Springfield Illinois Convention & Visitors Bureau

We’re thrilled to unveil and make available the 2025 Capital City Visitor Guide! 😎 Thank you to all of the artists who submitted their artwork and photography for this year’s cover! And a special congratulations to our winner, Vivian Rollet for their Abe-mazing submission! 🎩👏 Can't wait for a copy? Order one today or view the guide online ➡ https://lnkd.in/gFYcwFfJ It’s going to be a fantastic year in Springfield, we’ll see you soon! Illinois Times Illinois Office of Tourism Hoogland Center for the Arts City of Springfield Illinois #visitspringfield #springfieldil #visitorguide #illinoistourism #middleofeverything

Golf season is here, which means before we know it the Memorial Health Championship presented by LRS will be here! ⛳️ Visit Springfield is proud to be able to provide free grounds entry once again for all spectators to the PGA TOUR-sanctioned event on the Korn Ferry Tour at Panther Creek Country Club! 🤩 Free admission to the grounds allows the tournament to be accessible to anyone who enjoys the sport. Come and watch high-level professional golf in Springfield, June 26th - 29th! Get your free tickets early 👉 https://lnkd.in/gP9EJeXM Wanna watch the entire tournament? Book your hotel now 👉https://lnkd.in/gDbsdqi9 📸: Memorial Health Championship presented by LRS #visitspringfield #springfieldil #professionalgolf #golf #sports #freeadmission Illinois Office of Tourism

Check out our very own Darrin Thurman, CHA visiting with Beni Harmony on WICS-TV 20 Marketplace! They are talking all things History Comes Alive! Wrapping up the Spring Break Edition on Sunday, March 30 and ready to launch the 16th Anniversary of Summer History Comes Alive, beginning on June 6, running through August 10! #historycomesalive #livehistory #middleofeverything Illinois Office of Tourism #abrahamlincoln #familyfun #summerroadtrip https://lnkd.in/gVjuiEJk

A new Thursday brings a new #weekendguide for #alwayslegendary Springfield! 👏🤩 History Comes Alive Spring Break edition, Women's History month events, live music, a circus and more can be enjoyed this weekend. 🎉 Plan your fun ➡ https://lnkd.in/gcheBF7N #visitspringfield #springfieldil #weekendevents #familyfun #middleofeverything Kidzeum of Health and Science Illinois State Museum Danenberger Family Vineyards

And then there were 3...we are at the final three stops on our Horseshoe Trail! 😋 📍 Trade Winds Pub and Eatery - The original Trade Winds was a lively part of Springfield in the 80’s and 90’s, closed for a period of time and came back to life in 2015! Stop in and try their Cowboy Horseshoe with delicious fresh-cut fries, homemade cheese sauce and topped with grilled onions and jalapenos! 📍 The Stadium Smokehouse Bar and Grill - If you want to enjoy amazing food at an affordable price in a family-friendly atmosphere, then The Stadium is the place for you. While there grab a tasty, piled high Pulled Pork Shoe! 📍 Westwoods Lodge Pub & Grill - Enjoy the lodge decor ambiance as you try a delicious variety of food, drink and bourbon. Your challenge, The Massive YETTI Shoe! Too much food? Order a Snowshoe (Westwoods take on horseshoes) in one of many varieties. Download your pass on our website to start earning points and collecting prizes 👉 https://lnkd.in/ekpGu8WT #visitspringfield #springfieldil #horseshoe #horseshoesandwich #horseshoetrail #midwestfoodie #middleofeverything Bandwango

Happy Wednesday! Half way through the week, which Mr. Lincoln are you today? 🎩 Let us know in the comments below! ⬇️ #visitspringfield #springfieldil #midweekcheckin #abrahamlincoln #middleofeverything

You don't need a silver fork to eat good food! 🍪 Cafe Moxo has reopened in their new location but still specializes in delicious breakfast, soups, sandwiches, salads, cookies and baked goods prepared fresh daily. Find more good eats on our website ➡ https://lnkd.in/g4V4W4jY #visitspringfield #springfieldil #midwesteating #illinoisfoodie #middleofeverything

Kick off Memorial Day weekend at the 63rd Annual International Carillon Festival! 🎶✨ Listen to Carilloneurs from around the world, enjoy family friendly fun, feast on a variety of food trucks and take in breathtaking fireworks in the sky above (Fireworks on Friday night only). 🎆 📅 May 22nd - 25th 📍 Washington Park Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon More family friendly fun that weekend includes 101 Dalmatians Kids at the Hoogland Center for the Arts, May 23rd - 25th! With a high-spirited score and lovable characters, this stage adaptation is certain to charm and delight all audiences. Learn more about both of these and book your stay ➡ https://lnkd.in/gC3AukvZ #visitspringfield #springfieldil #memorialdayweekend #familyfun #roadtrip Springfield Park District

We are excited to share that the Old State Capitol is once again open and welcoming visitors! 🎉 With the soft opening, please note to enter through the south doors and pardon the inconvenience as the lawn is a work in-progress as construction winds to an end.  Come and enjoy the breathtaking OSC and all its glory ➡ https://lnkd.in/gQSu9-uJ #visitspringfield #springfieldil #oldstatecapitol #historycomesalive #middleofeverything

Thank you Illinois Office of Tourism and ABC 7 Chicago for a wonderful piece on all the awesome Fido Friendly things there are to do in Springfield, IL!! Check out the interview below and then head to our Fido Friendly blog to find all there is to see and do with your furry friend! 👉 https://lnkd.in/gzKHug3Z #fido #fidofriendly #petfriendly #springfieldil #planatrip https://lnkd.in/gH-qR5GJ