2013 Travel Guide
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Illinois State Military Museum
Preserving the heritage of the Illinois National Guard, the museum is committed to collecting, preserving, interpreting and exhibiting the military artifacts associated with the citizen-soldiers of Illinois.
CITY: Springfield
Springfield Novelties & Gifts
Books, candles, home accessories, various miscellaneous gifts.
CITY: Springfield
Abe's Tradin' Post Antique Mall and More
Across from gate four of the State Fairgrounds. Antiques, primitives, oak furniture, depression glass, collectibles, sports cards, fishing items, coins, Nascar racing items.
CITY: Springfield
Sangamon Center North
Located near the Illinois State Fairgrounds on the city's north side. Sangamon Center has several small shops and restaurants.
CITY: Springfield
Staybridge Suites South
Conveniently located 7 miles from the downtown area at Exit 93. Kitchenettes in all rooms as well as high-speed internet access. A sports court, business center and evening reception highlight the property.
CITY: Springfield
Macoupin County Jail
The historic 1869 Macoupin County Jail was designed by E.E. Meyers. It was built using the "cannon ball" method which prevented jail breaks by making it nearly impossible to remove the blocks. This unique medieval-inspired fortress housed many lawbreakers during its 119 years of use, but only one prisoner escaped. He was soon apprehended a few blocks from the jail.
CITY: Carlinville
Carpenter Street Hotel
Fifty-six rooms all non-smoking, including 3 handicap rooms, 2 rooms with microwave and refrigerator and kitchenette. Guest laundry, free continental breakfast.
CITY: Springfield
Bad Teacher - Capitol Avenue
Dumped by her sugar daddy, a foul-mouthed junior high school teacher pursues one of her new well-heeled colleagues, competing for his affections against a popular teacher.
CITY: Springfield
Pasfield House Inn
Six roomy guest suites with individual thermostats, breakfast bars with personal regrigerators, private large Jacuzzi baths and amenities for discerning travelers. Personalized breakfast served in kitchenette, evening wine and cheese soiree. Business center with DSL (WIFI) and workout room. Full catering and beverage services available, classical architectural detail and interior design. Hospitality in a Grandeur Way.
CITY: Springfield
The Barrell Antique Mall
Antique shops in a new 27,000 square foot facility. Complete framing service is also available.
CITY: Springfield
The Informant! - Illini Country Club
The vice president of an agri-business giant is recruited by the FBI to uncover evidence of his company’s suspected illegal price-fixing. But in his zealous attempt to become the ultimate informant his lies begin to pile up and erode the secret agent world he has created for himself. Look for Alexander Calder’s giant red outdoor Flamingo sculpture as two of the movie’s main characters walk through downtown Chicago’s Federal Plaza.
CITY: Springfield
Lost Bridge Trail
Five-mile paved trail from Springfield's east side to its sister community, Rochester.
CITY: Springfield
The Informant! - Illinois Department of Public Health
The vice president of an agri-business giant is recruited by the FBI to uncover evidence of his company’s suspected illegal price-fixing. But in his zealous attempt to become the ultimate informant his lies begin to pile up and erode the secret agent world he has created for himself. Look for Alexander Calder’s giant red outdoor Flamingo sculpture as two of the movie’s main characters walk through downtown Chicago’s Federal Plaza.
CITY: Springfield
Bad Teacher - Monroe & College
Dumped by her sugar daddy, a foul-mouthed junior high school teacher pursues one of her new well-heeled colleagues, competing for his affections against a popular teacher.
CITY: Springfield
Inn at 835
National Historic Registrar and city landmark. Antique-filled inn, private baths, full breakfast and evening wine.
CITY: Springfield
Adams Wildlife Sanctuary
A green oasis located in the center of town, the sanctuary is open for hiking or strolling the one-mile nature trail from sunrise to sunset.
CITY: Springfield
Brooms Orchard
Apples, peaches, strawberries, jam and a country store. Pick your own pumpkins, apples, peaches and strawberries. Special events in September and August.
CITY: Carlinville
Christian County Genealogical Society
The Genealogical Society is a research resource where you can find history on your family background, microfilm and microfiche, and books. The Society will also research your family for a donation.
CITY: Taylorville
Parkway Pointe
This shopping area offers a variety of specialty shops, restaurants and movie theatres.
CITY: Springfield
Cafe Brio
This festive dining spot in downtown Springfield features Mexican and Caribbean-influenced food, plus great margaritas (try the pomegranate) and brunch on Saturday and Sunday.
CITY: Springfield
Lindsay's Gallery
Continental American Cuisine offers Sunday Brunch. Located in the President Abraham Lincoln Hotel and Conference center. The bar is called the Globe Tavern and serves drinks 7 days a week.
