended Hiram brotherhood forged in battle. Several and present. Some of the exhibits Facebook.com/VisitRouteHistory College in Ohio to study medicine, but fraternal organizations of Civil War featured include: The Middle Passage, www.routehistory.net he eventually dropped out to attend veterans sprang up, and the Grand documenting the slave trade; Admission art schools in Chicago and New York. Army of the Republic, established in “Something So Horrible, The Springfield A museum and souvenir shop where In the early 20th century, Lindsay Decatur in 1866, became a leader Race Riot of 1908,” which led to visitors can experience and learn about set out on a series of tramps across among them, with more than 409,000 the formation of the NAACP; Oldest the tragedy, resilience and excellence of America. At the conclusion of one of members who previously served in Springfield African American Churches Black people, Black-owned businesses these trips, his poem “General William the Union forces. The Grand Army dating back to 1838 and Central Illinois and related events and places located Booth Enters into Heaven,” a eulogy of the Republic Memorial Museum Pioneer Families from the 1800s to the along historic Route 66. Learn about to the founder of the Salvation Army, in Springfield memorializes those present. These extensively researched pioneers that made significant was published in Chicago’s Poetry veterans and sits within walking exhibits are interactive and have audio contributions to Illinois, the city of magazine. The poem brought him distance of the Lincoln Home and visual components. Springfield and the greater society. Of national attention, and subsequent across the street from the Elijah Iles note are Springfield’s roles as a haven works garnered international acclaim. House. Illinois War Memorials along the Underground Railroad, Some of his best-known poems The collection includes 1441 Monument Ave. the Race Riot of 1908 which led to include “The Congo” and “Abraham tintype photos by Mathew Brady, 217-782-2717 the formation of the NAACP and the Lincoln Walks at Midnight.” rare drawings of the infamous http://historicspringfield.dnr.illinois.gov/ lifesaving commodities and guidance Lindsay’s family home, now a Andersonville and Libby prison camps, Facebook.com/ provided by Black-owned businesses state historic site, has been restored and a complete list of Union soldiers StateHistoricSitesOfSpringfieldIL during the Jim Crow era. to depict life in 1917, when Lindsay’s held there during the war. Owned by World War II Illinois Veterans parents still played an active role the National Woman’s Relief Corps, Memorial in Oak Ridge Cemetery was Vachel Lindsay Home State in community life. Examples of an auxiliary to the Grand Army of the constructed to honor the 987,000 men Historic Site Lindsay’s poetry and art, not a part Republic, the museum also maintains and women from Illinois who served 603 S. Fifth St. of the house at that time, have many volumes of Civil War history that our country during World War II, when 217-524-0901 been added to showcase the poet. may be examined on-site. 22,000 Illinois citizens gave their lives http://historicspringfield.dnr.illinois.gov/ Events include poetry readings in pursuit of liberty. The memorial Facebook.com/ and writing workshops. The State NORTH OF DOWNTOWN design centerpiece is a globe 12 feet in StateHistoricSitesOfSpringfieldIL Historic Sites at Springfield are SPRINGFIELD diameter, which represents the world Donations accepted managed by the Illinois Department in conflict during World War II. It is “Prairie troubadour” Vachel Lindsay of Natural Resources, Office of Land Springfield and Central Illinois surrounded by a granite wall engraved captured the attention of audiences Management. African American History Museum with the names and dates of major around the world during the early 1440 Monument Ave. battles of the Pacific and European 1900s. He was born on Nov. 10, 1879, Grand Army of the Republic 217-391-6323 theaters of war. A central plaza of and died on Dec. 5, 1931. Both events Memorial Museum spiaahm.org personalized engraved bricks completes took place in the Lindsay family home 629 S. Seventh St. Donations accepted the design.

Capital City Visitor 2021/2022 | www.visitspringfieldillinois.com | capitalcityvisitor.com | 15 The Illinois Korean War Dedicated in 2016, The Illinois Memorial, dedicated on June 16, Purple Heart Memorial honors 1996, is also located in Oak Ridge recipients of the Purple Heart killed or Cemetery. The monument’s centerpiece is wounded from all wars the United States a 12-foot bronze bell surrounded by four has participated in. The center of the larger-than-life warriors representing the Memorial includes an eight-foot piece five branches of the armed forces – Army, of black granite with an engraving of Navy, Coast Guard, Air Force and Marines. a Purple Heart on it. The other side of The names of over 1,700 Illinoisans killed the stone features a quote from William in Korea are inscribed along eight walls of Shakespeare’s Henry V: “We few, we the memorial’s granite base. happy few, we band of brothers; For The Illinois Vietnam Veterans he to-day that sheds his blood with me Memorial was dedicated in May 1988. shall be my brother.” Two smaller black The memorial incorporates five black granite stones to the left and right of the granite walls upon which are inscribed centerpiece of the Memorial feature the the 2,970 names of Illinoisans who died engravings of four soldiers. Illinois State Military Museum or are still missing. The five black granite The State Historic Sites at walls form interior courtyards, one for Springfield are managed by the Illinois each of the five branches of service. Each Department of Natural Resources, Guard, the Illinois State Military Museum at the target board used by Abraham branch of service is designated by its Office of Land Management. is dedicated to the state’s military Lincoln in 1863 to test-fire the new insignia, which is etched on inner 15-foot- heritage and collecting, preserving, Spencer rifle, or ask about the museum’s high gray granite walls. Also inscribed Illinois State Military Museum interpreting and exhibiting the military collection of Civil War flags currently held on the gray granite walls are the names Camp Lincoln artifacts associated with the citizen- in storage but viewable by the public. of those listed as missing in action or as 1301 N. MacArthur Blvd. soldier of Illinois. The Citizen-Soldier A realistic World War II scene depicts prisoners of war, as well as the names of 217-761-3910 exhibit features the military experiences Illinois’ 132nd Infantry in combat on the highest decorated veterans in each facebook.com/illinois.state.military.museum of famous Illinois soldiers such as Carl Guadalcanal in 1942. Displayed outside branch of service. An eternal flame burns Donations accepted Sandburg, Robert McCormick, John A. are restored Vietnam War-era AH-1 Cobra atop the memorial where the gray granite Located on the grounds of Camp Lincoln, Logan and Abraham Lincoln. and UH-1 “Huey” helicopters and an walls converge. headquarters of the Illinois National While you’re there, take a close look M60A-3 tank.

16 | capitalcityvisitor.com | www.visitspringfieldillinois.com | Capital City Visitor 2021/2022 The Pearson Museum 801 N. Rutledge St. 217-545-2155 Free Located in the Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, this teaching museum covers various aspects of healing, including pharmaceutical, surgical, dental and alternative medicine. Treatments through the centuries come to life in permanent and changing exhibits. Named for long-practicing Springfield physician Emmett Pearson, the museum features a dental exhibit, a complete homeopathic dispensary and an entire 1900 drugstore from Canton, Illinois, with its many apothecary jars and vials. School groups and practicing physicians often visit the museum to hear lectures. Open by appointment.

Air Combat Museum Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport 835 S. Airport Rd. 217-522-2181 aircombatmuseum.org Donations accepted The Air Combat Museum showcases the role of military aviation and features a collection of historic aircraft and aviation memorabilia including a P-51 Mustang, a Vought F4U-5 Corsair, a P40 under restoration, a Beechcraft AT-11 used to train bombardiers in World War II, a 1931 Fleet Model 9 biplane and a Soko G-21 Galeb Yugoslavian jet, among others. A WWI-replica Sopwith Camel is being built on the premises. For individual visits, donations are suggested. Group tours are $40, by appointment only.

Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War Museum 503 S. Walnut St. 217-544-0616 duvcw.org Free The museum preserves countless artifacts of Civil War history, including rifles, medals, photographs, currency, drums, uniforms and letters from soldiers at the front. A gift shop offers a variety of books about the Civil War and other memorabilia. Located next to the Museum is an American foursquare-style house built in 1898, dedicated as the Dr. Benjamin Franklin Stephenson Library and Research Center, the founder of the Grand Army of the Republic. The library houses a complete set of “War of the Rebellion: Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies.” Numerous other volumes are also available for on-site research. NEARBY

Camp Butler National Cemetery 5063 Camp Butler Rd. 217-492-4070 www.cem.va.gov/cems/nchp/campbutler.asp One of 14 sites designated national cemeteries by President Abraham Lincoln, Camp Butler was also used to train Union troops and served as a prisoner-of-war camp during the Civil War. Some 800 Confederate

Capital City Visitor 2021/2022 | www.visitspringfieldillinois.com | capitalcityvisitor.com | 17 soldiers are buried here. So, too, are 39 German and four Italian military personnel and a Korean spy who was working for Germany, interred here after unsuccessful efforts to locate their kin after World War II. The site has an outside touch-screen kiosk that permits visitors to locate the graves of soldiers buried at Camp Butler.

Clayville Historic Site 12828 State Route 125 (about a mile east of Pleasant Plains) From Springfield, take Jefferson Street west and stay to the left on 125 where Route 97 (the road to New Salem) breaks north. 217-481-4430 clayville.org Donations accepted Visit the oldest brick building in Sangamon County and second-oldest in the state of Illinois. Built in 1824 by the Broadwell family, it was the stagecoach stop, inn and tavern on the old post road to Beardstown. The 14-acre pioneer site includes two log cabins, both moved to the site in the early 1960s. The Batterton cabin was constructed in 1817 and represents early pioneer life, perhaps similar to the cabin John Broadwell would have constructed when he arrived in 1819. Two large 1850s-era barns were also moved to the site and reconstructed. One barn holds the pioneer agriculture museum and the other has been updated as a venue rental space and includes an open-air pavilion with a large stone fireplace. The Rustemeyer Blacksmith Shop, the last active blacksmith shop in Springfield, has also been relocated here. Don’t forget to stop by the reconstructed school house; rumor has it that a young Abraham Lincoln would stop and visit his friend Mentor Graham, who was a teacher at the school, and listen to the students read their lessons. In 1842, the first Whig Party state convention was held at Clayville, named after candidate Henry Clays. Guided tours are available by appointment, or visitors may just wander the grounds.

Abraham Lincoln Long Nine Museum 200 S. Main St., Athens (12 miles north of Springfield on Rte. 29; also take I-55, Williamsville Exit 109, then west seven miles. Athens is seven miles east of Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site). 217-361-7857 Abrahamlincolnlongninemuseum.com Donations accepted Located in the original 1831-32 Col. Matthew Rogers Building. On Aug. 3, 1837, Abraham Lincoln and most of the other “Long Nine” legislators from Sangamon County were present at the Rogers Building to be honored at a banquet for helping pass the bill to move the state capital to Springfield. Exhibits include recreated banquet area, audio- narrated dioramas showing Lincoln’s activities in the Athens area while he was living in nearby New Salem, a biography room, history room and remnants of the “Lincoln Stairs” – used by Lincoln and the others to reach the second-floor banquet area. Tours are self-guided. Open Tuesday-Sunday, 1-5 p.m., from June 1 through Aug. 29.

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Photo courtesy Springfield Art Association Springfield Art Association Historic Edwards Place, art galleries and family events

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, it is finger on the pulse of contemporary art experience, the SAA offers “One Saturday with guided tours at 1 p.m. advised to check individual websites for by hosting monthly exhibits featuring Nighters,” these one-night workshops are and self-guided tours from 2 to 3 p.m. up-to-date information and offerings local, regional and international artists. a chance to make something in one night Tours are $5 per person; children 10 and In the mood to see or buy what central in the ceramics, metals or glass studios under are free. Tours by appointment in The Springfield Art Association is at the Illinois’ top artistic talent has created? on the SAA campus. January and February and on Mondays heart of Springfield’s thriving arts and Head downtown to the SAA Collective The Springfield Art Association’s main throughout the year. culture scene. Boasting two art galleries, gallery at Fifth and Washington streets campus and historic Edwards Place are The SAA Collective gallery is located an art school, a Lincoln-era historic house in the historic Broadwell Pharmacy located at 700 N. Fourth Street. Parking is at 105 North Fifth Street. It is open museum and a calendar packed with Building. The SAA Collective showcases free in the adjacent lot or on the street. Wednesday through Saturday 11 a.m. family-friendly events, there is always the work of more than 70 member artists The M.G. Nelson Family Gallery is to 5 p.m. something to see or do at the SAA. in a variety of media, including painting, open Mondays-Fridays from 9 a.m. to Check www.springfieldart.org For the art aficionado, the Springfield photography, ceramics, fibers and 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 and www.edwardsplace.org for more Art Association offers two galleries that jewelry. It’s the perfect place to go for a p.m., admission is free. information about the Springfield Art are open to the public free of charge. one-of-a-kind gift. Historic Edwards Place is open Association, Edwards Place and all the The M.G. Nelson Family Gallery keeps its If you are looking for a unique March through December on Tuesday- events they offer.

20 | capitalcityvisitor.com | www.visitspringfieldillinois.com | Capital City Visitor 2021/2022 For history lovers, the Art Association offers the opportunity to tour historic Edwards Place. This antebellum mansion was the Art Association’s headquarters in the early 20th century and has recently undergone a full-scale interior restoration to its 1850s appearance. Today, visitors to Edwards Place will see the house as it appeared when it was owned by Benjamin S. Edwards and his family. Benjamin was the youngest son of Illinois territorial and third governor, Ninian Edwards. His brother, Ninian W. Edwards, was married to Elizabeth Todd, Mary Lincoln’s oldest sister, making the Edwards family relatives of Abraham Lincoln through marriage. The Lincolns were frequently guests at the Edwards’ elaborate dinners, parties and picnics. No Lincoln buff should leave Springfield without seeing the “courting couch” or “wedding piano,” both now displayed in the Edwards Place front parlor. Both originally belonged to Mary Lincoln’s sister Elizabeth, with whom Mary lived before her marriage. Lincoln and Mary would sit together on the sofa while they were courting and listen to Elizabeth play the piano. In 1842, both the sofa and piano were silent witnesses to the Lincolns’ wedding ceremony, which took place in Elizabeth’s parlor. You won’t find velvet ropes or designated pathways in Edwards Place. Rather, you are invited in without boundaries to fully explore the house’s history and secrets: fragments of original wallpaper and plaster left in place and on display, original family furnishings and archaeological artifacts recovered on site. There are also regular special events designed to bring the past to life, such as visits from Abraham Lincoln, tea parties, piano concerts, plays and even murder mysteries. Springfield Art Association’s Paint the Street Festival, June 26

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PHOTO PATRICK YEAGLE Visual and performing arts Where to find theater, dance and other cultural outlets

