{"id":7653,"date":"2018-10-18T14:21:29","date_gmt":"2018-10-18T13:21:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.travelcenter.uk\/?p=7653"},"modified":"2019-10-21T09:38:41","modified_gmt":"2019-10-21T08:38:41","slug":"top-things-to-do-and-see-in-springfield-illinois","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/top-things-to-do-and-see-in-springfield-illinois\/","title":{"rendered":"Top things to do and see in Springfield, Illinois."},"content":{"rendered":"

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Springfield<\/strong><\/span><\/a> is a city in the state of Illinois in the United States. It is the capital and the sixth most populous city of the state. Springfield was first settled by Europeans in the early 19th century. Springfield\u2019s most famous resident was President Abraham Lincoln, who lived in the city until his inauguration. The economy of the city is centered around state government, agriculture, and healthcare. The city\u2019s many tourist attractions include a range of historic sites connected with President Lincoln. This includes the Lincoln Home National Historic Site and the Lincoln Tomb State Historic Site, among others. Among Springfield\u2019s contributions to culture are several food items that are popular in the United States.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here are some of the top places to visit in Springfield<\/strong><\/span><\/h6>\n
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  1. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Lincoln Home National Historic Site<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Dana-Thomas House<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Old State Capitol<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. Washington Park Botanical Garden<\/span><\/li>\n
  6. State Capitol<\/span><\/li>\n
  7. Illinois State Museum<\/span><\/li>\n
  8. Lincoln’s Tomb and War Memorial State Historic Site at Oak Ridge Cemetery<\/span><\/li>\n
  9. Lincoln-Herndon Law Offices State Historic Site<\/span><\/li>\n
  10. Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
    Things to do in Springfield<\/strong><\/span><\/h6>\n
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    1. Explore Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum<\/span><\/li>\n
    2. Stroll around Old State Capitol<\/span><\/li>\n
    3. Visit Illinois State Museum<\/span><\/li>\n
    4. Take a look at the Camp Butler National Cemetery<\/span><\/li>\n
    5. Enjoy a day at the Adams Wildlife Sanctuary.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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      Springfield is a city in the state of Illinois in the United States. It is the capital and the sixth most populous city of the state. Springfield was first settled by Europeans in the early 19th century. Springfield\u2019s most famous resident was President Abraham Lincoln, who lived in the city until his inauguration. 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