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 Depot and Lincoln-Herndon Law Offices State Historic Site. There's plenty more to see, including Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum and Bank of Springfield Center.
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
- Bank of Springfield Center
- Old State Capitol
- Lincoln Depot
- Lincoln-Herndon Law Offices State Historic Site
- Great Western 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)
- Washington Park Botanical Gardens (2.2 mi/3.5 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)