CITY: Springfield
O'Connor's Gifts, Antiques and Art
Antiques, collectibles, primitives, old tools, glassware, pottery, toys, lamps, jewelry and Lincoln souvenirs. Located in Salisbury.
CITY: Springfield
The Best 4 Less
We have everything from gift wrap, cards, specialty items, stuff animals, collectibles and seasonal items all 4 less! Located on the south side of Taylorville square.
CITY: Taylorville
Edgewood Golf Club
This 18-hole, par 71 course has water on 11 holes, many mature trees and several elevation changes.
CITY: Auburn
Malham Orchards
The roadside market sells homegrown apples (20 varieties), peaches, nectarines, pears and plums. Choose to "Bag Your Own Apples" and mix varieties, or pick up cider and apple butter.
CITY: Carlinville
Macoupin County Historical Society Museum
The Macoupin County Historical Society Museum is housed in the John Anderson mansion, originally built in 1883. The main house is a museum with exhibits that chronicle the development of Macoupin County and its citizens. In addition to the mansion, several other buildings on the grounds emphasize the county's history: a one-room schoolhouse, blacksmith shop, church, wash house, granary and herb garden.
CITY: Carlinville
Illinois Vietnam Veterans Memorial
This powerful granite monument and its eternal flame pay tribute to the 2,981 Illinois residents who served in the Vietnam War and died or are still missing. Located at Oak Ridge Cemetery.
CITY: Springfield
Lake Shore Golf Course
Rated 3½ stars by Golf Digest, this challenging scenic course has rolling hills, blind shots on three holes, many mature trees, watered fairways and bent grass greens.
CITY: Taylorville
Carlinville Historic District
The Historic District includes the Macoupin County Jail, Million Dollar Courthouse, and the largest collection of Sears & Roebuck mail-order homes in the U.S.
CITY: Carlinville
Backwoods Berry Farm
Pick up fruits of the season from the roadside stand or head to the fields to pick your own strawberries, black raspberries or asparagus.
CITY: Hettick
Illinois State Fairgrounds
The Illinois State Fairgrounds encompasses over 360 acres of land that is fully fenced for added security. The landscaping and scenery throughout the grounds provides one with a sense of hospitality and homeyness. Springfield and Illinois offer the finest in services and recreational opportunities available anywhere. With over 1,500,000 visitors each year, guests will surely have a pleasant experience while making their own history here at the fairgrounds.
CITY: Springfield
Christian County Coal Mine Museum
Featuring historical items pertaining to coal mining in Christian County, this museum includes coal mining equipment, memorabilia and more. Be sure to visit the coal miner monument on the courthouse lawn.
CITY: Taylorville
Robbie's - Springfield
Located across from the historic Old State Capitol, this Springfield staple offers homemade soups, sandwiches and pie. Live jazz and blues performers play during dinner on Friday nights.
CITY: Springfield
The Last Stop Abraham Lincoln Statue
The world's only statue of Abe Lincoln and a pig commemorates Lincoln's bemused request for a "writ of quietus" to calm noisy pigs gathered under the courthouse floor. "The Last Stop" refers to the location on the old 8th Judicial Circuit.
CITY: Taylorville
World Cowboy Gunspinning Hall of Fame and Museum
This museum was established in 2003 to honor those individuals who have made significant contributions to the sport of gunspinning, made famous on the silver screen and television.
CITY: Divernon
Wabash Trail
A 2.2 mile run paved trail on Springfield's southwest side, beginning at Robbins Rd. and continuing to Park Street.
CITY: Springfield
The Rippon-Kinsella House
This 1871 Victorian retreat is set on half an acre of beautifully landscaped grounds. Located in a quiet Springfield neighborhood, the house is within walking distance of Lincoln’s Tomb and 10 minutes away from downtown historic sites.
CITY: Springfield
Maldaner's
Offering American cuisine with daily specials in beautiful downtown surroundings. Limited outdoor seasonal seating.
CITY: Springfield
Sleep Inn of Springfield
Free continental breakfast. Free local calls. Cable TV with Showtime and pay-per-view available.
CITY: Springfield
Gian Franco's
Located in the Old State Capitol Plaza, this lunch-spot specializes in Italian and American food and features fresh, homemade sauces.
CITY: Springfield
Gebhart Farms
Located in Edinburg, this farm specializes in organically produced and certified pork, chicken and turkey products.
CITY: Edinburg
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Store
Museum quality souvenirs ranging from period furniture to an Abraham Lincoln top hat.
CITY: Springfield
Augie's Front Burner
Eclectic cuisine located in the heart of downtown Springfield.
CITY: Springfield
Burial Site of "Kay" The Circus Elephant
View the farm grave and marker for Kay, the beloved Carson & Barnes Circus elephant who died on October 21, 1994. Kay is only the second elephant to be buried in Illinois.
