In 1869, Justice of the Peace, L. B. Adams purchased a home and surrounding acreage in Springfield, Illinois, from Rev. Simeon W. Harkey, President... Read More

Skank Skates International

1101 South Grand Avenue East, Springfield, IL

During the week, the ramp is open most weekday evenings. On the weekends, the ramp is open afternoons and evenings. The cost is $10 per person.&n... Read More

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum

212 North Sixth Street, Springfield, IL

History:Building a world-class center devoted to Abraham Lincoln took almost four times as long as the Civil War that defined his presidency. But t... Read More

Lincoln Home

426 South 7th Street, Springfield, IL

Lincoln's home in downtown Springfield has proved irresistible to visitors since it first opened to the public in 1887. Constructed in 1839 and bea... Read More

Springfield Theatre Centre

420 South Sixth Street, Springfield, IL

History:The Springfield Theatre Guild incorporated as a not-for-profit organization in 1947.From that time on — through performances in many ... Read More

Pearson Museum

801 North Rutledge Street, Springfield, IL

Southern Illinois University School of Medicine ranks as one of the fortunate few medical schools to have a history museum on its campus. Since its... Read More

The Henson Robinson Zoo

1100 East Lake Drive, Springfield, IL

The Henson Robinson Zoo began as just a dream of a prominent Springfield citizen by the name of Henson C. Robinson. In 1967, a tract of land was do... Read More

Illinois State Museum

502 South Spring Street, Springfield, IL

Mission StatementThe Illinois State Museum promotes discovery, lifelong learning, and stewardship of the natural and cultural heritage of Illinois.... Read More

Washington Park Botanical Garden

1740 W Fayette Avenue, Springfield, IL

The Springfield Park District's Washington Park Botanical Garden is a place for enjoyment and education. The Garden provides a scene of tranquility... Read More

Lincoln Memorial Garden And Nature Center

2301 East Lake Drive, Springfield, IL

The Garden represents the landscape Abraham Lincoln would have known growing up and living in the Midwest, containing plants native to the three st... Read More

Knight's Action Park

1700 Knight's Recreation Drive, Springfield, IL

Park HistoryKnight’s Action Park & Caribbean Water Adventure have long been Springfield’s home for entertainment, excitement, and r... Read More

Springfield Skatepark

2748 Lenhart Drive, Springfield, IL

In early 2000, the Springfield Park District recognized the growing popularity of skate parks and the lack of a public skate park facility within t... Read More

Lincoln Skatepark

1400 Primm Road, Lincoln, IL

The park is located south of the Administration Center on our Railer Way site. Built in 2007 though the generosity of the community, the park is op... Read More

Candlelight Tour of New Salem

15588 History Lane, Petersburg, IL

The Candlelight Walk offers the only opportunity to see the village at night. Period clothed interpreters will be inside many of the log homes and ... Read More

Heritage In Flight Museum

1351 Airport Road, Lincoln, IL

Mission Statement: To establish a collection of hestoric, and classic, aircraft, for Museum display as symbols of our Aviation Heritage. Educ... Read More

Virden Skatepark

, Virden, IL

D-Town Skatepark

1300 West Eldorado Street, Decatur, IL

D-Town Skate Park in Fairview Park has features to interest the extreme sport athlete, including half pipes, banked wedges, a one-quarter pipe, ram... Read More

Scovill Zoo

71 South Country Club Road, Decatur, IL

History:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Nestled along the shores of Lake Decatur, Scovill Zoo is home to more than 400 animals spanning six continents. Originally ... Read More

Children's Museum Of Illinois

55 South Country Club Road, Decatur, IL

Mission:Children’s Museum of Illinois is a hands-on, interactive museum for children ages three to twelve. Its exhibits and activities comple... Read More

Kentuckiana Kampground

27585 Kentuckiana Road, Mackinaw, IL

Kentuckiana Kampground is the place to be for a great family weekend of fun!Throughout the season, May-October, activities such as bingo, flea mark... Read More