Be sure to rub the well-worn nose of the bronze Lincoln bust at the entrance to the Lincoln Tomb, which is said to bring good luck. President Lincoln, his wife and three of their four sons (their eldest son Robert is buried at Arlington National Cemetery in Washington) were laid to rest in the monumental tomb, located at Oak Ridge Cemetery.

This Route 66 landmark in Springfield is home to the famed Cozy Dog. Similar to a corn dog-on-a-stick (but better, using an original family recipe), a Cozy Dog is best enjoyed with a side of fresh-cut fries and a frosty Route 66 root beer.