Central Illinois, IL

Travel Guide
Champaign showing signage and heritage elements
Bloomington
Spurlock Museum featuring interior views and heritage elements
Prospect Park Zoo which includes zoo animals, a pond and bird life
Prairie Aviation Museum showing aircraft and military items

Where to stay in Central Illinois

Old State Capitol which includes heritage elements, heritage architecture and an administrative buidling

Downtown Springfield

4/5(301 area reviews)

Downtown Springfield is popular for its interesting museums, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum or Old State Capitol.

Downtown Springfield
Cajun fries ... Yum yum

North Champaign

While visiting North Champaign, you might make a stop by sights like Marketplace and Bonyark Creek Trail.

North Champaign
Champaign which includes street scenes as well as an individual femail

Downtown

If you're spending some time in Downtown, The Virginia Theatre and Orpheum Children's Science Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown
Hessel Park showing a park

Clark

Clark might not have many top sights, but Hessel Park and West Side Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Clark
Berry berry berry good ... My favorite :)

Campustown

Campustown might not have many top sights, but Alma Mater and Illini Union Rec Room are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Campustown
Tasty Bison Chili Cheeseburger at Scotty’s.

Bolten Field

Bolten Field might not have many top sights, but Hessel Park and University of Illinois Assembly Hall are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Bolten Field
I Hotel And Illinois Conference Center
I Hotel And Illinois Conference Center
4 out of 5
1900 South First Street, Champaign, IL
The price is SAR 372 per night from Jan 1 to Jan 2
SAR 372
SAR 420 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 January 2025
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Champaign. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,331 reviews)
"It is always a pleasant stay here when k come to visit my day at UIUC. Beautiful lobby, simple room yet all that is expected is available and more. Beds you melt into. Free breakfast and free water bottles."

Reviewed on 21 December 2024

I Hotel And Illinois Conference Center
The Chateau Hotel and Conference Center
The Chateau Hotel and Conference Center
3 out of 5
1621 Jumer Dr, Bloomington, IL
The price is SAR 338 per night from Dec 23 to Dec 24
SAR 338
SAR 379 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Bloomington. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,210 reviews)
Fun place would be great for wedding venue
"Fun architecture. The building could use a little work however its condition fit with the old chateau style."

Reviewed on 20 December 2024

The Chateau Hotel and Conference Center
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Springfield IL
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Springfield IL
2.5 out of 5
1121 Lejune Dr, Springfield, IL
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is SAR 318 per night from Dec 29 to Dec 30
SAR 318
SAR 362 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Dec - 30 Dec
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Springfield. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,048 reviews)
"This hotel was very reasonably priced, and for once it was NOT like stepping through a portal into the ‘60s, which was much appreciated. It was clean, comfortable and modern. Our stay was excellent, and at that price I would absolutely stay here exclusively if we ever had to be back in the area. ..."

Reviewed on 17 December 2024

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Springfield IL
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Yugo Guest Suites
Yugo Guest Suites
4 out of 5
410 N Lincoln Ave, Urbana, IL
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Urbana. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Crystal Lake Park and University of Illinois ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (66 reviews)
"Privacy was good. Hostess was very nice!"

Reviewed on 16 December 2024

Yugo Guest Suites
Pet Friendly A-Frame Cabin @ Dawson Lake/Moraine View State Park
Pet Friendly A-Frame Cabin @ Dawson Lake/Moraine View State Park
Ellsworth
Book a stay at this family-friendly cabin in Ellsworth. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and patios. Popular attraction Moraine View State Park is located nearby.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (201 reviews)
Super!
"Had a technical difficulty with the WiFi. Owner responded quickly and fixed the situation. The a-frame is a sweet little place. Surrounded by woods, I saw wild turkeys, deer, squirrels, crows, and even hawks. If you enjoy nature, you’ll love it here. Info provided I. The binder will steer you to ..."

Reviewed on 8 November 2024

Pet Friendly A-Frame Cabin @ Dawson Lake/Moraine View State Park
Adorable house
Adorable house
Springfield
Stay at this vacation home in Springfield. Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attractions Springfield and Central Illinois African-American History Museum and Edwards ...
7.2/10 Good! (8 reviews)
Perfect for Weekend Getaway
"The house worked out perfectly for our family weekend away. It was within 10 minutes of everything that we did while in Springfield. Each bedroom has a bed and then there is a blow up mattress (which the kids loved). We would stay again."

Reviewed on 2 June 2024

Adorable house
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Popular places to visit

Cherry blossoms

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

4.5/5(452 reviews)

Walk around the campus of University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, a top college in Urbana. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Illinois State University

Illinois State University

4.5/5(240 reviews)

Explore the campus of Illinois State University, during your trip to Normal. While you're here, you can savor the lively bars.

Illinois State University
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

4.5/5(213 reviews)

You can browse the exhibits at Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Springfield. Experience the area's fascinating museums and lively festivals.

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Springfield featuring heritage architecture

Lincoln Home National Historic Site

4.5/5(214 reviews)

You can browse the exhibits at Lincoln Home National Historic Site, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Springfield. Take in the fascinating museums while you're in the area.

Lincoln Home National Historic Site
Illinois State Capitol showing heritage architecture, heritage elements and an administrative buidling

Illinois State Capitol

4.5/5(132 reviews)

Illinois State Capitol is just one of the places to see in Springfield, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the area's lively festivals and fascinating museums.

Illinois State Capitol

Illinois State Fairgrounds

4.5/5(102 reviews)

Enjoy a stop at Illinois State Fairgrounds, an entertaining place to visit in Springfield. Take in the lively festivals while you're in the area.

Illinois State Fairgrounds