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, calendar of events and links to other area 217-544-1967 springfieldtheatrecentre.com many performing arts venues arts organizations. springfieldballetco.org Housed at the Hoogland Center for the have postponed or cancelled their Housed at the Hoogland Center for Arts, this local theater group has year- regularly scheduled seasons. Check Illinois College TheatreWorks the Arts, this nonprofit ballet company round performances as well as summer the individual websites for up-to- 300 Lockwood Ave., Jacksonville has been entertaining and educating performing arts camps for children, date performance information as 217-245-3471 audiences since 1975. The company’s providing central Illinois with quality well as virtual offerings. ic.edu/theatre/tickets diversity is evident in its repertory theatre, educational opportunities and a The producing arm of the Illinois College programs, which feature classical ballet, creative outlet for live theatrical arts. Performing arts department of theater presents both contemporary ballet, jazz, modern, tap, faculty and student-directed work at the theatre and character with three major The Legacy Theatre Hoogland Center for the Arts McGaw Fine Arts Center in Jacksonville. It and several minor performances each 101 E. Lawrence Ave. 420 S. Sixth St. is a campus-driven program that consists season. Major productions are held at the 217-528-9760 217-523-2787 of a variety of performances including UIS Performing Arts Center.. atthelegacy.com hcfta.org MainStage plays, student-directed one- This intimate, jewel-box theater is an The Hoogland Center for the Arts is acts and an improv troupe. Springfield Municipal Band eclectic voice in the area arts landscape. the home of the arts in downtown [email protected] Built in 1950 and lovingly rescued and Springfield. Over 20 different arts and Illinois Symphony Orchestra This year marks the municipal band’s renovated by a grassroots group in 2011, civic organizations call the Hoogland 524 1/2 E. Capitol Ave. 85th anniversary of providing free music The Legacy Theatre presents plays and home. The building has three 800-401-7222 (Admin) in the city’s parks for both residents and musicals, concerts, comedy, film and performance spaces, two art galleries, a 217-206-6160 (Tickets) visitors. It is directed by Tom Philbrick and events for families. dance studio, a full-service kitchen, private ilsymphony.org includes approximately 80 musicians who offices and plenty of meeting space. Led by music director Ken Lam, Illinois alternate on the various performances. The Springfield Muni The Springfield Area Arts Council, a nexus Symphony Orchestra performances are The schedule includes outdoor concerts 815 East Lake Shore Dr. of information for artists of all stripes, held at both the UIS Performing Arts in Douglas Park on Tuesdays from June 217-793-6864 also has office space at the Hoogland. Center and at First Presbyterian Church through the first week in August, 7:30- themuni.org Every year a variety of organizations in downtown Springfield, bringing live 9 p.m., and in other parks and events The Muni is an outdoor amphitheater hold meetings at the Hoogland, thanks musical experiences to audiences of all throughout the summer. tucked away at Lake Springfield that to its location in the heart of downtown ages and backgrounds. offers residents and visitors a unique Springfield surrounded by the city’s best Springfield Theatre Centre venue in which to enjoy quality, locally restaurants, hotels and tourist stops. The Springfield Ballet Company 420 S. Sixth St. produced entertainment all summer Hoogland’s website provides an updated 420 S. Sixth St. 217-523-0878 long. The Muni is one of the largest

22 | capitalcityvisitor.com | www.visitspringfieldillinois.com | Capital City Visitor 2021/2022 all-volunteer community theater Center hosts big name entertainment creative work from a wide array of artists, Visual Arts Gallery - University organizations in the nation. throughout the year. It is the only venue including faculty and students. of Illinois Springfield of its kind and size in Sangamon county, One University Plaza Theatre in the Park drawing audiences from a 14-county M.G. Nelson Family Gallery 217-206-6506 15588 History Lane (Route 97), Petersburg semi-rural region. 700 N. Fourth St. uis.edu/visualarts/gallery 217-632-5440 217-523-2631 Located on the UIS campus in the theatreinthepark.net Visual arts springfieldart.org/mg-nelson-family- Health and Sciences Building (Room A nationally acclaimed repertory theater gallery.html 201), the gallery seeks to expand and located at Lincoln’s New Salem State SAA Collective Located on the campus of Springfield enrich understanding of the visual arts Historic Site. The outdoor amphitheater 105 N. Fifth St. Art Association, the gallery brings a for Illinois citizens, artists, and students offers a unique environment for a variety 217-523-2787 variety of high-quality visual arts from through diverse quality exhibitions. of performances throughout the summer. springfieldart.org the traditional to the most contemporary It holds regular exhibits by visiting Located downtown in the historic and features a variety of visual arts from artists, faculty and students. The gallery UIS Performing Arts Center Broadwell Pharmacy Building, the SAA around the globe. An average of twelve benefits the Illinois art community by One University Plaza Collective showcases the work of more exhibitions rotate through the gallery each increasing public awareness of the 217-206-6160 than 70 member artists in a variety of year. These exhibitions represent art from visual arts and by exhibiting artists UISpac.com media, including painting, photography, as close as the elementary school across of regional and national importance. Located on the campus of the University ceramics, fibers and jewelry. It’s the perfect the street and as far away as Russia. The Events are free and open to the public. of Illinois Springfield, the UIS Performing place to go for a one-of-a-kind gift. The gallery is free and open to the public. Arts Center encompasses a variety SAA Collective is committed to fostering DIM Art House of venues and programs including community awareness and participation The Pharmacy Gallery & Art Space 1613 S. MacArthur Blvd. Sangamon Auditorium, the intimate in the visual arts while providing support 623 E. Adams St. dimarthouse.com UIS Studio Theatre, the UIS Ticket Office for local emerging and professional artists. 801-810-9278 The studio and gallery of Springfield and the UIS Performing Arts Center The gallery is free and open to the public. Ever-changing themed art exhibitions artists Joey Wallace, Christy Freeman Education Connections program. It and open concept studio space Stark and Jeff Williams. Salon concept hosts more than 120 events each year, James S. Murray Gallery located in a huge downtown gallery with event space, gallery shows, unique including conferences, debates and a 5250 Shepherd Rd. space. The Pharmacy is dedicated to artistic expression events and more. broad spectrum of the highest quality of 217-786-2216 cultivating and celebrating expressions Each artist brings their own unique music, theater, dance and comedy shows. llcc.edu/art/JamesSMurrayGallery of multidimensional artists. Features talents to Dim Art House. Hours are by From Broadway shows to today’s popular Located on the campus of Lincoln Land contemporary art and hosts a variety of appointment. musical stars, the UIS Performing Arts Community College, the gallery exhibits cultural events throughout the year.

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Are you ready to discover your legendary couple’s getaway, family vacation or weekend with your best girlfriends? Check inside to discover what’s new in Springfield for 2021. Grab our Explorer Passport, filled with 20 sites, attractions and culinary delights in one convenient passport of fun! You’ll also find a complete listing of lodging and camping options, along with travel tips to make navigating the area a breeze. We are your authority on all things Springfield and are here to help! Visit our website, VisitSpringfieldIllinois.com, or stop by the Springfield Visitors Center at the Lincoln-Herndon Law Office upon your arrival. One of our travel specialists will help you plan the perfect stay! Share your legendary moments with us and you may be featured in our marketing!

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Capital City Visitor 2021/2022 | www.visitspringfieldillinois.com | capitalcityvisitor.com | 25 (800) 545-7300 • WWW.VISITSPRINGFIELDILLINOIS.COM WALK, HIKE AND BIKE HISTORY - PRESENTED BY ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES IDNR’s State Historic Sites in Springfield invite you to check out Walk, Hike and Bike History, a brand new way to explore Illinois’ capital city in 2021. Walk, Hike and Bike History is a series of inspiring outdoor experiences, taking place mid-April through mid-November, that connect you to “must see” museums and monuments in the capital city. Guided by history education interpreters from IDNR’s Office of Land Management, Walk, Hike and Bike History experiences range in duration from one to two hours. 2021 Walk, Hike and Bike History tours include: Friends of Lincoln Hike Military History Hike History Bike Tour African American History Hike 1908 Race Riot Walking Tour Dana-Thomas House Exterior Tour

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Dana-Thomas House – A Frank Lloyd Wright Design The Dana-Thomas House is one of the most unique and lavish structures designed by Frank Lloyd Wright during his early Prairie period. The home was built for Springfield socialite Susan Lawrence Dana. She was known for her hospitality, unforgettable parties and concerts as well as community, social and political involvement. Perhaps the most complete of all early Wright dwellings, it was never significantly altered and has over 100 pieces of original Wright-designed oak furniture, 250 examples of art glass windows, light fixtures and lamps. Connecting the main living quarters to the gallery and library is a sixty-foot long pergola hallway beneath which is a bowling lane, billiard room and walk-in vault. 301 E. Lawrence Ave. 217-782-6776 http://historicspringfield.dnr.illinois.gov/

ROUTE 66 SHIELD at Motorheads Introducing the new, World’s Largest Outdoor Route 66 Shield, installed in 2020! If you are a fan of vintage gas stations, Route 66 memorabilia, or classic cars, Route 66 Motorheads Bar, Grill & Museum is the place to visit! See signs and items from Springfield’s historic past, including several items from Shea’s Gas Station Museum, the iconic Sonrise Donut Sign, and motel signs of Springfield past. This is a must see for all Route 66 lovers!! 600 Toronto Road 217-679-7923 66motorheads.com

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(800) 545-7300 • WWW.VISITSPRINGFIELDILLINOIS.COM African American History Embark on a historic and emotion filled journey through Springfield with a self-guided walking tour exploring the occurrences that led to the Springfield 1908 Race Riots and the birth of the NAACP. View two of artist Preston Jackson’s pieces, inspired by the Race Riots: Acts of Intolerance sculpture on 6th and Madison Ave. in Union Station Park and the 1908 Race Riot mural inside HSHS St. John’s Hospital. The Springfield and Central Illinois African American History Museum, located on Monument Ave., tells the stories of African American life in central Illinois as well as hosts several temporary exhibits. Route History on Cook St. sheds light on local tragedy, resilience and the excellence of African Americans along Route 66 in Springfield. Locations throughout Springfield visitspringfieldillinois.com/blogs

Abraham lincoln presidential museum presents: the STATE OF SOUND From Muddy Waters to REO Speedwagon, Cheap Trick to Earth Wind and Fire and Chance the Rapper, the Land of Lincoln has produced some of the most highly celebrated music in rock history. Musicians, legendary radio stations, and musical gear have shaped the sonic history of Illinois and the world. This exhibit will showcase the achievements of Illinois’ finest in music. Written by award-winning author, documentary-producer and former Chicago Sun-Times Columnist and Critic, Dave Hoekstra. April 30, 2021 - January 23, 2022 212 N. 6th St. 217-558-8844 presidentlincoln.illinois.gov

LOOKING FOR LINCOLN “HERE I HAVE LIVED” INTERPRETIVE SIGN TRAIL Looking to visit and learn about our 16th President, but prefer to stay outside? The “Here I Have Lived” wayside exhibit trail was made just for you. Walk through historic downtown Springfield and beyond, taking in the exteriors of our Lincoln sites while navigating the nearly 50 wayside exhibits that chronicle Lincoln’s time in Springfield. Add an extra layer of fun for those younger Lincoln fans and bring your rubbing supplies. Each exhibit has bas relief (raised image), suitable for rubbing. 217-789-2360 Ext. 5520 lookingforlincoln.org

(800) 545-7300 • WWW.VISITSPRINGFIELDILLINOIS.COM History comes alive This summer, History Comes Alive returns for its 12th season as Abraham and Mary Lincoln lead a cast of characters for a trip back in time that you won’t want to miss. Meet the Lincolns at historic sites throughout the city where you can hear about their lives in Springfield, listen to Abraham deliver some of his most famous speeches or enjoy an ice cream social at Edwards Place, where the Lincolns would visit their friends, Benjamin and Helen Edwards. There will be music too, from a variety of performers, as well as historic portrayals at locations such as Lincoln Home National Historic Site, the Old State Capitol, New Salem and Lincoln Tomb, with its Flag Raising Ceremony each Tuesday evening during the summer, featuring the 114th Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry Reactivated. Listen to concerts at Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon, one of the largest carillons in the world. Visit the Illinois State Military Museum where a veteran shares stories of service and the nearby Springfield and Central Illinois African American History with appearances from important figures in African American history. We’ll see you there!

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explorer passport Travel along iconic Route 66 to Springfield, the history-filled capital of Illinois. Experience one of America’s most beloved presidents, Abraham Lincoln. Pick up the complimentary Explorer Passport and prepare to engage all of your senses.

abe’s hat hunt Join us for a scavenger hunt throughout Springfield to find President Lincoln’s hidden hats. Start the adventure by picking 1 up a pocket-sized Abe’s Hat Hunt Passport containing a map, clues and stickers at any of the four Passport & Prize Stop locations. Start your detective work by visiting at least 6 of the 12 Abe’s Hat Hunt sites, spot the hidden hat, and match the correct hat color to the corresponding location. Once you’ve successfully filled your passport, head to a Passport Prize Stop location to collect your Abe-mazing prize. Living legends Experience Route 66 through Springfield’s most legendary local 2 entrepreneurs on the “Living Legends” tour! Your challenge? Start your tour by picking up a pocket-sized Living Legends Passport containing a map and list of Legends at any of the four Passport Prize Stop locations. Then try catching each of the Living Legends in action to learn a little bit about their story. Grab a pic and autograph as a memento of your visit and bring your completed passport to a Passport Prize Stop for a unique gift!

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(800) 545-7300 • WWW.VISITSPRINGFIELDILLINOIS.COM ROUTE 66 Get your kicks (and your kitsch!) on the most famous highway in the U.S.

Historic Route 66 goes right through the heart of Springfield. For a complete listing of Route 66 stops in the area visit IllinoisRoute66.org.

People from around the world are drawn to the aura of Route 66, dreaming to harness the 2448 miles of open road from Chicago to Santa Monica in their classic car, on a Harley Davidson or in an RV. Coming through the heart of the city, the road is alive in Springfield as we embrace the 66 attractions that have existed for generations and welcome new attractions opened by visionaries with a passion for the road. Join us as we celebrate Route 66 at one of our iconic diners like Cozy Dog Drive Ace Sign Company Historic Route 66 of 66 done in 1931 and In, see the neon signs that made history Sign Museum Brick Road placed over a concrete at Ace Sign Museum, catch a movie at 2540 S. 1st St. Snell and Curran Roads roadbed. Don’t miss this the Route 66 Drive-In and visit our 217-522-8417 Auburn, Illinois excellent photo stop acesignco.com 217-525-9308 during your journey on newest legends, Route 66 Motorheads illinoisroute66.org Route 66. Ace Sign Company is Bar, Grill and Museum and Route a 75+ year old family Listed on the National Chili Parlor History. Top it all with your company. The museum Register of Historic 820 S. 9th St. Instagrammable photo on the stretch of has a large collection Places, this beautiful 217-523-4989 of signs, featuring neon 1.4-mile-long piece thechiliparloronline.com Historic Route 66 Brick Road just signs and local Route of restored hand-laid outside the city. This and so much more 66 historic signage. brick road is a segment Located on Historic US Route 66, the Chili is waiting for you on your Route 66 Parlor is a Mother journey through Springfield. Road icon - serving up some of the best chili anywhere. Cozy Dog Drive In 2935 S. 6th St. 217-525-1992 cozydogdrivein.com The restaurant is a shrine to Route 66 and to itself, packed with mementos, clippings, and old signs, as well as with Mother Road souvenirs for sale.