CITY: Taylorville
Stevenson Inn
Free continental breakfast, HBO with 50 cable channels, dataport phones, jacuzzi rooms, restaurants within walking distance.
CITY: Springfield
Super 8 Lodge South - Springfield
Newly renovated property with ample parking space. Right next to Interstates 55 & 72. Lots of restaurants nearby.
CITY: Springfield
Sebastian's Hide-out
Mediterranean cuisine restaurant located in the downtown area. Please see our website for menu options. Wine, beer and spirits.
CITY: Springfield
Nelson Center
A multi-purpose recreation complex that provides leisure endeavors for all ages, including public ice skating, group skating, lessons, and learn-to-play hockey. In the summer enjoy the outdoor public pool.
CITY: Springfield
Saputo's
A Springfield tradition for classic homemade Italian food since 1948. The menu features pastas, steaks, seafood and pizza.
CITY: Springfield
Macoupin County Courthouse
The Macoupin County Courthouse, built in 1870, used to be the largest county courthouse in the United States, with the possible exception of one in New York City. It was even larger than the Illinois Statehouse. While the courthouse still serves as the seat of county government, it has also become a showplace that attracts tourists, architects and artists from across the country, as well as overseas.
CITY: Carlinville
Fairfield Inn - Springfield
65 rooms, indoor pool and spa, complimentary deluxe continental breakfast, 24 hr. coffee and tea, elevator, in-room iron/board, copy/fax services.
CITY: Springfield
Hilton - Springfield
360-room hotel in the historic downtown of Springfield with more than 45,000 sq ft. of meeting space and across the street from the Prarie Capital Convention Center. It's the perfect location for all types of conventions. The hotel is the closest hotel to most of the Abraham Lincoln historic sites. The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum and Library and Lincoln's Home Site are within walking distance, while the Dana-Thomas House, Governor's Mansion and Lincoln's Tomb, as well as many other sites are less than five minutes away. Additional family-friendly amenities include: children's video rental, cribs, high chairs and a children's menu.
CITY: Springfield
Camp Butler National Cemetery
Camp Butler is one of the 120 national cemeteries that served as a Civil War training camp, as well as a POW camp for Confederate soldiers. Call the cemetery office to schedule a tour.
CITY: Springfield
Bentoh's
Fresh Sushi, salads, curries and other Asian-inspired dishes for lunch in downtown Springfield.
CITY: Springfield
Crazy Horse Campground
Crazy Horse is a 55-acre campground blanketed with rolling hills, hiking trails through wooded land, and two large ponds for fishing, boating, and a swimming beach. A lodge for rest and relaxation and a playground for the little ones makes this campground a great place to get away for the season or the weekend! Check out our wide, level sites with full hook-ups as well as our primitive camping area. Call 217-886-2089 or stop by and see us. We're located 8 miles north of Jacksonville and 25 miles west of Springfield, and we're happy to show you around!!
CITY: Ashland
Lawrence Memorial Library/Mata Simpson Resource Center
In 1905 Frank Lloyd Wright designed the interior of this school library which has been restore to its original luster.
CITY: Springfield
Lake Springfield Marina
Full-service marina with slip rental by day, week, month and season with certified mechanics on duty. Cruise or fish on beautiful Lake Springfield on your rental pontoon boat, personal watercraft, conoe, kayak or paddleboat. Have a family or company outing on the 35 foot Party Barge.
CITY: Springfield
The Rail Golf Course
Home of the LPGA State Farm Classic and designed by Robert Trent Jones, Sr., this course received a 4-star rating from Golf Digest.
CITY: Springfield
Old Capitol Farmers Market
Peruse two full blocks of Illinois grown tomatoes, berries, meats, eggs, herbs, flowers and much more! Open May through October.
CITY: Springfield
American Harvest Eatery
American Harvest explores the concept of farm-to-table cuisine, using the freshest ingredients sourced from local farmers and complemented with a variety of craft beers
CITY: Springfield
Luca's Pizza
Quality and authentic Italian flavor in homemade pizzas,calzones, pastas, salads and sandwiches.
CITY: Springfield
The Glades Restaurant
The Glades Where We’ve Been Dine’n Fine Since 1959”. Located on Route 4 South of Historic Carlinville on Route 66. Specializing in American fare- steaks, chops, chicken, fish, pasta, sandwiches and desserts. Proud to be able to say all of our salad dressings, sauces and desserts are made from scratch on premise. Be sure to try our #1 selling dish “Rattlesnake” served with our secret “snake” sauce. Top it off with a piece of our famous “Bonnie’s Ice Cream Caramel Hot Fudge Pie”. Step back into The Glades and experience the atmosphere of a 50’s-60’s supper club. Enjoy the dining room which is white linen service or the 19th hole,a casual glassed in room looking out onto the Carlinville Country Club Golf Course. “What’s your poison?” Stingers, Manhattans, Old-Fashions, Rob Roys, Tom Collins or a Grasshopper, Pink Lady, Golden Cadillac, Brandy Alexander, all made with real ice cream. Banquet Facility available for Private Events- indoor seating up to 120. Outdoor event space available.
