- Our list of the best things to do in Springfield, Illinois, features the top 32 nearby activities — including 15 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Springfield, IL has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Sights & Landmarks, Museums & Galleries, Amusement, and Entertainment & Shows.
- The results below include the top 31 things to do within the city of Springfield, IL , followed by 1 popular activity in the nearby city of Springfield
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Thin crust, double dough, and Chicago-style pizza pies topped with pepperoni, peppers, mushrooms, grilled chicken, or Italian beef
3.3 Miles
54%
108 votes
1700 Knights Recreation Drive, Springfield, IL 62711
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Knight's Action Park & Splash Kingdom offers a game arcade, batting cages, Ferris wheel, 50-tee Driving Range, miniature golf, paratrooper ride, and go carts. At the waterpark, visitors find paddleboats, water slides, two children's play pools, bumper boats armed with water cannons, lazy river and wave pool.
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16 votes
629 South 7th St., Springfield, IL
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Grand Army of the Republic Memorial Museum is dedicated to the Civil War. Main attractions are the complete set of official records of war of rebellion and the flag from the booth at Fords Theater from the Lincoln assassination.
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Vachel Lindsay Home was the home of the poet Vachel Lindsay. It is preserved to celebrate his art and poetry. Writing workshops are conducted for writers of all ages and levels of experience.
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2 votes
2301 E Lake Shore Drive, Springfield, IL 62712
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Situated in a prairie ecosystem, Lincoln Memorial Garden Nature Center hosts festivals, group trail walks, and other activities for the surrounding 100 acres. The park grows plant varieties that Abraham Lincoln would have seen during his lifetime.
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Pasfield House is an elegant relic to the bygone era. It is a historic house that plays host to weddings, parties, business gatherings and also offers accommodation. It is famous for its Abraham Lincoln connection.
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69%
29 votes
1 Convention Center Plaza, Springfield, IL 62701
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The Prairie Capital Convention Center hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including the state wrestling championships and a Christmas concert. The site features theatre-style seating and food options for visiting guests to enjoy.
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White Oaks Mall offers guests access to a variety of shopping options, including Macy's, Sears, Dick's Sporting Goods, and Cost Plus World Market. This 912,000 square foot site also features dining establishments like Five Guys Burgers and Fries.
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Located in an outdoor venue, Springfield Muni Opera hosts four productions each season that showcase musicals, dramas, and comedies. Visitors are welcome to bring blankets and lawn chairs to sit on at the venue.
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An amusement park with a wide variety of entertainments, Knights Action Park features both a water park and a dry park. There are rides, waterslides, pools, and carnival-style games, in addition to features like minigolf and go-karts.
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Springfield's King Pin Lanes is a bowling alley that hosts open bowling as well as a variety of bowling leagues and tournaments. The alley also features a restaurant and full bar.