Guidebook for Springfield
Food Scene
D'Arcy's Pint
661 W Stanford AveFamous for Springfield's "Horseshoe" sandwich
Magic Kitchen
115 N Lewis StMy favorite Thai place! Very affordable and delicious
American Harvest Eatery
3241 W Iles AveVegetarian-friendly, all local produce
Cafe Andiamo
206 S 6th StDowntown vegetarian coffee shop/restaurant. Locally owned business
Not really a drive in, more just fast food, but claims to be the first place to serve corn dogs.
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Cozy Dog Drive In
2935 S 6th StNot really a drive in, more just fast food, but claims to be the first place to serve corn dogs.
Charlie Parker's Diner
700 W North StFeatured on the Food Network, etc.
Sightseeing
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library
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Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
212 N 6th StAbraham Lincoln Presidential Library
Where Obama announced his candidacy and Abraham Lincoln delivered his "House Divided" speech in 1858.
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Old State Capitol
526 E Adams StWhere Obama announced his candidacy and Abraham Lincoln delivered his "House Divided" speech in 1858.
Lincoln Home
413 S 8th StLincoln Home National Historic Site
Lincoln Monument Association
1500 Monument AveLincoln Tomb
Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1902. Contains the largest collection of site-specific, original Wright art glass and furniture.
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Dana Thomas House
301 E Lawrence AveDesigned by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1902. Contains the largest collection of site-specific, original Wright art glass and furniture.
Reconstruction of the former village of New Salem in Menard County, Illinois, where Abraham Lincoln lived from 1831 to 1837.
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Lincoln's New Salem
15588 History LnReconstruction of the former village of New Salem in Menard County, Illinois, where Abraham Lincoln lived from 1831 to 1837.
Essentials
Hy-Vee
2115 S MacArthur BlvdClosest grocery to my home
Drinks & Nightlife
Downtown restaurant/bar with inside/outside seating, large beer selection. Dog friendly
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Obed and Isaac's Microbrewery & Eatery
500 S 6th StDowntown restaurant/bar with inside/outside seating, large beer selection. Dog friendly
Locally owned bar with plenty of seating, games/pool. Other downtown bars on the same street.
Floyd's Thirst Parlor
210 S 5th StLocally owned bar with plenty of seating, games/pool. Other downtown bars on the same street.
Shopping
Giant locally owned used book store. Contains books and memorabilia specific to Springfield.
Prairie Archives
522 E Adams StGiant locally owned used book store. Contains books and memorabilia specific to Springfield.
Arts & Culture
Community based performing arts center. Plays, concerts, etc.
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Hoogland Center For The Arts
420 S 6th StCommunity based performing arts center. Plays, concerts, etc.