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Springfield serves as the capital of Illinois and the county seat of Sangamon County. It is the state's seventh-most populous city and the largest in Central Illinois. The broader metropolitan area spans both Sangamon and Menard counties.
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Yummy Crab is a seafood restaurant located in the South Town neighborhood.
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Best Hotels in Springfield
26 places · Where to stay, from budget-friendly to boutique.
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Best Western Clearlake Plaza
Best Western Clearlake Plaza is a hotel located at 3440 Clear Lake Avenue.
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Carpenter Street Hotel
The Carpenter Street Hotel is located at 525 North 6th Street.
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Comfort Inn & Suites
Comfort Inn & Suites is a hotel located at 3675 South 6th Street Frontage Road West.
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Drury Inn & Suites Springfield
Drury Inn & Suites Springfield is located at 3180 South Dirksen Parkway. This hotel offers accommodation in the area.
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Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Springfield
Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Springfield is located at 3951 South MacArthur Boulevard. This hotel offers accommodation in the area.
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Hilton Garden Inn Springfield, IL
Hilton Garden Inn Springfield, IL is located at 3100 South Dirksen Parkway. It offers hotel accommodations in the area.
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Holiday Inn Express Springfield
Holiday Inn Express Springfield is located at 3050 South Dirksen Parkway.
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Home2 Suites by Hilton Springfield
Home2 Suites by Hilton Springfield is located at 2975 South Dirksen Parkway.
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Howard Johnson Inn & Suites Springfield
Howard Johnson Inn & Suites Springfield is a hotel located at 1701 J. David Jones Parkway.
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Inn at 835
Located at 835 South 2nd Street, the Inn at 835 is a hotel option in the area.
Best Restaurants in Springfield
110 places · Where to eat, from neighborhood staples to standout kitchens.
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3rd Shift Kitchen
3rd Shift Kitchen is a restaurant located in the Vinegar Hill neighborhood.
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6 St. Cafe
Located in the Vinegar Hill neighborhood, 6 St. Cafe is a local restaurant.
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AZ-T-CA Mexican Grill
AZ-T-CA Mexican Grill serves Mexican cuisine in the Vinegar Hill neighborhood.
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Abe's Hideout
Abe's Hideout is a restaurant located in the South Town neighborhood.
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Bernie & Betty's Pizza and Fine Food
Bernie & Betty's Pizza and Fine Food serves pizza in the Vinegar Hill neighborhood.
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Blue Margaritas
Blue Margaritas serves Mexican cuisine in the South Town neighborhood.
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Brickhouse Grill & Pub
Brickhouse Grill & Pub serves American cuisine in the Panther Creek neighborhood.
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Charlie Parker's Diner
Charlie Parker's Diner serves western cuisine in the South Town neighborhood.
Best Cafés & Coffee in Springfield
20 places · Coffee shops, roasters and casual spots to linger.
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Arrowroot Coffee
Arrowroot Coffee operates as a café in the Vinegar Hill neighborhood.
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Caribou Coffee
Caribou Coffee operates as a coffee shop in the Vinegar Hill neighborhood.
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Clock Tower Cafe
Clock Tower Cafe operates as a café in the Vinegar Hill neighborhood.
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Custom Cup Coffee
Custom Cup Coffee is a café located in the Vinegar Hill neighborhood.
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Grab-a-Java
Grab-a-Java is a coffee shop located in the Panther Creek neighborhood.
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Grab-a-Java
Grab-a-Java is a coffee shop located in the South Town neighborhood.
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Grab-a-Java
Grab-a-Java is a coffee shop located in the Vinegar Hill neighborhood.
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Incredibly Delicious
Incredibly Delicious is a café located in the South Town neighborhood.
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Schlee's Gourmet Bakery & Bottle Shop
Schlee's Gourmet Bakery & Bottle Shop is a café located in the Vinegar Hill neighborhood.
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Scooter's Coffee
Scooter's Coffee is a café located in the South Town neighborhood.
