Central Illinois, IL
Travel Guide
Visit Central Illinois
Where to stay in Central Illinois
Downtown Springfield
Downtown Springfield is popular for its interesting museums, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum or Old State Capitol.
North Champaign
While visiting North Champaign, you might make a stop by sights like Marketplace and Bonyark Creek Trail.
Clark
If you're spending some time in Clark, Hessel Park and Champaign Public Library are top sights worth seeing.
Downtown
If you're spending some time in Downtown, The Virginia Theatre and Orpheum Children's Science Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Campustown
Campustown might not have many top sights, but Alma Mater and Illini Union Rec Room are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Bolten Field
Bolten Field might not have many top sights, but Hessel Park and University of Illinois Assembly Hall are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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Popular places to visit
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Walk around the campus of University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, a top college in Urbana. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Illinois State University
Explore the campus of Illinois State University, during your trip to Normal. While you're here, you can savor the lively bars.
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Springfield. Experience the area's lively festivals and fascinating museums.
Lincoln Home National Historic Site
You can browse the exhibits at Lincoln Home National Historic Site, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Springfield. Take in the fascinating museums while you're in the area.
Illinois State Capitol
Illinois State Capitol is just one of the places to see in Springfield, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the area's lively festivals and fascinating museums.
Lincoln's Tomb
You can find out about the history of Springfield with a visit to Lincoln's Tomb. Take in the lively festivals while you're in the area.
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- Illinois State University
- Illinois State Fairgrounds
- Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
- State Farm Center
- Illinois Wesleyan University
- Memorial Stadium
- Lincoln Home National Historic Site
- Illinois State Capitol
- University of Illinois at Springfield
- Marketplace
- Olivet Nazarene University
- St. John's Hospital
- Golden Nugget Danville Casino
- Memorial Medical Center
- Carle Foundation Hospital
- Research Park University of Illinois Urbana Champaign
- Lincoln's Tomb
- Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
- Kankakee River State Park
- Parkland College
- Bank of Springfield Center
- Millikin University
- Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts
- University of Illinois Assembly Hall
- Bloomington-Normal Factory Stores
- Knights Action Park
- Miller Park Zoo
- Grossinger Motors Arena
- Illinois State Museum
- Northfield Square Mall
- Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site