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Springfield

Springfield is a city in Sangamon district, Illinois, United States of about 116,565 people. Within 50 km by road there are 179 places to visit: 61 forts & heritage, 49 parks and 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Lincoln's Home, St. Nicholas Hotel and Christ Episcopal Church.

39.8017° N, 89.6437° WPop. 116,565

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Within 30 km167 places
Within 50 km179
Must-see55
Notable202
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Lincoln's Home, nature spot near Springfield
Must-see

Lincoln's Home

Nature spot · 1 km

St. Nicholas Hotel, church near Springfield
Must-see

St. Nicholas Hotel

Church · 1 km

Christ Episcopal Church, church near Springfield
Must-see

Christ Episcopal Church

Church · 1 km

Places near Springfield by type

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One day from Springfield

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:45 pm

50 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Springfield
  2. Carpenter Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  3. Illinois State Fairgroundspark · 45 min
  4. Washington Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  5. Southwind Parkpark · 45 min
  6. Henson Robinson Zoonature spot · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Springfield
Today’s loopSpringfieldStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Springfield?

Lincoln's Home (nature spot, about 1 km), St. Nicholas Hotel (church, about 1 km), Christ Episcopal Church (church, about 1 km), Jennings Ford Automobile Dealership (heritage site, about 1 km), Governor's Mansion (attraction, about 1 km), Vachel Lindsay House (heritage site, about 1 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Springfield?

179 places on Spotwander: 61 forts & heritage, 49 parks, 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 18 museums, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest fort to Springfield?

Central Springfield Historic District, about 1 km by road; 1908 Race Riot Tour Marker - The Levee (0 km) is next.

Which is the nearest park to Springfield?

Union Square Park, about 1 km by road; Comer Cox Park (1 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Springfield?

Start in Springfield, visit Carpenter Park, then Illinois State Fairgrounds, then Washington Park, then Southwind Park, then Henson Robinson Zoo, and drive back — about 50 km by road in all.