Springfield (Illinois)

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Springfield is a city in Illinois.

The Illinois State Capitol Building

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Abraham Lincoln's Home

It doesn't impress like George Washington's plantation on the Potomac or Thomas Jefferson's mountain retreat, but Lincoln's home in downtown Springfield has proved irresistible to visitors since it opened. Beautifully restored to its 1860 appearance, the Greek Revival house was Abraham and Mary Lincoln's home for 17 years. In 1844 they bought it for $1,200 and some land from the Rev. Charles Dresser, who married them in 1842. The Visitor Center houses a bookstore with new and hard-to-find Lincoln titles, videos and related memorabilia. It is open during regular Visitor Center hours; phone 217/523-0222.

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Forty-Niner Bye-Bye 518 N Bruns LN, Springfield, IL (217) 787-4937

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Comfort Inn Springfield Hotel 3442 Freedom Dr. (217) 787-2250. Conveniently located off Interstate 72/US 36 West, 'just minutes' away from the State Capitol, White Oaks Mall and a variety of restaurants within walking distance. Secure Online Reservations.
Comfort Suites Springfield Hotel 2620 S. Dirksen Pkwy. (217) 753-4000. This Gold Hospitality Award winning hotel features 91 beautifully decorated double and king suites each with distinct sleeping and work/leisure areas. Secure Online Reservations.
Quality Inn & Suites State House Hotel 101 East Adams. (217) 528-5100. A hotel rich in history, yet it possesses a future that reflects a collaboration of signature style and technology. Secure Online Reservations.
Sleep Inn Springfield Hotel 3470 Freedom Dr. (217) 787-6200. The perfect hotel for business and vacation travelers - conveniently located off I-72, exit 93, North on Route 4, left on Lindburg Drive to Freedom Drive. Secure Online Reservations.

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