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BY BUS Greyhound bus lines (BUS STOP ONLY) 2815 N. Dirksen Pkwy. greyhound.com TR AVEL TOOLS Getting to and AROUND Springfield Parking DOWNTOWN PARKING LOTS 7th St. at Lincoln Home Edwards St. and College St. 2nd St. and Cook St. at Dana- Thomas House sangamon mass transit Taxis, uber & lyft (SMTD) - Public buses are MULTI-LEVEL DOWNTOWN PARKING A variety of taxi companies available to most areas of the GARAGES service the Springfield area. 6th St. and Capitol Ave. city, including a route around the Uber and Lyft are also available. 7th St. and Monroe St. downtown historic sites. Buses run 7th St. and Washington St. Monday through Saturday from yellowpages.com/springfield-il/taxis UNDERGROUND DOWNTOWN 6am — 6pm, except holidays. For bus schedules and maps go to uber.com/cities/springfield-il PARKING GARAGES lyft.com/cities/springfield-il 6th St. between Washington St. smtd.org & Adams St. at Old State Capitol 7th St. and Capitol Ave. at Lincoln Library RV PARKING DOWNTOWN 6th St. and Madison St. bus passes at Presidential Library and Lincoln Library, the public library of Springfield, has Museum SMTD bus passes available for purchase at the circulation desk. Lincoln Library | 326 S. 7th St. | 217-753-4900

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attractions 1. Anvil & Forge Brewing | Distilling 41. 6th St. & Capitol Ave. - Multi Level 2. Anchor’s Away 42. Presidential Museum - Multi Level/RV 3. Boone’s 43. 7th St. & Monroe St. - Multi Level A. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library 4. Brewhaus 44. 7th St. & Washington St. - Multi Level 112 N. 6th St. | 217-558-8844 5. Buzz Bomb Brewing Company 45. Old State Capitol - Underground B. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum 6. Cafe Moxo 46. Lincoln Library (public) - Underground 212 N. 6th St. | 217-558-8948 7. Cold Stone Creamery 47. Lincoln Home - Lot C. Acts of Intolerance: 8. Custom Cup Coffee 48. Edwards St. & College St. - Lot 1908 Race Riot Sculpture 9. Di Piero’s 49. Dana-Thomas House - Lot 6th & Madison St. | 217-558-8948 10. Gallina’s Pizza D. Dana-Thomas House - 11. Grille at City Centre A Frank Lloyd Wright Design 12. Head West Sub Stop 301 E. Lawrence Ave. | 217-782-6776 13. Incredibly Delicious Visitors Center i E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Statue 14. Jerk Shop Go 15. Jimmy John’s 2nd & Capitol Ave. Springfield Visitors Center 16. La Piazza Cucuna Italiana F. Elijah Iles House 1 S. Old State Capitol Plaza | 217-789-2360 17. Lindsay’s Gallery 628 S. 7th St. | 217-492-5929 Monday - Friday: 9am - 5pm 18. Loukinens’ on 4th Weekends: Seasonally G. Governor’s Mansion 19. Lulu’s Diner 410 E. Jackson St. | 217-782-6450 20. Maid Rite Sandwich Shop H. Grand Army of the Republic 21. Maldaner’s Restautant Memorial Museum 22. Nick & Nino’s Steakhouse 629 S. 7th St. | 217-522-4373 23. NuVoh at the St. Nicholas hospitals H I. lllinois Fallen Firefighters Memorial 24. Obed & Issac’s Microbrewey & Eatery Capitol Complex | 217-782-0600 25. Rumberger’s Lounge Memorial Medical Center 701 N. 1st St. | 217-788-3000 J. Illinois Police Officers Memorial 26. Saputo’s Capitol Complex | 217-782-2099 27. Springfield Carriage Co. HSHS St. John’s Hospital 28. Subway 800 E. Carpenter St. | 217-544-6464 K. Illinois State Capitol 29. The Chili Parlor 401 S. 2nd St. | 217-782-2099 30. The Feed Store L. Illinois State Library 31. Whimsy Tea Company Resources 300 S. 2nd St. | 217-785-5600 32. Wm. Van’s Coffee Shop Lincoln Library (public) M. Illinois State Museum 33. 6th St. Cafe 326 S. 7th St. | 217-753-4900 502 S. Spring St. | 217-782-7386 Illinois State Archives N. Illinois State Police Memorial Park Capitol Complex | 217-782-4662 6th & Lawrence St. | 217-525-1922 Downtown hotels + O. Kidzeum of Health and Science 412 E. Adams St. | 217-971-4435 B&BS Notes: P. Lincoln Depot 930 E. Monroe St. | 217-544-8695 Q. Lincoln Family Pew - First 34. Carpenter Street Hotel 525 N. 6th St. | 217-789-9100 Presbyterian Church 321 S. 7th St. | 217-528-4311 35. Inn at 835 Boutique Hotel 835 S. 2nd St. | 217-523-4466 R. Lincoln Home National Historic Site 426 S. 7th St. | 217-391-3221 36. Mansion View Inn & Suites 529 S. 4th St. | 217-544-7411 S. Lincoln Ledger 531 E. Washington St.| 217-527-3860 37. Pasfield House Inn 525 Pasfield St. | 217-525-3663 T. Old State Capitol 1 Old State Capitol Plz | 217-785-7960 38. President Abraham Lincoln Springfield - A DoubleTree by Hilton U. Route History 737 E. Cook St. | 217-503-4129 701 E. Adams St. | 217-544-8800 V. Vachel Lindsay Home 39. State House Inn-Trademark Collection 603 S. 5th St. | 217-524-0901 by Wyndham 101 E. Adams St. | 217-528-5100 40. Wyndham Springfield City Centre 700 E. Adams St. | 217-789-1530

sites + attractions Hotels + B&Bs Recreation

A. Abraham Lincoln Long Nine Museum 1. Baymont Inn & Suites 200 S. Main St., Athens | 217-636-8755 5871 S. 6th St. | 217-529-6655 B. Adams Wildlife Sanctuary 2. Best Western Clearlake Camping 2315 Clearlake Ave. | 217-544-5781 3440 E. Clearlake Ave. | 217-525-7420 32. Double J Campground C. Air Combat Museum 3. Candlewood Suites 33. Illinois State Fair Campground 835 S. Airport Dr. | 217-522-2181 2501 Sunrise Dr. | 217-522-5100 34. KOA Campground 35.Lincoln’s New Salem Campground D. Camp Butler National Cemetery 4. Comfort Inn & Suites 36. Riverside Park Campground 5063 Camp Butler Rd. | 217-492-4070 3675 S. 6th St. | 217-529-8898 37. Sangchris Lake State Park E. Clayville Historic Site 5. Comfort Suites 12828 Rt.125, Pleasant Plains | 217-572-4984 2620 S. Dirksen Pkwy. | 217-753-4000 F. Cozy Dog Drive In 6. Country Inn & Suites 2935 S. 6th St. | 217-525-1992 3092 Stevenson Dr. | 217-544-5151 Trails G. Daughters of Union Veterans of the 7. Courtyard by Marriott Civil War Museum 3462 Freedom Dr. | 217-793-5300 38. Bunn to Lost Bridge Trail 503 S. Walnut St. | 217-544-0616 39. Interurban Trail 8. Crowne Plaza Springfield Convention Center 40. Lost Bridge Trail H. Edwards Place 3000 S. Dirksen Pkwy. | 217-529-7777 41. Sangamon Valley Bike Trail 700 N. 4th St. | 217-523-2631 9. Days Inn by Wyndham 42. Wabash Trail I. Henson Robinson Zoo 5970 S. 6th St. | 217-529-1410 1100 E. Lake Shore Dr. | 217-585-1821 10. Drury Inn & Suites J. Illinois Fire Museum 3180 S. Dirksen Pkwy. | 217-529-3900 Main St., Illinois State Fairgrounds | 217-785-7487 11. Fairfield Inn Colleges & Universities K. Illinois Korean War Memorial 3446 Freedom Dr. | 217-793-9277 43. Lincoln Land Community College 1500 Monument Ave., Oak Ridge Cemetery 12. Flagg Farmstead B&B 44. SIU School of Medicine 217-782-2717 500 Old Tipton School Dr. | 217-816-8569 45. University of IL at Springfield L. Illinois State Military Museum 13. Hampton Inn & Suites 1301 N. MacArthur Blvd. | 217-761-3910 2300 Chuckwagon Dr. | 217-793-7670 M. Illinois Vietnam Veterans Memorial 14. Hilton Garden Inn 1500 Monument Ave., Oak Ridge Cemetery 3100 S. Dirsken Pkwy. | 217-529-7171 Golf Courses 217-782-2717 46. Bergen Golf Course 15. Holiday Inn Express & Suites N. Knight’s Action Park & Route 66 Twin Drive-In 3050 S. Dirksen Pkwy. | 217-529-7771 47. Brookhills Golf Club 1700 Recreation Dr. | 217-546-8881 48. Bunn Park Golf Course 16. Homestyle Inn & Suites 49. Lincoln Greens Golf Course O. Lincoln Memorial Garden & Nature Center 500 N. 1st St. | 217-522-1100 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr. | 217-529-1111 50. Long Bridge Golf Course 51. Pasfield Golf Course 17. LaQuinta Inn & Suites P. Lincoln Tomb 1121 Lejune Dr. | 217-697-5686 52. Piper Glen Golf Club 1500 Monument Ave., Oak Ridge Cemetery 53.The Rail Golf Club 217-782-2717 18. Microtel Inn & Suites 54.The Oaks Golf Club 2636 Sunrise Dr. | 217-753-2636 Q. Lincoln’s New Salem 15588 History Ln. Rt. 97, Petersburg 19. Motel 6 - Airport 217-632-4000 1701 J. David Jones Pkwy. | 217-541-8762 R. Motorheads Route 66 Museum 20. Motel 6 Parks 600 Toronto Rd. | 217-679-7323 6011 S. 6th St. | 217-529-1633 55. Lincoln Park S. Prairie’s Edge Farm 21. Northfield Inn, Suites & Conference Center 56.Washington Park 8300 Hendrickson Rd., Rochester (by appt. only) 3280 Northfield Dr. | 217-523-7900 57. Southwind Park 217-498-8251 22. Quality Inn T. Purple Heart Memorial 3442 Freedom Dr. | 217-787-2250 1500 Monument Ave., Oak Ridge Cemetery 23. Ramada by Wyndham Springfield North 217-782-2717 3281 Northfield Dr. | 217-523-4000 Transportation U. Springfield & Central IL African American 24. Red Roof Inn History Museum Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport 3200 Singer Ave. | 217-753-4302 1440 Monument Ave. | 217-391-6323 1200 Capital Airport Dr. 25. Residence Inn by Marriott V. Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon Greyhound Bus Depot 2915 E. Stanford Ave. | 217-527-1100 1740 W. Fayette Ave., Washington Park 2815 N. Dirksen Pkwy. 217-546-3853 26. Route 66 Hotel & Conference Center 625 E. St Joseph St. | 217-529-6626 Sleep Inn W. Trutter Museum 3470 Freedom Dr. | 217-787-6200 5250 Shepherd Rd. | 217-786-4510 27. Sleep Inn X. Washington Park Botanical Garden 3470 Freedom Dr. | 217-787-6200 1740 W. Fayette Ave. | 217-546-4116 28. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Y. World War II Illinois Veterans Memorial 3921 MacArthur Blvd. | 217-789-0000 1500 Monument Ave., Oak Ridge Cemetery 217-782-2717 29. Staybridge Suites 4231 Schooner Dr. | 217-793-6700 30. Super 8 East 1330 S. Dirksen Pkwy. | 217-528-8889 31. Wingate by Wyndham Springfield 3185 S. Dirksen Pkwy. | 217-529-1100

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Due to COVID-19 restrictions, it more than $4.5 million. The first Illinois state government and the GovernorsMansion is advised to check individual legislative session in the new Capitol history of Illinois represented by Free websites for up-to-date information was held in 1877, but the structure statues, murals, portraits, paintings Built in 1855, the Illinois Governor’s and offerings wasn’t finished for another decade. and other artwork. Free tours are given Mansion is one of the oldest and most Designed in the shape of a Latin cross every half-hour on weekdays and start historic governor’s mansions in the and capped by a 361-foot-high dome, on the first floor, north wing. Visitors U.S. The Mansion reopened in July Illinois State Capitol the building stands 74 feet taller than must remain with the tour guide on 2018 after a spectacular, privately 401 S. Second St. the U.S. Capitol. weekends, so go during the week if funded three-year renovation. It is 217-782-2099 In addition to watching Illinois you want to explore. Enter through the now fully ADA accessible and has Illinois boasts a stunning State Capitol, politicians from the balcony-level east door. Visitors must go through professionally trained docents for and in recent years the legislative seating area, visitors can view the metal detectors. Park for free at the guided tours, as well as expanded chambers and multifloor west wing awe-inspiring artwork, statues and Capitol Complex Visitors Center, 425 S. programming and an all-new were magnificently restored. It is well paintings inside the limestone College St. visitor center. Rooms are dedicated worth visiting this National Historic Italian Renaissance Revival building. Open many holidays, but call Landmark. Construction began on Murals, a variety of marbles and a ahead first. specifically to historic events, the sixth and current Illinois Capitol unique architectural design add to the including the Columbian Exposition in 1868 after officials determined elegance and grace of Illinois’ center of Illinois Governor’s Mansion and past Illinois governors. Individuals that more space was needed for government. 410 E. Jackson St. and groups who would like to tour the government business. The building Guided tours are the best way to 217-782-6450 Governor’s Mansion are required to took 20 years to complete and cost learn more about the historic building, www2.illinois.gov/sites/ have a reservation in advance.

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PHOTO COURTESY HENSON ROBINSON ZOO What the locals do for fun Get off the tourist track and relax

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, it is An indoor play park for kids and teens. Kidzeum of Health and Science Action Park. In addition to pedal boats and advised to check individual websites for Bounce houses, activity areas, arcade 412 E. Adams St. water slides – including the four-story Devil up-to-date information and offerings and laser tag. 217-971-4435 Ray and the popular Splash Kingdom Kidzeum.org – this perennial local favorite also offers Haven’t you seen enough sights? Ergadoozy Creative Play Center Admission mini-golf, a driving range, batting cages, How about some fun? Take it from the 1320 S. State St. Interactive exhibits where kids are kiddie rides, go-karts, an arcade and more. locals – here are many ways to have a 217-544-9477 encouraged to touch, jump, climb, play, After dark, have a nostalgic family movie good time in the capital city that don’t ergadoozy.com create, be active and explore. Through night in the car. Route 66 features two involve learning anything at all. Just An indoor play center for kids under 12. state-of-the-art exhibits and programs, screens, each showing double features enjoy. Seven play spaces offer unique ways kids learn while they play. that begin shortly after dusk on the to run, crawl and slide, no matter the weekends April through October and FAMILY-FRIENDLY weather. King Pin Lanes Bowling Center seven nights a week between Memorial ENTERTAINMENT 3115 E. Sangamon Ave. Day weekend and Labor Day weekend. Henson Robinson Zoo 217-544-0838 AMF Strike N Spare Lanes 1100 E. Lake Shore Dr. kingpinusa.com Nelson Center 2660 W. Lawrence Ave. 217-585-1821 This family-owned and operated bowling 1601 N. Fifth St. 217-787-6111 springfieldparks.org center can host your party or special 217-753-2800 amf.com/strikensparelanesil Just south of town near Lake event, or just a night out with the family. springfieldparks.org Traditional bowling on 36 lanes, plus Springfield, Henson Robinson Zoo In the heart of Lincoln Park sits the a game room. Karaoke is offered every features more than 90 species of Knight’s Action Park and Route 66 Nelson Center, home to an ice rink that Saturday night in the lounge. animals from Africa, Asia, Australia and Twin Drive In features year-round public ice skating North and South America. Parking is 1700 Recreation Dr. sessions. Nelson Center also has an Bounce Tag free, and food is available for purchase 217-546-8881 outdoor pool that includes a diving 3720 Hollis Dr. or you can bring your own and have a knightsactionpark.com board, slide and separate kiddie pool. 217-288-4386 picnic in the pavilion. route66-drivein.com Open between Memorial Day weekend bouncetag.com Prepare to get wet and wild at Knight’s and Labor Day weekend.

