In early 2000, the Springfield Park District recognized the growing popularity of skate parks and the lack of a public skate park facility within t... Read More

Lincoln Memorial Garden And Nature Center

2301 East Lake Drive, Springfield, IL

The Garden represents the landscape Abraham Lincoln would have known growing up and living in the Midwest, containing plants native to the three st... Read More

The Henson Robinson Zoo

1100 East Lake Drive, Springfield, IL

The Henson Robinson Zoo began as just a dream of a prominent Springfield citizen by the name of Henson C. Robinson. In 1967, a tract of land was do... Read More

Washington Park Botanical Garden

1740 W Fayette Avenue, Springfield, IL

The Springfield Park District's Washington Park Botanical Garden is a place for enjoyment and education. The Garden provides a scene of tranquility... Read More

Illinois State Museum

502 South Spring Street, Springfield, IL

Mission StatementThe Illinois State Museum promotes discovery, lifelong learning, and stewardship of the natural and cultural heritage of Illinois.... Read More

Springfield Theatre Centre

420 South Sixth Street, Springfield, IL

History:The Springfield Theatre Guild incorporated as a not-for-profit organization in 1947.From that time on — through performances in many ... Read More

Lincoln Home

426 South 7th Street, Springfield, IL

Lincoln's home in downtown Springfield has proved irresistible to visitors since it first opened to the public in 1887. Constructed in 1839 and bea... Read More

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum

212 North Sixth Street, Springfield, IL

History:Building a world-class center devoted to Abraham Lincoln took almost four times as long as the Civil War that defined his presidency. But t... Read More

Carlinville Skatepark

700 West Main Street, Carlinville, IL

Pearson Museum

801 North Rutledge Street, Springfield, IL

Southern Illinois University School of Medicine ranks as one of the fortunate few medical schools to have a history museum on its campus. Since its... Read More

Margery Adams Wildlife Sanctuary

2315 Clear Lake Avenue, Springfield, IL

In 1869, Justice of the Peace, L. B. Adams purchased a home and surrounding acreage in Springfield, Illinois, from Rev. Simeon W. Harkey, President... Read More

Skank Skates International

1101 South Grand Avenue East, Springfield, IL

During the week, the ramp is open most weekday evenings. On the weekends, the ramp is open afternoons and evenings. The cost is $10 per person.&n... Read More

Litchfield Skatepark

South Jackson and East Sargent, Litchfield, IL

This field is 2.6 acres and has two youth sized baseball diamonds. Both diamonds are equipped with lights and scoreboards. Restrooms and concession... Read More

Central Park

Downtown Hillsboro, Hillsboro, IL

Candlelight Tour of New Salem

15588 History Lane, Petersburg, IL

The Candlelight Walk offers the only opportunity to see the village at night. Period clothed interpreters will be inside many of the log homes and ... Read More

Prairie Land Heritage Museum

1003 West Michigan, Jacksonville, IL

Prairie Land Heritage Museum Institute is a non-profit educational organization open to folks of all ages interested in preserving our heritage, an... Read More

Pana Tri-County Fair

229 North 2500 East Rd/Fairgrounds Rd, Pana, IL

Jersey County Historical Society

601 North State Street, Jerseyville, IL

In Jersey County Historical Society, the "Red House" stood majestically for years to serve as a home, tavern, and a place for travelers to rest the... Read More