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
Clark might not have many top sights, but Hessel Park and The Virginia Theatre are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Downtown
If you're spending some time in Downtown, The Virginia Theatre and Orpheum Children's Science Museum are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
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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.
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 fascinating museums and lively festivals.
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.
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
- Memorial Stadium
- Illinois State Capitol
- Illinois Wesleyan University
- University of Illinois at Springfield
- Lincoln Home National Historic Site
- Memorial Medical Center
- Olivet Nazarene University
- St. John's Hospital
- Marketplace
- Bank of Springfield Center
- Golden Nugget Danville Casino
- Carle Foundation Hospital
- Research Park University of Illinois Urbana Champaign
- Lincoln's Tomb
- Millikin University
- Parkland College
- University of Illinois Assembly Hall
- Kankakee River State Park
- Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts
- Bloomington-Normal Factory Stores
- Grossinger Motors Arena
- Carle BroMenn Medical Center
- Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
- Miller Park Zoo
- Redbird Arena
- Illinois State Museum
- Northfield Square Mall