44 | capitalcityvisitor.com | www.visitspringfieldillinois.com | Capital City Visitor 2021/2022 Real Ax 2920 S. MacArthur Blvd. 217-622-8553 Realaxthrowing.com A BYOB ax throwing facility where you can put your skills to the test. Five pits hold up to eight players per pit and can be reserved for parties or group outings.

Riverside Stables 2310 Chinchilla Rd. 217-522-7702 riversidestable.com Take a scenic trail ride along the Sangamon River. You can also rent a canoe or kayak for a half day or full day excursion.

SCHEELS 3801 S. MacArthur Blvd. 217-726-6330 scheels.com This destination shopping experience has a large selection of sporting gear and fashion, but also features a 16,000 gallon salt water aquarium, a 65-foot-tall Ferris wheel, putting greens, golf stimulators and Walk of Presidents. Ginna’s Café and Fuzziwig Candy Shop are located inside.

Skateland South 1500 Recreation Dr. 217-546-4543 skatelandofspringfield.com Whether you’re looking for an afternoon of fun or a venue for a celebration, Skateland is a family- friendly roller skating rink.

SkyZone Trampoline Park 3454 Liberty Dr. 217-331-6600 skyzone.com/springfieldil This all-walled trampoline playing court features an array of fun activities ranging from fit to low- impact.

Springfield Walks 217-502-8687 travelersresttours.com Springfield’s premiere and first tour company bringing you all the history and mystery that Lincoln’s Springfield has to offer. SPECIAL EVENT AND CONCERT VENUES

Boondocks 2909 N. Dirksen Pkwy. 217-679-0145 boondockspub.com Both national and local talent perform at this live music venue, which won the Academy of Country Music’s “Nightclub of the Year’ award in 2016. It is primarily a standing, general admission venue. No live events are currently scheduled due to COVID restrictions. Check the website for updates.

Capital City Visitor 2021/2022 | www.visitspringfieldillinois.com | capitalcityvisitor.com | 45 Walk, Hike and Knight’s Action Park Bike History PHOTO COURTESY KNIGHT’S ACTION PARK Donnie B’s Traveling Comedy Club This auditorium located on the campus of University of Illinois Department of Natural Resource’s State Historic 217-391-5653 Illinois Springfield hosts national tours for musicians, Sites in Springfield invite you to check out Walk, Hike and donniebs.com comedians, Broadway shows and more. Check their Bike History, a brand-new way to explore Illinois’ capital Donnie B’s is the premier comedy club in the calendar for upcoming events. city in 2021. Walk, Hike and Bike History is a series of Midwest, offering everything from nationally inspiring outdoor experiences that connect you to “must- touring acts to open mic nights. The club, now SPORTS see” museums and monuments in the capital city. Guided in its 22nd season, hosts comedy shows at by history education interpreters from IDNR’s Office of Land various locations around Springfield. MidState Mayhem Roller Derby Management, Walk, Hike and Bike History experiences range Skateland South in duration from one to two hours. Reservations, which will be Illinois State Fairgrounds 1500 Recreation Dr. required, can be made on the IDNR website. All experiences 801 E. Sangamon Ave. midstatemayhemrollerderby.com will be limited in capacity per current guidelines outlined by 217-782-1698 This all-female, amateur roller derby team the Illinois Department of Public Health. All experiences are agr.state.il.us/spacerental/calendar-of-events/ promotes and supports local athletics, charities, free, but donations are appreciated. If you happen to be visiting the capital city between civic organizations and businesses. Individuals or groups can visit the IDNR website at http:// Aug. 12 and 22, we recommend the spectacular historicspringfield.dnr.illinois.gov/ to learn more and Illinois State Fair, featuring all the animals, rides, Springfield Jr. Blues make reservations, call (217) 524-3971 or e-mail DNR. tractors, concerts and attractions you can imagine. 1601 N. Fifth St. [email protected] to inquire about scheduling But nearly every weekend of the year there is Nelson Center tours. Scheduled tours will begin mid-April and continue something special happening on the fairgrounds, 217-525-2589 through mid- November 2021. which is just a couple of miles north of downtown jrblues.com Walk, Hike and Bike History experiences include: Springfield. Events run the gamut from horse The season for this North American Hockey shows and a giant flea market, to a weekly farmers League team runs from September-March. All • 1908 Race Riot Downtown Walking Tour market (spring through fall) and craft sales. Other tickets are general admission. • Friends of Lincoln Oak Ridge Cemetery Hike weekend-long events include a home show, garden • Black History Walk at Oak Ridge Cemetery sale, motorcycle races and coin show, among many Springfield Sliders • Military History Hike at Oak Ridge Cemetery others. If you’re looking for something fun to do 1415 N. Grand Ave. • History Bike Tour on a weekend, visit the Illinois Department of Robin Roberts Stadium • Design Like Frank Lloyd Wright Walking/Drawing Tour Agriculture’s calendar of non-fair events. 217-679-3511 • Designing for Change Women’s History Walking Tour springfieldsliders.com The BOS Center The Sliders are members of the Prospect League, One Convention Center Plaza a wood bat experience similar to most minor 217-788-8800 league parks around the country. All tickets are TheBOSCenter.com general admission, although party rooms are Located in the heart of downtown Springfield, this multi- available for rent. purpose facility hosts many events open to the public including concerts, circuses, sports tournaments and Springfield FC Soccer much more. Check their calendar for upcoming events. Semi-Pro Soccer 4600 11th St. UIS Performing Arts Center SASA Fields One University Plaza spfldfc.com 217-206-6160 Springfield FC is now a member of the United uispac.com Premier Soccer League.

PHOTO CREDIT LONG BRIDGE GOLF COURSE The outdoors Springfield’s lakes, parks and other great green spaces

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, it Biking and hiking from Springfield’s east side to the town hiking and biking. Also connects to the is advised to check individual of Rochester, and is built on the Old Interurban Trail via a connecting sidewalk. websites for up-to-date Bunn to Lost Bridge Trail Baltimore and Ohio Railroad line. Trail heads at BJ Grand Salon (3055 information and offerings This 1.5 mile trail is an extension of the Lost Trail head at Illinois Dept. of Robbins Road) and Wabash Avenue and Bridge Trail from Rochester. Street crossings Transportation (2300 Dirksen Pkwy.) Park Avenue. Boating and fishing on Dirksen Pkwy. and Taylor Avenue parking lot. Trail heads at IDOT Building (2300 For more information on bike and Lake Springfield Dirksen Pkway. parking lot) and Abundant Sangamon Valley Trail hike trails, call 217-544-1751 or visit 217-757-8660 x1011 Faith Christian Center (2525 Taylor Avenue This 11.5-mile trail is a mostly shaded springfieldparks.org/parks/biketrails. cwlp.com parking lot). route from the southwest Centennial Park north to Stuart Park and extending further Golf courses Public boat launches are available from Interurban Trail a variety of locations. Try your hand at north to Irwin Bridge Road It includes This bicycle and pedestrian trail is 8.3 miles fishing from the shoreline or from your scenic bridges which puts hikers and Bergen Park Golf Course long. It begins at the corner of Wabash boat in a private cove. cyclists at eye level with the tree tops. 200 Eastdale Ave. Avenue and MacArthur Boulevard and Trail heads at Centennial Park (5751 217-753-6211 proceeds in a southerly direction following Lake Springfield Marina Bunker Hill Road, parking lot), Stuart Park springfieldparkdistrictgolf.org/bergen.html the abandoned Interurban Railroad right- 17 Waters Edge Blvd. (1800 Winch Ln., parking lot) and a lot off Established in 1930, Bergen Golf Course of-way to the town of Chatham. The asphalt 217-483-3625 Cantral Creek Road, about half a mile west was built on fertile farm ground which surface trail is open year-round for biking, lakespringfieldmarina.com of Brown Road and a mile from the Irwin to this day provides a lush terrain. The skating, jogging and hiking. Bridge Road endpoint. Full service marina with slip rental by Trail heads at Wabash Avenue and Park course features eight par fours and one par day, week, month or season. Rent a three. The course has no bunkers or water Street (parking lot), Hazel Dell and West Wabash Trail pontoon boat, personal watercraft or Grand, Woodside Road and Pedigo Lane hazards which makes it playable for golfers The paved trail extends three miles along canoe, kayak or paddle boat for cruising (parking lot). of all abilities. or fishing on Lake Springfield. Rent a Springfield’s southwest side, beginning party barge (seats 25-30) for your family Lost Bridge Trail at Robbins Road and continuing all the Brookhills Golf Club way to Park Street. Great for rollerblading, 5350 Old Jacksonville Rd. or company outing. This trail stretches nearly five miles,

48 | capitalcityvisitor.com | www.visitspringfieldillinois.com | Capital City Visitor 2021/2022 217-787-8495 facebook.com/brookhillsgolfcourse/ Designed by Leon Howard, this course features a 9-hole golf course, driving range and pro shop. Relax in the Club House following a round of golf.

Bunn Park Golf Course 2500 S. 11th St. 217-522-2633springfieldparkdistrictgolf.org/bunn. html A regulation 18-hole facility, this tree-lined course has narrow fairways and challenging holes. Water comes into play on several holes throughout the course.

Lincoln Greens Golf Course 700 E. Lake Shore Dr. 217-786-4111 springfieldparkdistrictgolf.org/lincoln-greens.html A challenging 18-hole course situated on 240 acres on the shores of Lake Springfield.

Long Bridge Golf Course 1055 Camp Sangamo Rd. 217-744-8311 longbridgegc.com This 9-hole course overlooks the Sangamon River Valley. Besides a round of great golf, enjoy live entertainment at the clubhouse every Friday evening.

Pasfield Park Golf Course 1700 W. Lawrence Ave. 217-753-6226 springfieldparkdistrictgolf.org/pasfield.html A historic 9-hole public golf course located in the heart of Springfield. Its narrow fairways, undulating hills and small greens will challenge your game.

Piper Glen Golf Club 7112 Piper Glen Dr. 217-483-6537 piperglen.com Cited as a 4.5 star facility by Golf Digest and listed as a top central Illinois course by Illinois Magazine, this course provides dramatic elevation changes, prairie grass plantings and large undulating greens.

The Oaks Golf Course 851 Dave Stockton Dr. 217-528-6600 theoaksgolfcourse.com/ Opened in 1926, the 18-hole course features over 6,000 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 70.

The Rail Golf Club 1400 S. Club House Dr., Sherman 217-525-0365 railgolf.com A sprawling 240-acre dairy farm turned into The Rail, rated four stars by Golf Digest and continually voted as one of the best places to play golf in central Illinois.

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Adams Wildlife Sanctuary 2315 E. Clear Lake Ave. 217-544-2473 illinoisaudubon.org. This is the perfect place to take a quick nature walk without driving out of town. Just off one of Springfield’s busiest streets, Clear Lake Avenue, the sanctuary is a hidden jewel that’s accessible in minutes. Once a mid-19th-century farm, it’s now a wooded haven for birds and is owned by the Illinois Audubon Society. One trail takes 15 minutes to complete; a longer trail takes 45 minutes. The visitor center offers information about the trees, plants and birds commonly encountered. Visitors can also tour the restored 1850s Margery Adams farmhouse.

Carpenter Park Nature Preserve IL 124 and I-55 217-544-1751 springfieldparks.org This lovely park has 434 acres, lined on one side by the shores of the Sangamon River and The Rail golf course on the other. It is located in the north side of Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon town, west of Business Route 55 (Peoria PHOTO CREDIT THOMAS REES MEMORIAL CARILLON Road). A winding park road leads to a clearing with a parking lot, historic stone shelter, a picnic area and a map. The park architect Jens Jensen, the garden is friendly wetlands, a wind turbine, solar in Belgium and The Netherlands. He left is primarily used for hiking and nature open daily from sunrise to sunset. Be panels and a geothermal system. specific instructions in his will regarding observation. Part of the park is an Illinois sure to visit the Garden’s Nature Center the number of bells and the location of Nature Preserve. and Split Rail Gift Shop. Washington Park the carillon. South Grand Ave. and MacArthur Blvd. A carillonneur plays the bells Centennial Park Lincoln Park 217-544-1751 manually using a keyboaRoad To more Bunker Hill Rd. and Lenhart Rd. 1601 N. Fifth St. springfieldparks.org/parks/washington/ fully appreciate the carillon, take in a 217-544-1751 217-753-2800 Washington Park is a 150-acre site just a carillon concert. From May 1 through springfieldparks.org springfieldparks.org/parks/lincoln/ couple miles from downtown Springfield. Sept. 30 concerts are on Wednesdays at Part of southwest Springfield, this 190- Lincoln Park, located on the north Listed on the National Register of Historic 6:30 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays at acre park features skateboard facilities, side of Springfield, is an 88-acre site Places, it is Springfield’s largest and most 2 p.m. From October through April, the bocce ball courts and a 100 ft. sledding added to the park district in 1905. Its active park. The Washington Park Botanical concerts are on Wednesdays at noon and hill, in addition to a playground and design and many features date back to Garden, at the far west side of the park, Sundays at 2 and 4 p.m. The world- outdoor picnic areas. its original development, including a features a glass-domed conservatory, renowned International Carillon Festival historic lagoon and pavilion. The park gallery and greenhouses. The park is also is held annually in June. Lincoln Memorial Garden & Nature includes disc-golf courses, tennis courts, home to Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon, Take a carillon tour to see the bells Center shuffleboard and a horseshoe park, plus the sixth largest in the world. Washington up close, learn how the carillon is 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr. the Nelson Recreation Center with an Park is also home to two fishing ponds played and enjoy a spectacular view 217-529-1111 outdoor swimming pool and two indoor stocked with catfish and trout, picnic of Washington Park and surrounding lincolnmemorialgarden.org ice rinks. shelters, playgrounds, public tennis courts, landmarks. Tours are offered May A woodland and prairie garden with nature trails and bike and jogging paths. 1-Sept. 30 on Wednesdays, Saturdays over five miles of trails lead you on a Southwind Park and Erin’s Pavilion and Sundays from noon to 6 p.m. journey through the Illinois landscape 4965 S. Second St. Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon Admission is $4 for adults and $3 for Lincoln would have known. Depending 217-585-2941 1740 W. Fayette Ave. children ages 5-15. on the season you visit, you could springfieldparks.org 217-546-3853 discover springtime dogwoods in full Every inch of this 80-acre park is ADA The Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon is an Springfield offers many other welcoming bloom, colorful prairie wildflowers of accessible, serving as a national model icon in Washington Park. It was a gift of parks, nature spots, gardens and prairie summer, burnished autumn leaves or for inclusion for all people. Stroll 2.5 Senator Thomas Rees, publisher of the wilderness. All Springfield parks are open snow-covered maple trees bursting miles of urban trails and enjoy the Illinois State Register from 1881 until dawn to dusk. For more information about with sap. Located on the shores of Lake sensory gardens, playground and his death in 1933. Rees attributed his Springfield’s city-operated parks and golf Springfield and designed by landscape fishing piers. The park also has eco- great interest in bells to visiting carillons courses, visit springfieldparks.org/parks.

