This WorldWeb.com travel and tourism guide for Springfield, featuring hotels and other accommodations, tours, attractions, events, shopping and more, will help you plan a successful visit to Springfield, Illinois, U.S.A.

Known as the home of President Abraham Lincoln, Springfield features many Lincoln-related historic sites for visitors to see, like his house, his tomb in the Oak Ridge Cemetery and his law office. Thousands of people come to the city at the end of every April to participate in the Annual Lincoln Pilgrimage, traveling through Springfield and the New Salem area of Petersburg to recapture his steps to greatness. Springfield is the capital of Illinois, giving visitors the chance to tour buildings such as the Old State Capitol and the current Capitol, or to admire the architecture of the Dana-Thomas House. And while the historic sites are numerous, Springfield possesses plenty of modern attractions to visit, including the Henson Robinson Zoo, the Knight's Action and Water Park and Springfield Lake. Self-guided tours help visitors explore buildings, learn about Springfield's defining moments and amble through all of the Lincoln-related areas.