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 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 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)
- 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)