PHOTO TREVOR MILLER The nightlife Where to find live entertainment in the capital city

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, it local music in a heated outdoor venue music. For a complete listing of what’s S. Durkin Dr.) serves up jazz-style is advised to check individual every weekend from 6 to 10 p.m., then going on in and around the capital musicians with an occasional foray into websites for up-to-date continues the entertainment inside city on any given week, check the arts classic rock ’n’ roll. information and offerings until 3 a.m. with a DJ. and entertainment listings in Illinois There are too many venues to Times, the city’s free weekly newspaper, Comedy The nightlife of Springfield and mention, ranging from coffee shops which also publishes Capital City Visitor. If laughter is what you’re after, look no surrounding communities is diverse to bars and wineries, with local bands Look for the numerous IT newsstands further than Donnie B’s Comedy Club and robust. Blues, folk, jazz, rock, and musicians of all flavors, including throughout downtown, as well as at area (217-391-JOKE or donniebs.com for country, hip-hop, dance music, open rock, bluegrass, blues, country and pop hotels, restaurants and stores or check location and tickets) or head north of mic events and karaoke nights are the online calendar at illinoistimes.com. town to the Mason City Limits Comedy well represented on any given night in Club (114 E. Chestnut, Mason City). central Illinois and the capital city. Solid Blues Both clubs feature nationally known local acts playing original and cover Every Monday night starting around touring comedians every Friday and material mix with national touring 8 p.m., the Illinois Central Blues Club Saturday night, with occasional open bands on the road from St. Louis to (ICBC) sponsors a different band at the mics for the aspiring comic. Chicago or between Indianapolis Alamo (115 N. Fifth St.). Local, regional and Kansas City to create a fertile and national acts have enlivened this Acoustic atmosphere for vibrant entertainment. wonderful music experience during Singer-songwriters and acoustic music Local, regional and national touring the 30-plus years of Blue Mondays. performers are in abundance around acts of various genres take the stage Watch for special blues events regularly town and in the area. Venues with weekly at several clubs around the city. sponsored by the active ICBC at regular shows include Pease’s at Bunn Danenberger Family Vineyard’s Wine different venues in town. Gourmet (2941 Plaza Dr.), Always After Rocks (12341 Irish Road, New Berlin) Five (2741 S. Sixth St.), Hand of Fate and Weebles (4136 Peoria Road) host a Jazz Brewing Company (107 E. Douglas variety of acts that run the gamut from Jazz in all its varied forms is St., Petersburg) Farmhouse Restaurant singer-songwriter types to Americana Stand-up comedian Jeff Tolbert represented at certain nightclubs and (3001 Veterans Parkway, inside Harvest groups and local cover bands. The performing at Mason City Limits. restaurants. On the near west side Market) and 3Sixteen Wine Bar (316 N. Curve Inn (3219 S. Sixth St.) books live, of town, the Lime Street Cafe (951 Main St., Chatham). PHOTO NICOLE TOLBERT

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, Boyd’s New Generation Cook’s Spice Rack & Chili Dew Chilli Parlor 217-670-2820 it is advised to check Restaurant and Catering 910 North Grand Ave. W. 2312 Wabash Ave. freddysusa.com individual websites for up-to- 1831 South Grand Ave. E. 217-492-2695 217-679-2940 date information and offerings 217-544-9866 cookspicerack.com 2690 S. Dirksen Pkwy. Fritz’s Restaurant 217-679-1910 2709 S. MacArthur Blvd. Brunchfield Café CoreLife Eatery American 301 North Grand Ave. W. 217-546-9888 751 S. Durkin Dr. 2580 Wabash Ave. 217-670-2530 217-679-7251 217-331-7038 2 Wingz dewchilliparlor.com Fulgenzi’s Pizza and Pasta 848 South Grand Ave. E. brunchfield.com corelifeeatery.com 1168 E. Sangamon Ave. 217-544-8520 217-670-1895 Buffalo Wild Wings Coz’s Pizza & Pub Fairlane Diner 300 S. Crossing Rd., Sherman fulgenzis.com 6th St. Café 2808 N. Dirksen Pkwy. 4441 Ash Grove Dr. 217-670-0048 217-726-7700 217-303-9330 Garden Grille 214 S. Sixth St. 4420 Wabash Ave. cozspizzaandpub.com 3100 S. Dirksen Pkwy. 217-572-9500 Farmhouse Restaurant 217-546-9453 217-529-7171 Cozy Dog Drive In buffalowildwings.com (inside Harvest Market) hiltongardeninn3.hilton.com 3Sixteen Wine Bar 2935 S. Sixth St. 3001 Veterans Parkway 316 N. Main St., Chatham Captain JJ’s Fish and 217-525-1992 217-793-3601, ext. 801 Ginna’s Café 217-697-8569 Chicken cozydogdrivein.com (inside SCHEELS) 3sixteenwinebar.com 2613 Stevenson Dr. Fire & Ale 3801 S. MacArthur Blvd. 217-679-5305 Cracker Barrel Old 135 Illini Blvd., Sherman 217-726-6330 Abe’s Hideout captainjjs.weebly.com Country Store 217-496-2236 experience.scheels.com 2301 S. Dirksen Pkwy. 5975 S. Sixth St. Charlie Parker’s Diner 217-529-2290 fireandale.net 217-679-2044 Golden Corral abeshideouts.com 700 North St. crackerbarrel.com 217-241-2104 Five Guys 1038 Lejune Dr. 217-585-6830 Alexander’s Steak House charlieparkersdiner.net Culver’s 2501 Wabash Ave. 217-546-8230 goldencorral.com 620 Bruns Ln. 2540 N. Dirksen Pkwy. Chatham Café 217-544-5050 fiveguys.com 217-793-0440 Great House BBQ alexanderssteak.com 414 N. Main Plaza, Chatham 4400 Wabash Ave. 217-697-1101 217-726-7991 Freddy’s Frozen Custard & 4233 Wabash Ave. 217-572-1744 Anchors Away culvers.com Steakburgers Chesapeake Seafood House 3205 E. Clear Lake Ave. 518 E. Capitol Ave. 3045 E. Clear Lake Ave. DJ’s Café Harold’s Chicken Shack 217-679-0166 217-544-5144 1126 South Grand Ave. East 217-522-5220 915 W. Laurel St. 3784 Wabash Ave. anchorsawayil.com chesapeakeseafoodhouse.com 217-753-1708 217-670-1269 Applebee’s Grill & Bar Chick-fil-A 2554 Sunrise Dr. 2431 Wabash Ave. 217-528-7021 217-546-2000 3335 Veterans Pkwy. chick-fil-a.com 217-698-0550 applebees.com The Chili Parlor 820 S. Ninth St. Barrel Head 217-523-4989 1577 Wabash Ave. thechiliparloronline.com 217-787-2102 Chili’s Grill & Bar thebarrelheadspringfield.com 2891 Veterans Pkwy. Biscuits + Brunch 217-546-8505 chilis.com 2661 Chatham Rd. 217-670-1501 Chuck E. Cheese brunchbythreetwigs.com 2369 S. MacArthur Blvd. 217-793-0230 Bob Evans chuckecheese.com 4221 Conestoga Dr. 217-698-3800 Clay’s Popeye’s BBQ 3050 Stevenson Dr. 1121 South Grand Ave. E. 217-529-1909 217-522-0386 Dew Chilli Parlor bobevans.com popeyesbbq.com

Capital City Visitor 2021/2022 | www.visitspringfieldillinois.com | capitalcityvisitor.com | 55 Million’s Crab Red Lobster Top Cat’s Chill & Grill 2100 W. White Oaks Dr. 2696 S. Dirksen Pkwy. 3211 Sangamon Ave. 217-679-5695 217-529-6900 217-528-4201 whiteoaks.millionscrab.com redlobster.com topcatschillandgrill.com

Mission BBQ Red Robin Gourmet Wahlburgers 2401 Wabash Ave., Suite B Burgers and Brews 2115 S. MacArthur Blvd. 217-275-5610 2881 S. Veterans Pkwy. 217-726-1011 mission-bbq.com 217-546-8331 wahlburgers.com/springfield redrobin.com MJ’s Fish & Chicken Wings Etc. Express Ritz’s Lil Fryer 2315 N. Dirksen Pkwy. 716 E. Enos Ave. 2148 North Grand Ave. E. 217-241-0077 217-572-0257 217-528-0862 Keefner’s wingsetc.net Nickey’s Southern Style Rumberger’s Lounge PHOTO COURTESY KEEFNER’S Asian Kitchen 217 S. Fifth Street Hen House Family Le Peep 330 South Grand Ave. E. 217-679-6183 Taste of Thai Restaurant 3232 Ginger Creek Dr. 217-546-0954 rumbergerswings.com 3053 S. Dirksen Pkwy. 6009 S. Sixth St. Frontage 217-679-1752 Noodles and Company 217-529-8393 Rd. E. lepeep.com Sgt. Pepper’s Café 217-529-3690 2575 Wabash Ave. 3141 Baker Dr. tasteofthaispringfield.com Li’l Willy’s BBQ 217-546-7400 217-525-5939 Hickory River Smokehouse noodles.com China 1 916 South Grand Ave. West sgt-peppers-cafe.com 212 South Grand Ave. E. 2343 N. Dirksen Pkwy. 217-679-1866 Ocean Crab House Sky Lounge 217-522-3900 217-528-2271 lilwillysbbq.com hickoryriver.com 3101 S. MacArthur Blvd. 3254 W. Iles Ave. 217-717-4411 China Express Lime Street Café 217-595-9999 Homestyle Café 1213 Toronto Rd. 951 S. Durkin Dr. Old Luxemburg Inn 1144 N. Ninth St. Smokey Bones 217-585-1733 217-525-5800 217-793-1905 1900 S. 15th St. 2660 S. Dirksen Pkwy. 217-528-0503 217-528-6410 China King Lindsay’s Restaurant Hooters smokeybones.com 120 North Grand Ave. President Abraham Lincoln Outback Steakhouse 3241 Horizon Dr. 217-789-6908 Springfield 2590 Wabash Ave. Springfield Carriage Co. 217-522-9110 chinakingil.net hooters.com A DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel 217-523-2815 724 E. Edwards St. outback.com 217-544-8800 217-572-1457 China Star IHOP International House doubletree3.hilton.com of Pancakes Parkway Café Star 66 Café 1899 E. Sangamon Ave. 217-789-0800 2600 Sunrise Dr. Long 9 Restaurant 2715 N. Dirksen Pkwy. 3752 Camp Butler Rd. 217-544-2233 springfieldchinastar.com 217-789-4467 3000 S. Dirksen Pkwy. 217-354-6172 4001 Wabash Ave. eatparkway.com star66cafe.com 217-529-7777 Dynasty Asian Cuisine 217-698-4467 crowneplaza.com ihop.com Pease’s at BUNN Sweet Basil Café 105 South Grand Ave. East Gourmet 217-528-7822 Longhorn Steakhouse 4241 Conestoga Dr. Jungle Jim’s Cafe 2941 Plaza Dr. 217-679-2967 dynastyasian.com 1923 Peoria Rd. 2451 Wabash Ave. 217-793-1840 217-789-6173 217-726-5130 bunngourmet.com Tasty Cafe Happy Sushi longhornsteakhouse.com 846 South Grand Ave. East Portillo’s 110 Villa Pkwy., Sherman Just Right Eatery 217-492-9379 217-528-9799 3047 Hedley Rd. Lulu’s Diner 3400 Freedom Dr. 217-993-4323 608 S. Ninth St. 217-210-9050 Texas Roadhouse Hawaiian BBQ portillos.com justrighteatery.com 217-210-2277 2540 W. Iles Ave. 2355 W. Monroe St. 217-698-5700 217-698-0000 Keefner’s The Railyard Maid Rite Sandwich Shop texasroadhouse.com hawaiianbbqspringfield.com 1941 W. Iles Ave. 118 N. Pasfield St. 2242 S. Sixth 217-546-1941 217-523-0723

Krekel’s Custard & MCL Restaurant & Bakery Hamburgers Uniquely Springfield 2151 Wabash Ave. 2121 North Grand Ave. E. 217-787-8706 217-525-4952 mclhomemade.com Cozy Dog Drive-In krekelscustard.com An icon in Springfield is the Cozy Dog Drive-in, home of the original batter-covered hot dog on a stick. Lake Pointe Grill The Mess Hall This landmark, located on historic Route 66, features a great collection of Route 66 memorabilia. 1386 Toronto Rd. 1120 E. Sangamon Ave. Although corn dogs are popular at state fairs, you have to go to the Cozy Dog drive-in for the original. 217-679-3900 217-523-3415 Open 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Monday - Saturday, closed Sundays. 2935 S. Sixth Street, 217-525-1992. lakepointegrill.com springfieldamericanlegion.com

