What's Downtown Springfield Like?
Downtown Springfield is notable for its historical sites. Travelers like this walkable neighborhood for its museums. Learn about local heritage at landmarks like Lincoln-Herndon Law Offices State Historic Site and Great Western Depot. There's plenty more to see, including Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum and Old State Capitol.
How to Get to Downtown Springfield
Flying to:
- Springfield, IL (SPI-Abraham Lincoln Capital), 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from Downtown Springfield
Things to See and Do in and around Downtown Springfield
What to See in Downtown Springfield
- Old State Capitol
- Bank of Springfield Center
- Lincoln-Herndon Law Offices State Historic Site
- Great Western Depot
- Lincoln Depot
Things to Do near Downtown Springfield:
- Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum (0.1 mi/0.1 km away)
- Lincoln Home National Historic Site (0.3 mi/0.5 km away)
- Illinois State Museum (0.6 mi/1 km away)
- Illinois State Fairgrounds (2.1 mi/3.4 km away)
- Knights Action Park (4.7 mi/7.6 km away)
When Is the Best Time to Visit Springfield?
- Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 73°F)
- Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 34°F)
- Rainiest months: May, April, June, July (average 5 inches of rainfall)