CITY: Carlinville
Maid Rite - Springfield
Restaurant has been in business since 1924 offering specialty, "Maid Rite" sandwiches, french fries and root beer.
CITY: Springfield
Magic Kitchen
Magic Kitchen presents fantastic Thai food. We are currently operating in two great locations throughout Springfield, one conveniently located downtown at 115 North Lewis Street and the other near the Fish Man Pet Center at 4112 North Peoria Road. We guarantee that you will leave with excitement and a full stomach.
CITY: Springfield
Hibachi Grill & Supreme Buffet
Chinese, Thai, Japanese and American food with over a dozen hot and cold food stations, including a sushi bar.
CITY: Springfield
Clayville Historic Site
The centerpiece of Clayville is the Broadwell Inn, the oldest brick building in Sangamon County, built in 1824 by the Broadwell family as a stage coach stop between Springfield and Beardstown. The Inn is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is surrounded by numerous other historic buildings from Central Illinois moved to Clayville in the 1960s to recreate an early frontier pioneer village. Come see a unique piece of Illinois history.
CITY: Pleasant Plains
Sangchris Lake State Park
200 sites and 135 hook-ups. Nestled in native forests and brimming with a record-setting bass population, this park is a comfortable outdoor retreat.
CITY: Rochester
Howard Johnson Inn and Suites
Newly rennovated hotel with meeting facilities for groups uo to 200 people, outdoor pool, studio suites, free parking and scenic setting.
CITY: Springfield
Microtel Inn & Suites
Inviting 64-room inn located at Stevenson Drive exit off I-55, with indoor pool, continental breakfast, guest laundry, smoke free environment.
CITY: Springfield
Lincoln Greens Golf Club
This golf club features an 18-hole, par 72 course and driving range.
CITY: Springfield
Signature Inn-Springfield
124 rooms, with microwave, refridgerator, Iron,Ironing board,hair dryer. Indoor pool & fitness center
CITY: Springfield
Recycled Records
Hard-to-find old records, tapes, CDs, furniture and lots of miscellaneous.
CITY: Springfield
Magnuson Grand Hotel
This Magnuson Hotels affiliate is within driving distance to St. Louis, the University of Illinois at Springfield, Lincoln Land Community College, Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, golf courses, and shopping areas. Guests will enjoy relaxing in the 10 acres of flowered gardens with gazebo and fish pond, an indoor pool, free wireless internet, local cuisine at the Captain’s Table Restaurant, refreshments at the Yacht Club Lounge, exercise facilities, meeting space is available, pets are welcome with additional charges and some restrictions. Rooms feature either one king bed or two double beds, patio, free wireless internet access, cable TV with extra stations, air conditioning, free local calls, coffeemaker, hairdryer, microwave, mini-fridge, alarm clock, and iron and board. Poolside rooms may be available upon request for an additional charge.
CITY: Raymond
The Oaks Golf Course
This scenic, wooded 18-hole public golf course features a fully stocked pro shop.
CITY: Springfield
Cafe Moxo
A favorite breakfast and lunch spot featuring specialty coffees, a bakery and soups,salads, wraps and sandwiches.
CITY: Springfield
Springfield KOA Kampground
Rural country campground. Pool, playground, game room, store, laundry, restroom with showers. Full hook-up, RV sites available, cabins and tenting.
CITY: Rochester
Baymont Inn and Suites - Springfield
Double, king, business king, leisure suite, whirlpool suite and executive board room which accommodates up to 25.
CITY: Springfield
Super 8 Lodge East
Queen-size beds, HBO, ESPN, cable TV, free continental breakfast, guest laundry, children stay free with parents. Pets allowed with permission.
CITY: Springfield
Lincoln Souvenir and Gift Shop
Springfield and Lincoln souvenirs, jewelry, lots of miscellaneous gifts. Open March-November.
CITY: Springfield
Gramma Ginna's Deli & Fudge Shop
Located in Scheels at Legacy Pointe Town Center, a super-sized sporting goods and outdoor store, this restaurant features gourmet soups and sandwiches, coffee,fudge and gelato.
CITY: Springfield
McCormick's restaurant
BBQ ribs, pulled meats, burgers, sandwiches and Friday fish dinners make this a popular family friendly restaurant.
CITY: Springfield