56 | capitalcityvisitor.com | www.visitspringfieldillinois.com | Capital City Visitor 2021/2022 Capital City Visitor 2021/2022 | www.visitspringfieldillinois.com | capitalcityvisitor.com | 57 217-744-7990 6141 Main St., Rt. 97 1124 W. Jefferson St. Salisbury 217-793-9101 217-626-2022 3311 Robbins Rd. morningstar-cafe.com 217-726-9202 1281 Toronto Rd. Panera Bread 217-585-7990 3019 S. Dirksen Pkwy. headwestsubs.letseat.at 217-529-6200 3101 W. White Oaks Dr. Incredibly Delicious 217-726-5070 925 S. Seventh St. panerabread.com 217-528-8548 incrediblydelicious.com Papo’s Café 3290 W. Iles Ave. Jersey Mike’s Subs 217-679-6044 2318 Wabash Ave. paposcafe.com 217-787-6453 jerseymikes.com Penn Station East Coast Subs Jimmy John’s 2983 Lindbergh Blvd. 219 S. Sixth St. 217-670-0389 Incredibly Delicious 217-528-8470 2526 N. Dirksen Pkwy. 3128 S. Sixth St. 217-679-0057 217-522-2261 penn-station.com Hibachi Grill 115 N. Lewis St. Thai Kitchen 2 2421 N. Dirksen Pkwy. Quiznos Supreme Buffet 217-525-6975 305 Chatham Rd. 217-544-7827 2309 S. MacArthur Blvd. magickitchenthai.com 217-726-5900 2925 W. Iles Ave. 2701 W. Lawrence Ave. 217-698-6033 217-546-9773 217-787-7304 hibachibuffetil.com Mekong Cafe Yummy Crab 114 Chatham Rd. Subway 1308 S. Second St. 3165 S. Dirksen Pkwy. 217-546-7020 Hibachi Madness 217-391-2511 217-572-1766 jimmyjohns.com 607 E. Adams St. 4318 Wabash Ave. yummycrabil.com 217-522-8772 217-441-9498 Mimosa Vietnamese and McAlister’s Deli Multiple locations Thai Restaurant Café/Sandwich Shop 3130 S. Dirksen Pkwy. Hunan Chinese 4201 Wabash Ave. 217-210-0780 Sunrise Cafe Restaurant 217-787-7733 Café Moxo 2917 W. Iles Ave. 1201 S. Second St. 1333 Wabash Ave. mimosa217.com 411 E. Adams St. 217-210-0695 217-753-1311 217-726-5760 217-788-8084 Panda Express mcalistersdeli.com hunanchinesespringfield.com cafemoxo.com Coffee Shops 2585 Wabash Ave. Hunan Express Monty’s Sub Shop 217-726-9880 Gastro Grub Barnes & Noble Café 238 S. Dirksen Pkwy. 727 N. Bruns Ln. 1001 N. First St. 3111 S. Veterans Pkwy. 217-525-8888 Osaka Japanese 217-546-6000 217-679-0593 hunanexpressspringfield.com Restaurant 1700 E. Sangamon Ave. 217-546-9440 1665 Wabash Ave. 217-789-4575 barnesandnoble.com/h/cafe Head West Sub Stop James Home Kitchen 217-726-8037 3124 Montvale 2901 Chatham Rd. osakaspringfield.com 3325 S. Sixth St. Rd. 217-546-3020 Bean Counter Roastery 217-679-2006 217-679-2477 montyssubs.com & Coffee House jameshomekitchen.com Sun Thai 530 E. Capitol Ave. 1911 W. Iles Ave. 321 N. Main St., Chatham 217-789-9101 Morning Star 217-546-4740 Kiku Japanese Steak and 217-483-8424 2432 Denver Dr. Mercantile & Café encounterthecounter.com Seafood House 3050 Lindbergh Blvd. Sunny China House 217-697-5458 1931 W. Iles Ave. kikujapanesesteakand- 217-726-8811 Uniquely Springfield seafoodhouse.com sunnychinamenu.com (otherwise known as Chili) Little Saigon Tai Pan Chilli Chili is a popular menu item in Springfield, but here it is more commonly spelled chilli, not chili. The first 1531 Wabash Ave. 2636 Stevenson Dr. 217-726-9633 217-529-8089 chilli restaurant in Springfield, and the first to call it “chilli,” was the Dew Chilli Parlor which opened in littlesaigon100.com taipanfinechinese.com PHOTO1909. COURTESY Although INCREDIBLY the original DELICIOUS location is now closed, the secret recipe lives on at Dew Chilli at 2312 Wabash Ave., along with Dew Chilli Pub and Grill locations at 301 North Grand Ave. and 2690 S. Dirksen Parkway. Magic Kitchen Thai Thai Basil Restaurant Another local favorite, which was established by Joe Rogers in 1945 as the Den Chili Parlor, is now called Restaurant 2703 N. Dirksen Pkwy. The Chili Parlor, located at 820 S. Ninth Street. If you eat a bowl of Firebrand chili at The Chili Parlor, your 4112 N. Peoria Rd. 217-525-7777 name will be memorialized on the wall. 217-525-2230 thaibasil217.com

58 | capitalcityvisitor.com | www.visitspringfieldillinois.com | Capital City Visitor 2021/2022 Capital City Visitor 2021/2022 | www.visitspringfieldillinois.com | capitalcityvisitor.com | 59 Flavor of India Gallina’s Pizza 3124 Montvale Plaza 3133 S. Dirksen Pkwy. 217-787-8122 217-529-0649 gallinapizzacapitolcity.com Gateway to India 3115 Chatham Rd. Godfather’s Pizza 217-726-6890 1549 S. Dirksen Pkwy. 217-522-4886 Jerk Shop Go 1754 Wabash Ave. 213 S. Fifth St. 217-726-2000 217-717-0299 godfathers.com Joe Gallina’s Pizza & Mr. Gyros Restaurant 1100 S. MLK, Jr. Dr. 432 E. Monroe St. 523-2817 217-522-5271 joegallinaspizza.com Taste of Jamaica 215 S. Fifth St. Joe’s Italian Pizza 217-670-2265 1552 W. Jefferson St. Rosati’s Pizza 217-787-6005 Yanni’s Gyros PHOTO COURTESY ROSATI’S PIZZA 1814 Stevenson Dr. La Piazza Cucina Italiana 217-585-9300 220 S. Sixth St. Custom Cup Cooper’s Hawk Winery Nu-Voh at the St. Nicholas 217-572-1442 and Restaurant 321 E. Monroe St. 400 E. Jefferson St. Italian lapiazzaci.com 217-652-6154 2501 Wabash Ave. 217-572-1994 customcupcoffee.com 217-321-9100 nu-voh-at-the-saint-nicolas. Bella Milano Little Italy’s Pizza chwinery.com business.site Grab-A-Java 4525 Wabash Ave. 464 N. Main St., Chatham 217-483-7090 1702 S. Sixth St. 217-547-0011 Curate PAO Bistro littleitalys-pizza.com 217-523-5282 bellamilanos.com 2930 Plaza Dr. 2824 Plaza Dr. 3115 Hedley Rd. 217-679-3554 217-546-4660 Luca Pizza 217-698-9773 Bernie & Betty’s Pizza 300 Chatham Road curatespringfield.com paobistro.com 1101 S. Spring St. 2937 W. Iles Ave. latte1.com 217-522-1821 217-787-8884 Indigo Roots Latin Grill lucapizza.net Grateful Coffee Co. 3013 Lindbergh Blvd. 4127 Wabash Ave. Di Piero’s Mariah’s Steakhouse 1370 Toronto Road 217-726-3487 217-679-7357 518 E. Adams St. & Pasta indigocuisine.com rootslatingrill.com 217-572-1410 Starbucks Coffee 3317 Robbins Rd. 3200 E. Clear Lake Ave. Joseph’s Fine Cuisine VELE Dillon’s Pizza 217-793-1900 mariahsrestaurant.com 217-525-7759 3141 Hedley Rd. 3241 W. Iles Ave. 500 N. Dirksen Pkwy. 3412 Freedom Dr. 217-210-257 217-210-2177 217-544-3206 217-787-0764 Mario’s Italian Restaurant chefjojocorp.com velerestaurant.com dillonspizza.com 2003 W. Monroe St. & Pizzeria 217-793-2193 Loukinens’ on 4th Ethnic 3073 E. Clear Lake Ave. Di Piero’s Sicilian Culcina 217-523-2211 745 Stevenson Dr. 517 S. Fourth St. 518 E. Adams St. 2841 Mansion Rd. 217-753-2978 217-670-1363 Gyros Stop 2728 N. Dirksen Pkwy. 217-572-1410 217-483-6888 loukinenson4th.com 2907 S. MacArthur Blvd. 217-523-5599 eatatmarios.com 217-698-6463 Gabatoni’s 3190 S. Dirksen Pkwy. Luminary Kitchen & starbucks.com 300 E. Laurel St. MOD Pizza Provisions Gyros Stop 2 2345 W. Monroe St. 217-528-9629 2401 Wabash Ave. Whimsy Tea Company 3121 Hedley Road 217-546-3442 gabatonispizza.com modpizza.com 413 E. Adams St. 217-679-1819 217-331-6920 luminarychefs.com whimsyteacompany.com Maldaner’s Wm. Van’s Coffee House 222 S. Sixth St. Uniquely Springfield 503 S. Seventh St. 217-522-4313 217-679-4726 maldaners.com Mel-O-Cream Donuts connshg.com/wm-vans-coffee-house You may get your kicks on Route 66, but for a sugar fix go to Mel-O-Cream. Mel-O-Cream Nick & Nino’s Penthouse Contemporary has been making donuts in Springfield for 80 years. Cake donuts, cream-filled donuts, old- Steakhouse fashioneds, iced donuts, glazed donuts, apple fritters, long johns, cinnamon twists and donut The Barn Wyndham Springfield City holes are just some of the varieties. There are four locations in the Capital City to tempt you. Centre 1501 Wabash Ave., Suite B Locations are 217 E. Laurel Street (217-544-4644), 1953 W. Monroe Street (217-546-4651), 217-789-1530 217-679-0610 525 E. North Grand Avenue (217-528-2303) and 3010 S. Sixth Street (217-529-7708). citycentrecuisine.com thebarnspringfield.com

60 | capitalcityvisitor.com | www.visitspringfieldillinois.com | Capital City Visitor 2021/2022 Monical’s Pizza Razzo’s Family Pizzeria 1610 W. Jefferson St. Chipotle Mexican Grill Moroleon Tropical 217-572-1510 2640 Prairie Crossing Dr. 129 John St., Rochester 217-679-8092 2579 Wabash Ave. Mexican Restaurant 217-546-7258 217-498-9565 abelardosmexicanfood.com 217-321-0500 1101 Wabash Ave. Taqueria el Pollo monicalspizza.com razzospizza.com chipotle.com 217-679-0879 635 W. Jefferson Aztca Mexican Grill 217-753-9083 Nancy’s Pizza Ricco’s Pizza 2753 Chatham Rd. El Dorado Taqueria No Way Jose’s 2301 W. Monroe St. 420 Crossing Dr., Sherman 217-546-6906 1374 Toronto Rd. 425 North Grand Ave. E. Xochimilco 217-679-0456 217-496-2369 aztcamexicangrill.com 217-679-5271 217-391-4259 3210 Northfield Dr. riccospizzaco.com nancyspizza.com 217-544-9206 Blue Margaritas Jolly Tamale Qdoba Mexican Grill Rosati’s Pizza 2941 W. Iles Ave. Olive Garden Mexican Bar & Grill 803 S. Dirksen Pkwy. 2320 Wabash Ave. 2991 S. Veterans Pkwy. 2934 S. Sixth St. 217-698-7111 217-546-3116 3151 Horizon Dr. 217-523-2345 xochimilcorestaurant.com 217-793-0318 217-679-4778 217-670-1394 qdoba.com olivegarden.com myrosatis.com bluemargaritas.com La Bamba Taco Gringo Pub/Brew 1731 S. MacArthur Blvd. Papa Frank’s Sam’s Italian Pizza Cancun 975 Clocktower Dr. 731 North Grand Ave. E. 217-698-5945 The Alamo 4111 Wabash Ave. 3028 Stanford Ave. 217-546-9494 217-522-9111 labambaburritos.com 217-679-8700 217-753-1455 1851 North Grand Ave. E. 115 N. Fifth St. papafranksspringfield.com 217-525-2666 217-523-1455 Saputo’s 420 S. Crossing Dr., La Fiesta Sherman 125 South Grand Ave. E. The Pasta House Co. 801 E. Monroe St. 6901 Preston Dr., Chatham 217-670-2905 The Alibi 217-496-3221 217-697-5588 2599 Wabash Ave. 217-544-2523 tacogringo.com 320 E. Main St., Rochester saputos.com 217-546-9880 Casa Real Cocina 217-498-1129 La Fiesta Grande Tacology 201 pastahouse.com Mexicana the-alibi.com The Spaghetti Shop 2830 Stevenson Dr. 3266 W. Iles Ave. 1869 E. Sangamon Ave. 3100 W. White Oaks Dr. 217-670-1042 Pie’s the Limit 217-679-6448 Boone’s Saloon 1710 S. MacArthur Blvd. 217-788-0781 217-303-5323 lafiestagrande.us tacology201.com 301 W. Edwards St. 217-679-3846 3114 S. Sixth St. mycasareal.com piesthelimit.com 217-679-1998 Los Rancheros Taqueria Moroleon 217-679-3752 Chadito’s Mexican Authentic Mexican 1101 S. Ninth St. boonessaloon.com American Grill Pizza Ranch Mexican Restaurant 217-210-2600 1001 Lejune Dr. 3030 S. Sixth St. 3458 Freedom Dr. Brewhaus Bar 217-679-8844 Abelardo’s Mexican 217-529-8226 217-698-6240 Taqueria el Paisa 617 E. Washington St. pizzaranch.com Fresh chaditos.com losrancherosrestaurante.com 1827 N. Peoria Rd. 217-525-6399

Capital City Visitor 2021/2022 | www.visitspringfieldillinois.com | capitalcityvisitor.com | 61 Sweets/Treats Mel-O-Cream Donuts 217 E. Laurel St. Baskin Robbins 217-544-4644 106 Chatham Rd. 3010 S. Sixth St. 217-787-3013 217-529-7708 1700 S. MacArthur Blvd. 1953 W. Monroe St. 217-528-3131 217-546-4651 525 North Grand Ave. baskinrobbins.com 217-528-2303 Cocoa Blue Chocolates mel-o-cream.com 117 E. Main St., Rochester Nothing Bundt Cakes 217-498-1261 2476 Wabash Ave. cocoabluechocolates.com 217-210-7450 nothingbundtcakes.com Cold Stone Creamery 124 S. Sixth St. Pease’s Candy Shop D’Arcy’s Pint 217-523-6666 1701 S. State St. coldstonecreamery.com 217-523-3721 peasescandy.com Brewski’s Pub Engrained Brewing Public House 29 Del’s Popcorn Shop Company 605 W. Jefferson 312 Sattley St., Rochester 3013 Lindbergh Blvd. Pittman’s Popcorn Shop 217-670-1462 1120 W. Lincolnshire Blvd. 217-576-7024 217-698-8552 1500 Wabash Ave. 217-546-3054 pubhouse29.com delspopcornshop.com 217-717-1114 Brickhouse Grill and Pub engrainedbrewing.com pittmanspopcornshop.com 3136 W. Iles Ave. Route 66 Motorheads Bar Finley’s Tap House and Grill Dunkin’ Donuts 217-546-2745 The Salted Lemon - Market Restaurant & Craft Beer Bar 600 Toronto Rd. 102 Chatham Rd. brickhousegrill.net & Creamery 3236 Ginger Creek 217-679-7323 630-560-1153 2671 Chatham Rd. Burger Bar and Backdoor 217-572-1996 66motorheads.com 2744 S. Sixth St. 217-679-7652 Lounge finleystaphouse.com 217-210-9112 Sangamo Brewing Co. thesaltedlemonco.com 2765 S. Sixth St. dunkindonuts.com Home Plate Bar and Grill 109 E. Mulberry St., Chatham 217-528-9030 217-697-8026 Smallcakes 2571 Koke Mill Rd. Fannie May Candies 2300 Wabash Ave. Casey’s Pub 217-679-3313 2939 S. Veterans Pkwy. Sportsman’s Lounge 217-679-0683 2200 S. Meadowbrook Rd. 217-546-2845 JT Costelloe’s Pizza Pub 229 W. Mason St. smallcakescupcakery.com 217-241-7101 217-492-1110 fanniemay.com and Grill Three Twigs Bakery Corner Pub & Grill 7024 Kingsmill Ct. Starship Billiards and Krispy Kreme 3429 Freedom Dr. 217-697-8250 Enterprise Grill Doughnuts 3271 W. Iles Ave. 217-652-9120 217-546-3600 518 Bruns Ln. 2301 Stevenson Dr. 2301 W. Monroe St. 217-679-2046 2601 Chatham Rd. thecornerpubandgrill.com 217-585-8888 217-718-6200 costelloes.com 217-652-9120 krispykreme.com threetwigsbakery.com Cousin Eddie’s Sports Bar The Stadium Bar & Grill Lake Springfield Tavern & Grill 2300 N. Peoria Rd. 1221 Stevenson Dr. 217-241-0905 1951 W. Monroe St. 217-679-1455 thestadiumbarandgrill.net 217-679-5777 Uniquely Springfield cousineddies.net Long Bridge Club House Track Shack 1055 Camp Sangamo Rd. 233 E. Laurel St. Horseshoes The Creek Pub & Grill 217-522-0444 217-744-8311 You haven’t truly experienced Springfield until you’ve eaten a 1081 Jason Place, Chatham longbridgegc.com 483-8282 Trade Winds Pub & Eatery horseshoe (or at least a ponyshoe). Springfield originated this Main Gate Bar & Grill 1700 Recreation Dr. concoction, consisting of thick-cut slices of bread topped with Curve Inn 2143 N. 11th St. 217-679-5482 meat, then potatoes, and cheese sauce over the top. Chef Joe 3219 S. Sixth St. 217-528-8940 Schweska of the Leland Hotel created the horseshoe in the late Weebles 217-529-5806 maingatebar.com 1920s. The Leland Hotel, now an office building, was located on thecurveinn.com 4136 N. Peoria Rd. the corner of Sixth and Capitol streets. The original horseshoe Obed & Isaac’s 217-528-3337 was made with ham cut in the shape of a horseshoe, wedges D’Arcy’s Pint Microbrewery & Eatery Westwoods Lodge of potato (the nails), a Welsh rarebit-type cheese sauce and was 661 W. Stanford Ave. 500 S. Sixth St. Pub & Grill served on a hot metal plate (the anvil). Today’s horseshoe typically 217-492-8800 217-670-0627 2406 W. Jefferson St. has two slices of Texas toast, your choice of meat (hamburger, darcyspintonline.com obedandisaacs.com 217-698-9256 ham, turkey, chicken or shrimp), French fries and a rich cheese sauce smothered over the top. Most people believe the secret is Dublin Pub westwoodslodge.com The Office Sports Bar the cheese sauce. A smaller version with just one slice of bread is 1975 Wabash Ave. and Grill Whiskey Jack’s Sports Bar called a ponyshoe. You can find horseshoes on many menus in 217-793-6871 1919 W. Iles Ave. 430 E. Monroe Springfield with different variations on the classic version. springfielddublinpub.com 217-546-0580 217-679-1414