Best Bars & Nightlife in Springfield
58 places · Cocktail bars, pubs and where the night goes.
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Anvil & Forge Brewing Company
Anvil & Forge Brewing Company operates as a bar in the Vinegar Hill neighborhood.
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Bald Buddha Brewing
Bald Buddha Brewing operates as a bar in the South Town neighborhood.
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Celtic Mist Pub
Celtic Mist Pub is a bar located in the Vinegar Hill neighborhood.
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Cousin Eddie's
Cousin Eddie's operates as a bar in the Vinegar Hill neighborhood.
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Engrained Brewing Company
Engrained Brewing Company operates as a bar in the Panther Creek neighborhood.
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Floyd's Thirst Parlor
Floyd's Thirst Parlor is a bar located in the Vinegar Hill neighborhood.
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Northern Lights Lounge
Northern Lights Lounge is a bar located in the South Town neighborhood.
Best Things to Do in Springfield
30 places · Museums, landmarks and the experiences worth your time.
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Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum
Located in the Vinegar Hill neighborhood, the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum offers a dedicated space for exploring history.
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DIM Art House
DIM Art House is an attraction located in the Vinegar Hill neighborhood.
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Dana Thomas House
The Dana Thomas House is an attraction located in the Vinegar Hill neighborhood.
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Elijah Iles House
The Elijah Iles House is an attraction located in the South Town neighborhood.
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Gallery 1624
Gallery 1624 is an attraction located in the Vinegar Hill neighborhood.
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Illinois State Fairgrounds
Located in the Vinegar Hill neighborhood, the Illinois State Fairgrounds serves as a major attraction for visitors. The site hosts various events and activities throughout the year.
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Illinois State Museum
The Illinois State Museum is an attraction located in the Vinegar Hill neighborhood.
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Illinois State Museum Research and Collections Center
The Illinois State Museum Research and Collections Center is an attraction located in the South Town neighborhood.
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Kidzeum of Health and Science
Kidzeum of Health and Science is an attraction located in the Vinegar Hill neighborhood.
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Malibu Jack's
Malibu Jack's is an attraction located in the Panther Creek neighborhood.
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Springfield and Central Illinois African-American History Museum
Located in the Vinegar Hill neighborhood, the Springfield and Central Illinois African-American History Museum preserves local heritage. It serves as a dedicated attraction for exploring regional history.
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The Pharmacy Gallery & Art Space
The Pharmacy Gallery & Art Space is an attraction located in the Vinegar Hill neighborhood.
Best Shops in Springfield
36 places · Independent boutiques, bookstores and places to browse.
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America's National Parks Store at Lincoln Home
America's National Parks Store at Lincoln Home is a shop located in the Vinegar Hill neighborhood.
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Barnes & Noble
Barnes & Noble operates as a shop in the Panther Creek neighborhood.
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Clothes Mentor
Clothes Mentor is a shop located in the Vinegar Hill neighborhood.
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DXL Men's Apparel
DXL Men's Apparel is a shop located in the Panther Creek neighborhood.
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David's Bridal
David's Bridal operates as a shop in the Panther Creek neighborhood.
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District 23 Boutique
District 23 Boutique operates as a shop in the Vinegar Hill neighborhood.
Best Parks & Outdoors in Springfield
54 places · Green space, gardens and room to breathe.
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Chamberlain Ball Park
Chamberlain Ball Park is a local park located in the South Town neighborhood.
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David T. Lawless Park
David T. Lawless Park is a green space in the Vinegar Hill neighborhood.
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Dreamland Park
Dreamland Park is a green space located in the South Town neighborhood.
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Duncan Park
Duncan Park is a local green space located in the Vinegar Hill neighborhood.
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Eisenhower Park
Eisenhower Park is a green space located in the South Town neighborhood.
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Fairview Park
Fairview Park is a green space located in the Vinegar Hill neighborhood.
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Gehrmann Park
Gehrmann Park is a green space located in the Vinegar Hill neighborhood.
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Jaycee Park
Jaycee Park is a green space located in the South Town neighborhood.
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