What's Downtown Springfield like?
Downtown Springfield is notable for its historical sites. Travellers like this walkable neighbourhood for its museums. Learn about local heritage at landmarks such as Lincoln Depot and Lincoln-Herndon Law Offices State Historic Site. There's plenty more to see, including Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum and Bank of Springfield Center.
How to get to Downtown Springfield
Flying to:
- Springfield, IL (SPI-Abraham Lincoln Capital), 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from Downtown Springfield
Things to see and do in and around Downtown Springfield
What to see in Downtown Springfield
- Bank of Springfield Center
- Old State Capitol
- Lincoln Depot
- Lincoln-Herndon Law Offices State Historic Site
- Great Western Depot
Things to do near Downtown Springfield:
- Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum (0.1 mi/0.1 km away)
- Lincoln Home National Historic Site (0.3 mi/0.5 km away)
- Illinois State Fairgrounds (2.1 mi/3.4 km away)
- Knights Action Park (4.7 mi/7.6 km away)
- Illinois State Museum (0.6 mi/1 km away)
When is the best time to visit Springfield?
- Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 23°C)
- Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 1°C)
- Rainiest months: May, April, June, July (average 137 mm of rainfall)