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Discover Springfield
Springfield in Sangamon County (Illinois) with it's 116,565 citizens is a city in United States about 676 mi (or 1,088 km) west of Washington DC, the country's capital city.
Local time in Springfield is now 04:42 AM (Thursday). The local timezone is named America / Chicago with an UTC offset of -6 hours. We know of 8 airports in the vicinity of Springfield, of which 4 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport in a distance of 3 mi (or 6 km), North-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).
There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site in a distance of 81 mi (or 130 km), South. Also, if you like golfing, there are a few options in driving distance. Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.
When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Petersburg, Taylorville, Lincoln, Carlinville and Virginia. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 3°C / 37 °F
Morning Temperature | -0°C / 32 °F |
Evening Temperature | 5°C / 42 °F |
Night Temperature | 6°C / 43 °F |
Chance of rainfall | 0% |
Air Humidity | 55% |
Air Pressure | 1012 hPa |
Wind Speed | Strong breeze with 19 km/h (12 mph) from South-East |
Cloud Conditions | Overcast clouds, covering 97% of sky |
General Conditions | Light rain |
Thursday, 21st of November 2024
8°C (47 °F)
5°C (41 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.
Friday, 22nd of November 2024
11°C (51 °F)
7°C (44 °F)
Few clouds, light breeze.
Saturday, 23rd of November 2024
13°C (55 °F)
13°C (55 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.
Hotels and Places to Stay
Crowne Plaza SPRINGFIELD
President Abraham Lincoln Springfield - a DTbH
Residence Inn Springfield South
Staybridge Suites SPRINGFIELD-SOUTH
Hampton Inn - Suites Springfield-Southwest
La Quinta Inn and Suites Springfield
Hilton Garden Inn Springfield
Holiday Inn Express & Suites SPRINGFIELD
Comfort Suites Springfield
Fairfield Inn Springfield
Videos from this area
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Lincoln Home National Historic Site in Springfield, IL with Road Trip Story
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Springfield CBS: Hundreds of Parents, Providers Rally at State Capitol to Save Child Care Program
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Why To Hire Lawyer For Speeding Tickets In Springfield IL
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May 2, 2013 Springfield, Illinois Police Memorial Procession
May 2, 2013 Springfield, Illinois Police Memorial Procession.
8480 Massey Ferguson Trail Blazer Springfield Illinois State Fair
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Kotowski speaks to City Club of Chicago
Senator Dan Kotowski (D-Park Ridge) speaks to the City Club of Chicago.
2014 Family Short Trip to St. Louis Day1 1/2
Took a road trip to St. Louis, MO as our family trip 2014. On the 1st day, we stopped by Springfield, IL, the capital of the Illinois state and birthplace of Abraham Lincoln.
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Attractions and noteworthy things
Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum documents the life of the 16th U.S. President, Abraham Lincoln, and the course of the American Civil War. Combining traditional scholarship with 21st-century showmanship techniques, the popular museum continues to rank as one of the most visited presidential libraries. Its Library, in addition to housing an extensive collection on Lincoln, also houses the collection of the Illinois State Historical Library, founded by the state in 1889.
Supreme Court of Illinois
The Supreme Court of Illinois is the state supreme court of the state of Illinois. The court's authority is granted in Article VI of the current Illinois Constitution, which provides for seven justices elected from the five appellate judicial districts of the state: Three justices from the First District and one from each of the other four districts. Each justice is elected for a term of ten years and the chief justice is elected by the court from its members for a three-year term.
Prairie Capital Convention Center
The Prairie Capital Convention Center (PCCC, PC3, or The Center) is a 7,700-seat multi-purpose arena in Springfield, Illinois. It was built in 1978 and is governed by the Springfield Metropolitan Exposition and Auditorium Authority (SMEAA). The arena hosts local concerts and sporting events for the area, and is the former home of the Springfield Stallions indoor football team.
Lanphier Park
Lanphier Park is a stadium in Springfield, Illinois. It is primarily used for baseball. It originally opened in 1928 and was renovated in 1977. It holds 5,000 people. The facility's full name is Robin Roberts Stadium at Lanphier Park. Roberts (1926–2010), a Hall-of-Fame pitcher and a graduate of Lanphier High School, was Springfield's most accomplished ballplayer.
Old State Capitol State Historic Site (Illinois)
The Old State Capitol State Historic Site, in Springfield, Illinois, is the fifth capitol building built for the U.S. state of Illinois. It was built in the Greek Revival style in 1837–40, and served as the state house in 1840–1876. It is the site of candidacy announcements by Abraham Lincoln in 1858 and Barack Obama in 2007.
Springfield, Illinois (Amtrak station)
The Springfield Amtrak station, a brick railroad depot built in 1895, serves Springfield, Illinois, the state capital. It is at mile 185 on Amtrak's Illinois and Missouri Route. As of 2007, it is served by five trains daily each way: the daily Texas Eagle, and four daily Lincoln Service schedules. The station was originally constructed by the Chicago and Alton Railroad, and was served by a successor company, the Gulf, Mobile and Ohio Railroad, until the start up of Amtrak on May 1, 1971.
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception (Springfield, Illinois)
The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception is the seat of the Roman Catholic diocese of Springfield, Illinois. The cathedral, for which the cornerstone was laid on August 14, 1927, was dedicated on October 14, 1928. The cathedral complex is built in a modified Greek Revival architectural style.
Leland Hotel (Springfield, Illinois)
The Leland Hotel in Springfield, Illinois is a building that currently houses the Springfield office of the Illinois Commerce Commission. The horseshoe sandwich, a local food specialty, was first served at the Leland Hotel in 1928.