Central Illinois, IL
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Where to stay in Central Illinois
Downtown Springfield
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
If you're spending some time in Downtown, The Virginia Theatre and Orpheum Children's Science Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Clark
Clark might not have many top sights, but Hessel Park and The Virginia Theatre are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
North Champaign
While visiting North Champaign, you might make a stop by sights like Marketplace and Bonyark Creek Trail.
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.
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Popular places to visit
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
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.
Illinois State University
Explore the campus of Illinois State University, during your trip to Normal. While you're here, you can savor the lively bars.
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
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 lively festivals and fascinating museums.
Illinois State Capitol
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.
Lincoln Home National Historic Site
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.
State Farm Center
Catch an event at State Farm Center during your trip to Champaign. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- Illinois State University
- State Farm Center
- Illinois State Fairgrounds
- Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
- Memorial Stadium
- Illinois State Capitol
- Illinois Wesleyan University
- University of Illinois at Springfield
- Millikin University
- Lincoln Home National Historic Site
- Golden Nugget Danville Casino
- St. John's Hospital
- Olivet Nazarene University
- Carle Foundation Hospital
- Marketplace
- Memorial Medical Center
- Bank of Springfield Center
- University of Illinois Assembly Hall
- Parkland College
- Lincoln's Tomb
- Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts
- Grossinger Motors Arena
- Bloomington-Normal Factory Stores
- Carle BroMenn Medical Center
- Redbird Arena
- Kankakee River State Park
- Research Park University of Illinois Urbana Champaign
- Miller Park Zoo
- Children's Discovery Museum
- The Virginia Theatre
- Krannert Center for the Performing Arts