PHOTO COURTESY SPRINGFIELD BEER CO. Drink up Microbreweries and wineries in Springfield

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, it is Buzz Bomb Brewing Co. proved that brewpubs could be as 217-546-3054 advised to check individual websites for 406 E. Adams St. (downtown) popular here as anywhere else. Housed engrainedbrewery.com up-to-date information and offerings 217-679-4157 in an historic mansion nestled against Located conveniently at the Interstate Buzzbombbrewingco.com a sizeable outdoor beer garden to 72 and MacArthur Boulevard Buzz Bomb opened in 2018 to bring accommodate summertime crowds, interchange, Engrained opened in Microbreweries together art and science to create Obed’s is a comfortable walk from 2013 and has become a must-stop delicious tasting craft beer that is Lincoln’s Home and other downtown for anyone who appreciates fine beer Anvil & Forge Brewing and both sophisticated and accessible to historic sites. Most of the inside is used served tastefully. The oatmeal stout at Distilling everyone. A selection of 10 or so beers for restaurant space, but there is also Engrained is beyond exquisite, one 619 E. Washington St. (downtown) runs the gamut from IPA to milk stout. a good-sized bar inside and plenty of of a half-dozen selections brewed 217-679-1195 The tastefully decorated place features outdoor seating. The food is excellent and offered year-round, augmented anvilandforge.com DIY steampunk-inspired lighting, a and affordable, with lunches in the by five or so offerings that come and One of a burgeoning number of craft gorgeous antique tin ceiling and beer $8 to $10 range and dinner offerings go. It’s also a farm-to-table restaurant breweries in the capital city, Anvil & served in beakers, like the kind you less than twice that. Tap offerings are with food offerings that range from Forge opened in late 2018. The place used back in high school chemistry expansive and often adventuresome. hamburgers and entrees that cost has a no-nonsense vibe, with walls class. A fantastic place to sip a cold one Try a flight of micro brewed beers, and around $10 to steaks, pork and made from metal siding and reclaimed while taking a break from seeing the be sure to sample the flatbread pizza, salmon that top out at $25 or so. Great barn wood, a cement floor and a mix of downtown sights. made from grains left over from the surroundings with soft lighting that fluorescent and incandescent lighting. brewing process. The atmosphere is laid makes you relax even before the first There’s as much space devoted to Obed and Isaac’s Microbrewery back, with the beer garden featuring glass. brewing and planned distilling and Eatery bocce ball courts and welcoming dogs. operations, and you can see it all from 500 S. Sixth St. (downtown) Hand of Fate Brewing Co. the bar. Early offerings have featured 217-670-0267 Engrained Brewery and 107 E. Douglas St., Petersburg off-the-beaten path versions of IPAs connshg.com/obed-and-isaacs Restaurant 217-691-1098 and wheat beers. Obed and Isaac’s opened in 2012 and 1120 W. Lincolnshire Blvd. handoffatebrewing.beer

64 | capitalcityvisitor.com | www.visitspringfieldillinois.com | Capital City Visitor 2021/2022 This place is run by a former funeral The memorabilia highlights brands sample the wines in the tasting room Sheedy Shores WineGarden director who parlayed a home brewing from across the U.S., with a special and take home a bottle of your favorite 10300 Johns Creek Rd., Loami hobby into statewide fame by winning focus on historic Illinois beer brands. from the gift shop. 217-624-2024 a competition in 2017 to receive the There are also plenty of family-friendly sheedyshoreswinery.net honor of producing Illinois’ official collectibles, including historical sodas Danenberger Family Vineyards Enjoy the countryside and lake view bicentennial beer. What The Fuzz, and trains. A full menu is available, 12341 Irish Rd., New Berlin while sipping on a glass of wine and the winning beer that’s a Hand of ranging from appetizers and tacos to 217-488-6321 listening to live music on the outdoor Fate staple, is a cream ale infused salads, horseshoes and sandwiches. danenbergerfamilyvineyards.com patio. with ginger, peaches and tea, which Bring your picnic basket or enjoy is as perfect for the summer as it Springfield Beer Co. appetizers and wood-fired pizzas Walnut Street Winery sounds. The brewery, a few miles from 3788 W. Wabash prepared on site. With live music, 309 S. Walnut St., Rochester Springfield, is a destination beer parlor 217-441-2780 outdoor movie nights, bocce ball courts 217-498-9800 that employs such ingredients as spfldbeercompany.com and special events throughout the year, walnutstreetwinery.com cucumbers and honey for adventurous A locally owned microbrewery with a there are plenty of reasons to spend Walnut Street Winery makes fine wines drinkers who aren’t afraid to stray from tasting room serving award-winning time here. in small batches using the best raw traditional stouts and ales. The food is beer brewed on-site and available materials available. Amenities include good and simple – nothing fancier than on draft or in growlers to go. No food Hill Prairie Winery a wine garden, food and a bocce ball salads, sandwiches and flatbread pizza service, but feel free to bring your own. 23753 Lounsberry Rd., Oakford court. – and cheap, with everything priced 217-635-9900 below $10. Wineries hillprairiewinery.com West of Wise Winery Located just 30 minutes north of 14096 State Highway 97, Petersburg Sangamo Brewing Co. Cooper’s Hawk Winery and Springfield on Route 97 near Oakford, 217-632-6003 109 E. Mulberry St., Chatham Restaurant Hill Prairie is nestled among a vineyard westofwise.com 217-697-8026 2501 W. Wabash Ave., White Oaks Mall and native Illinois prairie grasses. The This small-batch winery located south Facebook.com/SangamoBrewing 217-321-9100 winery, tasting bar and banquet facility of Petersburg near Lincoln’s New Salem The newest addition to the craft chwinery.com are housed in a renovated barn, circa features wines produced on-site from brewing scene, Sangamo Brewing Co. This upscale casual restaurant offers 1911. Hill Prairie has live music every locally grown grapes. Food is available combines the concept of a craft brewery a signature menu featuring dishes Sunday, festivals, murder mystery during musical events, otherwise, with a living history museum of beer designed to pair perfectly with dinner theaters and more, plus award- bring a picnic basket and enjoy the advertisement known as “breweriana.” Cooper’s Hawk wines. You can also winning wines to sample. scenery.

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PHOTO BY JOSEPH COPLEY Shopping/Retail Where to go in Springfield when it’s time to shop

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, Northfield Flea Market 217-622-7183 Jim Herron, Ltd. Willow & Birch Boutique it is advised to check 3226 E. Sangamon Ave. daisyjanesgifts.com 2935 Plaza Dr. 521 E. Washington St. individual websites for up-to- 217-306-1873 217-753-8036 217-726-7050 date information and offerings District 23 Boutique jimherronltd.com willowandbirchboutique.net Rusty Star Marketplace 830 South Grand Ave. W. Antiques and Flea 14335 Frazee Rd., Divernon 217-679-1352 Once in a Blue Moon Gift & Souvenir Shops Markets 217-628-1122 district23.com 1535 Wabash Ave. Sangamon Antique Mall E.P. Boutique 217-679-1280 A. Lincoln Presidential 3050 E. Sangamon Ave. Abe’s Old Hat Antiques & 4302 Wabash Ave. onceinabluemoon-gifts.com Museum Store 217-522-7740 Country Store 217-433-1444 212 N. Sixth St. earthenpotteryboutique.com Sarah Adele for The Top 217-558-8974 111 N. Sixth St. Springfield Vintage Drawer shop.alplm.org 217-414-3320 215 S. Fifth St. Eye Candy Boutique 3329 Robbins Rd. 217-652-8413 The Cardologist Abe’s Tradin’ Post 3001 W. White Oaks, Suite B 217-547-1586 springfieldvintage.com 217-414-7751 sarahadele.com 229 S. Sixth St. 2704 Peoria Rd. eyecandyonline.shop 217-525-4121 217-753-2237 Boutiques The Roost thecardologist.shop Gypsy Soul 216 S. Sixth St. Barrel Antique Mall Bella Boutique 3450 Liberty Dr. 217-528-2234 Lincoln Souvenir & 5850 S. Sixth St. Rd. 2805 W. White Oaks Dr. 217-679-0174 theroostcoop.com Gift Shop 217-585-1438 217-726-6500 gypsysoulspringfield.com 1407 Monument Ave. barrelantiquemall.com bellaspringfield.com The Wardrobe 217-523-1106 Iris & Ivy 2820 Plaza Dr. Hilda’s Antique Mall Corrine’s Closet 926 S. Seventh St. 217-528-5785 Mr. Lincoln’s Souvenir 14266 Frazee Rd., Divernon 223 S. Sixth St. 217-525-4997 thewardrobespringfield.com and Gift Shop 217-628-9192 217-210-2060 iris-ivy.hub.biz 603 S. Seventh St. corrinescloset.com Wild Rose 217-525-2060 Lisa’s Antique Mall Itty Bitty Fashion Trunk 115 N. Sixth St. I-55 and Route 104, Divernon Daisy Jane’s Gifts 403 E. Adams St. 217-572-1884 Murphy’s Loft 217-628-1111 424 E. Monroe St. ittybittyfashiontruck.com wildroseartisans.com 210 S. Sixth St.

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Museum Shop Creative Reuse Lincoln Home Visitors Center Marketplace 426 S. Seventh St. 122 S. Fourth St. 217-523-0222 creativereusemarketplace.org easternnational.org Dumb Records Simply Fair 418 E. Monroe St. 217-691-8991 2357 W. Monroe St. dumbrecs.com 217-679-0591 simplyfairtrade.com Little Lincoln’s Toy Shop 3450 Liberty Dr. Sumac Shop at the 217-670-1326 Dana-Thomas House littlelincolnstoys.com 301 E. Lawrence Ave. 217-744-3598 Peace & Appliqué sumacshop.com Quilt Shop 1848 Historic Building Village Tea Room & Gift 145 E. Main St., Rochester Shoppes 217-498-6771 3301 Robbins Rd. peaceandapplique.com 217-787-3308 Prairie Archives villagetearoomandgiftshops. com 522 E. Adams St. 217-522-9742 Home Decor prairiearchives.com Recycled Records Consign and Design: 625 E. Adams St. Upscale Furniture & 217-522-5122 Decor recycledrecords.com 2442 Denver Dr. 217-528-4723 Reverie Apparel 407 E. Adams. St. Flea Market to Fabulous 217-572-1730 816 S. Spring St. reverieapparel.com 217-544-2322 fleamarket2fab.com Sangamon Reclaimed 1315 Ottis St. Kennedy Sue Gift & Home 217-720-3019 Boutique sangamonreclaimed.com 3014 Montvale Dr. SCHEELS 217-679-1145 3801 S. MacArthur Blvd. kennedysue.com 217-726-6330 experience.scheels.com Magnolia Lane Home Decor & More Springfield Clock Shop 3600 S. Sixth St. Rd. 629 E. Washington St. 217-503-6513 217-679-7321 magnolialanespringfield. springfieldclock.net com Studio on 6th Nickorbobs 215 S. Sixth St. 14272 Frazee Rd., Divernon 217-522-8006 217-628-9191 studioon6thart.com nickorbobs.com Underdog Sports, Shabby Shack Memorabilia & Games 2581 S. MacArthur Blvd. 2621 W. White Oaks Dr. 217-801-2561 217-523-3550 underdog-sports.com Specialty Shops White Oaks Mall 2501 W. Wabash Ave. Books on the Square 217-787-0110 427 E. Washington St. simon.com/mall/white-oaks-mall

PHOTO BY CAROL WEEMS This year’s big events Noteworthy happenings in and around the capital city Event listings updated daily at illinoistimes.com

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, it Hammer-In children’s area, merchandise and JUNE is advised to check individual May 15, Sat, 9am-4pm. A bunch food vendors, many of which will be websites for up-to-date of blacksmiths sharing stories and showcasing Scottish and Irish goods. International Carillon Festival information and offerings making metal parts the old-fashioned $8-$15. Children under 5 are free. June 3-6, Thu-Sun. Begins at 6:30pm way. The historic buildings will be Tickets are available online only. each evening. Fireworks at dusk on MAY open for small, socially distanced centralillinoiscelts.com. Sangamon Friday. Lauded as one of the world’s tours. Beverage service and popcorn County Fairgrounds, 318 W. Birch, most important and prestigious carillon Abe’s Mini Triathlon available. clayville.org. Clayville New Berlin. 217-488-2685. events, the festival has earned an May 8, Sat, 8:30am. 100-yard swim, Historic Site, 12828 State Route 125, unsurpassed tradition of presenting the 5-mile bike ride and 1-mile run. Pleasant Plains, 217-481-4430. Abstract Self-Portrait Gallery finest carillonneurs from around the triharderpromotions.com. Porta High Show world. carillon-rees.org. Free. Thomas School, Petersburg, 17651 Bluejay Spring Market May 21-22, Fri and Sat, 6-8pm. Rees Memorial Carillon, 1740 W. Road, 217-341-1309. May 15, Sat, 9am-2pm. Local vendors Variations on reality … really. Fayette Ave., 217-306-1838. and artisans. sangamonfb.org. dimarthouse.com. Dim Art House, Mother’s Day Remembrance Sangamon County Farm Bureau, 2631 1613 S. MacArthur Blvd., 773-235- History Comes Alive Tribute Beechler Court, 753-5200. 5600. June 5 – Aug 7. Meet Abraham and Mary May 8, Sat,10-11am. Honoring all Lincoln at historic sites throughout the mothers and the important roles they Springfield Area Highland Games “Playing with Fire” city where you can hear about their lives have played in our lives. The brief and Celtic Festival May 28, Fri. Part of the Movie in in Springfield, listen to Abraham deliver ceremony will be led by a certified May 15, Sat, 9am-10pm. Competitions the Park Series. Bring a lawn chair some of his most famous speeches or celebrant. CDC guidelines will be for Highland dancers, individual or blanket and snacks. Film begins enjoy an ice cream social with them at followed. Roselawn Memorial Park, pipers and drummers, bagpipe at dusk. springfieldparks.org. Edwards Place. Various locations. Schedule 1735 S. Camp Butler Road, 217-525- bands and athletes, demonstrations, Free. Lincoln Park, Fifth Street and to be determined. visitspringfieldillinois. 1661. storytelling, music, animal exhibits, Sangamon Avenue, 217-544-1751. com. 217-789-2360.

