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So Much To Do

Residents from across the area flock to the huge variety of family-friendly attractions throughout the year, including the Route 66 drive-in movie theater, Henson Robinson Zoo, Knights Action Park and the Abraham Lincoln historic sites.

Seasonal events draw in kids and adults alike, from participating in the popular Lincoln Half Marathon in the spring to New Berlin’s Sangamon County Fair in June to the festive downtown Springfield holiday events in December. Warmer weather brings opportunities to get outdoors and attend the Old Capitol Art Fair, Carillon Festival, farmers markets and much more.

Summertime activities are popular with local families who enjoy boating on Lake Springfield, hiking at Lincoln Memorial Gardens, camping at Lake Sangchris State Park, catching a musical at the Springfield Muni outdoor amphitheater, or swimming and socializing at one of the area’s country clubs.

Or, simply spend the day with a picnic and play at a park. No matter where you are in the Springfield area, you are less than five minutes from one of the many beautiful local parks.

Whether your family is interested in golfing, karate, swimming, music or nature, there is a league, group or organized activity to accommodate and help grow your interest!

Think You Know Springfield, Illinois...Watch This!

Check out this great video from our friends at the Springfield Convention and Visitor's Bureau! For more information about tourism in Springfield, please visit the Springfield Convention and Visitor's Bureau website or stop in to the Springfield Visitor's Center on the Old State Capitol Plaza.