Capital City Visitor 2021/2022 | www.visitspringfieldillinois.com | capitalcityvisitor.com | 69 70 | capitalcityvisitor.com | www.visitspringfieldillinois.com | Capital City Visitor 2021/2022 Rochester Public Library Farmers springfieldparks.org. Free. Veterans Market Opening Day Memorial Pool, 2700 Ely St., 217-544-1751. ONGOING EVENTS June 6, Sun, 12-3pm. Shop local farmers’ “STATE OF SOUND: A World of Music from Illinois” and vendors’ products. Held rain or shine “The Music Man” on pavement. Rochester Public Library, July 9-11, July 14-18, July 21-25 and July April 30 through Jan 23. From Muddy Waters to REO Speedwagon, Cheap Trick to Earth Wind and Fire and Chance the Rapper, the Land of Lincoln has Rochester, 1 Community Dr., 217-498- 28-Aug 1. Wed and Thu at 7pm, Fri and produced some of the most highly celebrated rock music. This exhibit will 8454. Sat at 8pm and Sun at 2pm. A fast-talking showcase the achievements and contributions of Illinois’ finest musicians. traveling salesman brings trouble to River Open during normal museum hours. presidentlincoln.illinois.gov. Field of Dreams” “ City, Iowa when he cons the townspeople Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, 212 N. Sixth St., 217-558-8844. June 11, Fri. Part of the Movie in the into buying instruments for an imaginary Park Series. Bring a lawn chair or band, but his plans are foiled when his Free weekly carillon concerts blanket and snacks. Film begins at dusk. heart is stolen by the town librarian. May-Sep, 6:30pm Wed-Sun and 2pm Sat-Sun. Oct-Dec, Wed 12pm and springfieldparks.org. Free. Bergen Golf atthelegacy.com. The Legacy Theatre, 101 Sun 2pm and 4pm. Carlo van Ulft, Springfield Park District’s master Course, 2900 E. Clear Lake Ave., 217-544- E. Lawrence Ave., 217-528-9760. carillonneur, and local assistant carillonneurs play a variety of music from 1751. original carillon compositions to arrangements of popular classics and pop Women’s Distance Festival music. Enjoy the beauty of Washington Park and the adjacent Botanical Sangamon County Fair July 10, Sat, 8am. Bring your mother, Garden with the unique accompaniment of carillon music. Free. carillon- June 16-20, Wed-Mon. A classic daughter, sister or friend and run or walk rees.org. Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon, Washington Park, 1740 W. Midwestern county fair with livestock this beautiful two-mile course through Fayette Ave., 217-306-1838. shows, a queen contest, midway and the park. For women and girls of all ages, top-notch entertainment. sangcofair.com. whether you are a competitive runner or Old Capitol Farmers Market Sangamon County Fairgrounds, 316 W. just plan to take a stroll. Registrants get a May 12-Oct 30. Wednesdays and Saturdays, 8am-1pm. Local cheese, Birch, New Berlin, 217-488-2685 race shirt and an awesome swag bag. srrc. produce, meats, art and more. downtownspringfield.org. Downtown net. Washington Park, 1501 South Grand Springfield. Adams Street between Fifth and Second streets, 217-544-1723. Juneteenth Celebration Weekend Ave. W., 217-544-1751. Artist on Adams June 18-20, Fri-Sun. A community-wide Every Wednesday through Sep 1,12-1pm. Featuring Springfield-area Juneteenth celebration with a variety Memorial Health Championship performers. Accessible. Seating available or bring your own. Food and drink of family friendly events, music and July 15-18, Thu-Sun. Official PGA available for purchase. Hosted by the SAAC and Café Moxo. Free. Adams special displays at area museums. Find Korn Ferry Tour golf tournament. Family Patio, Adams Street between Fourth and Fifth streets, 217-753-3519. more information on the Juneteenth memorialhealthchampionship.com. Celebration- Springfield, IL Facebook page. Panther Creek Golf Course, 3001 Panther Moonlight Market 217-572-0234. Creek Dr., 217-416-1535. First Wednesday of every month, 6-9pm. Highlighting local crafters, farmers, artists and artisans from around the central Illinois area, plus live Paint the Street Stoneman Sprint Triathlon, Abe’s music. On Jackson Street between Fifth and Sixth streets, 217-670-0627. June 26, Sat. Reserve a 6 ft. x 6 ft. square Olympic and Route 66 Half Triathlon and getting to painting beginning at July 31, Sat. One day, three races. Staggered Levitt AMP Springfield Music Series 12pm. Live music will begin at 7pm and start times. triharderpromotions.com. Lake A variety of outstanding music acts perform Thursdays from June 3 food will be available. Paint the Driveway Springfield Beach House, 100 Long Bay Dr., through July 29, 6:30-9:30pm. Free. downtownspringfield.org. Downtown is also an option this year. Admission is 217-341-1309. Springfield, north of the Governor’s Mansion, 217-544-1723. free, squares are $30-$35. springfieldart. org. Downtown Springfield, Washington AUGUST Friday Salon Nights Street between Fourth and Eighth streets. Every Friday, 6-8pm. Visit with the artists and discuss their work, bring your 217-523-2631. “Avengers: Endgame” own materials and make artwork or show your work for critiquing. You Aug 6, Fri Part of the Movie in the Park can also just browse through the gallery. Masks and social distancing are JULY Series. Bring a lawn chair or blanket required. Free. dimarthouse.com. Dim Art House, 1613 S. MacArthur Blvd., 773-235-5600. and snacks. Film begins at dusk. Legacy of Giving springfieldparks.org. Kiwanis Park, 3050 Small Town Dreamers Outdoor Market July 2-3, Fri-Sat. Musical acts, children’s Stanton Drive, 217-544-1751. First Saturday of every month, 3-7pm. Shop locally owned businesses area and food trucks. All proceeds while enjoying live music and great food and drinks. Farmersville Square, Powerlight Abe Lincoln Car Show benefit local charities. logmusicfest.org. Downtown Farmersville. Downtown Springfield, Old State Capital Aug 6-7, Fri-Sat. Super cruise at 7pm on Plaza, 217-361-5678. Friday and car show spectacular 8am-4pm Second Saturday Open Studio on Saturday. Free admission. Knight’s Second Saturday of every month, 12-4pm. Watch Pharmacy member Morgan County Fair Action Park, 1700 Knights Recreation Dr., artists at work, ask questions to learn about their methods and also view July 5-11. Mon-Sun. Cross the border to 217-553-5271. the exhibit, “Transformation.” Masks and social distancing are required. fill up on more corn dogs and lemonade Free. pharmacygallery.com. The Pharmacy Gallery and Art Space, 623 E. shakeups. Livestock shows, carnival, Illinois State Fair Adams St., 801-810-9278. exhibits and stage shows. Morgan Aug 12-22, Thu-Sun. So much to do County Fairgrounds, 110 N. Westgate, it’s impossible to list everything. Food, “Something So Horrible, The Springfield Race Riot of 1908” Jacksonville, 217-245-6800. entertainment, grandstand shows, This exhibit seeks to understand how our past speaks to us today, midway, exhibit, agricultural shows and expose our tradition of violence and reaffirm our commitment to justice “Flipper” more. Admission. Visit the Facebook and equality. Open during normal museum hours. spiaahm.org. Free. July 9, Fri. Part of the Movie in the Park page for event updates. Illinois State Springfield and Central Illinois African-American History Museum, 1440 Series. Bring a lawn chair or blanket Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave., Monument Ave., 217-391-6323. spiaahm.org. and snacks. Film begins at dusk. 217-782-6661.

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Members downtownspringfield.org. 217-544-1723. streets covering the fairgrounds, Bunker Hill Road. 217-899-9175. receive 10% off. All prices increase $5 Lincoln Park, Oak Ridge Cemetery and on the day of event. springfieldart. Light up the Gables back. This challenging 10K course is Art Spectacular org. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Nov 26, Fri. Annual holiday event with USATF-certified and a lot of fun. srrc. Sep 11-12, Sat-Sun. A juried fine art Fourth St., 217-523-2631. the lighting of the tree by celebrity net. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 and craft fair, ranked by Sunshine Artist guests and special events. Sangamon Ave., 217-782-6661. Magazine as one of The Best 200 Art Ron White thegablesofspringfield.com. The Gables, Fairs in the United States every year Oct 14, Thu, 7:30pm. The cigar-smoking, 2800 Plaza Dr., 217-793-3344. “Raya and the Last Dragon” from 2015 to 2020. Free. Thomas Rees scotch-drinking funnyman from the Aug 27, Fri. Part of the Movie in the Memorial Carillon, 1740 W. Fayette Blue Collar Comedy Tour phenomenon, DECEMBER Park Series. Bring a lawn chair or Ave., 217-306-1838. has long since established himself as a blanket and snacks. Film begins at star in his own right. $39-$95. uispac. Christmas with Santa dusk. springfieldparks.org. Henson Edwards Place Fine Art Fair com. UIS Performing Arts Center, One Dec 4, Sat. Clayville Historic Site, 12828 Robinson Zoo, 1100 E. Lake Shore Dr., Sep 18-19, Sat, 10am-5pm and Sun University Plaza, 217-206-6160. State Route 125, Pleasant Plains, 217- 217-585-1821. 10am-4pm. Shop over 70 different 481-4430. art vendors, take tours of Edwards Whose Live Anyway? SEPTEMBER Place Historic Home and join in other Oct 16, Sat, 8pm. Improvised comedy Holiday Lights Parade fun family activities. springfieldart. and song all based on audience Dec 4, Sat. A dazzling event for the “Negro League Beisbol” org. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. suggestions. $35-$69. uispac.com. UIS season with a possible sighting of the Sep 4-Oct 30. Explore the connections Fourth St., 217-523-2631. Performing Arts Center, One University jolly old elf himself. Hosted by the of African-American baseball history Plaza, 217-206-6160. Springfield Jaycees. Parade begins at with Hispanic cultures, communities Fall Festival dusk. Downtown Springfield, Jefferson and countries. Features profiles of Sep 18-19, Sat-Sun. A local favorite with NOVEMBER Street to Fifth Street to Monroe Street to significant baseball players including music, food, crafts, children’s activities Sixth Street, 217-544-1723. several local players and other country’s and historic buildings to tour. clayville. Josh Turner baseball histories. Open during org. Clayville Historic Site, 12828 State Nov 19, Fri, 8pm. Nashville recording Candlelight Christmas regular museum hours. spiaahm.org. Route 125, Pleasant Plains, 217-481- artist, multi-platinum-selling star and Dec 10-11. Fri-Sat. Experience the sights Free. Springfield and Central Illinois 4430. a country music fan first and foremost. and smells of Christmas long ago in the African-American History Museum, $19-$85. uispac.com. UIS Performing candlelit historic buildings. If you catch 1440 Monument Ave., 217-391-6323. International Route 66 Mother Arts Center, One University Plaza, 217- a chill from the nippy weather, warm up Road Festival 206-6160. by the stone fireplace. Clayville Historic Springfield Mile 1 and 2 Sep 24-26, Fri-Sun. Celebrating Site, Pleasant Plains, Route 125, 217- Sep 4, Sat. The greatest spectacle in 20 years, this festival brings street Holiday Indoor Farmers Market 481-4430. motorsports racing on the fastest machines, muscle cars and hot rod Nov 20, Sat. Local produce and art, plus one-mile dirt track in the world. $35 enthusiasts to historic downtown holiday treats and gifts. A great way Holiday Indoor Farmers Market in advance, $45 week of the race. Springfield for an incredible weekend of to get a jump on holiday shopping. Dec 18, Sat, 9am. Local produce and art, springfieldmile.org. Illinois State Fair family entertainment. Anvil and Forge Brewing and Distilling plus holiday treats and gifts. Anvil and Grandstand, 801 E. Sangamon Ave., route66fest.com. Downtown Company, 619 E. Washington St., 217- Forge Brewing and Distilling Company, 217-632-0277. Springfield, between Washington and 494-6200. 619 E. Washington St., 217-494-6200. Capitol streets and Fourth and Seventh Springfield Oyster and Beer streets, 217-789-2360. Styx First Night Springfield Festival Nov 20, Sat, 7:30pm. The band draws Dec 31, Fri. An annual celebration of Sep 4, Sat,12-5pm. This event has raised OCTOBER from over four decades of barn-burning the arts with live music, dance and art over $87,000 for area charities. Features chart hits, joyous singalongs and hard- exhibits at various downtown venues. A over 130 different types of craft beers, Fat Ass 5K and Street Party for driving deep cuts. $54-$149. uispac. family-friendly, handicapped-accessible, 5000+ gourmet oysters, live music and Charity com. UIS Performing Arts Center, One and affordable event. Snacks available local food trucks. Having a good time is Oct 8-9, Sat-Sun. Craft Beer and Cigar University Plaza, 217-206-6160. for purchase. $20, children $5. Hosted much easier when it’s for a great cause. Festival on Friday evening. Saturday’s by the Springfield Area Arts Council. sobfestival.com. $20-$25. The Inn at race is a professionally timed 5K that Old Capitol Holiday Walks springfieldartsco.org. Downtown 835, 835 S. Second St., 217-523-4466. has generated over $1.5 million for Mid-November – Mid-December. Springfield, 217-753-3519. charity since 2008. The race includes 9/11 Ride to Remember stops for beer, corn dogs, donuts and Sep 11, Sat. A free memorial event ice cream, along with live music and to remember the victims of the 9/11 entertainment throughout the race attacks. Ride begins at Hall’s Harley route. It is followed by a street party MORE EVENTS, MORE DETAILS Davidson and ends with a ceremony at that includes cold drinks, barbecue the state capitol. Hall’s Harley Davidson, and more live music. fatass5k.com. in our online calendar at 2301 N. Dirksen Parkway, 217-528- Downtown Springfield, Sixth and Adams 8356. streets, 217-525-1111. ILLINOISTIMES.COM Searchable by date, venue, genre, name and more. Capital City Century Ride Roasted Sep 11, Sat. One of the oldest and Oct 9, Sat, 3-9pm. Join in this unique