Springfield Vacation Rentals, Hotels, Weather, Map and Attractions

Springfield is the capital of the state of Illinois, located in Sangamon County in the center of the state. The estimated population is 116,482 residents. Springfield was first settled in the late 1810s and historical landmarks abound in the area. Although not born here, Abraham Lincoln is one of the citys most prominent former residents. He moved to the area around 1831 and lived in Springfield from 1837 until 1861. The Lincoln Home National Historic Site has been restored to its original 1860 appearance with a variety of exhibits throughout the grounds and home. A few of the other historical sites in Springfield include the Old State Capitol, the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, the Lincoln-Herndon Law Offices and the Edwards Place, which is the oldest home in Springfield, on its original foundation. In addition, the Dana-Thomas House in Springfield (circa 1902) is among the best preserved of Frank Lloyd Wrights early Prairie" houses. The city of Springfield has always been associated with good food. The "corn dog on a stick" was invented in the city under the name "Cozy Dog," and the "horseshoe sandwich" also originated here (although its not widely known outside of the city.) Springfield is well known for its chili and the alleged first ever U.S. drive-thru window was at the Maid-Rite Sandwich Shop, still in operation today. Springfield is also home to dozens of parks and nature centers and is the site of many special events, including the Illinois State Fair each August.

Surrounding areas: Decatur, Illinois (38.0 mi)

Springfield Vacation Rentals

Springfield Hotels and Resorts


Hotels & Motels
Baymont Inn & Suites	5871 S Sixth St	Springfield, IL		(217) 529-6655
Best Inns	500 N 1ST St	Springfield, IL		(217) 522-1100
Best Rest Inn	700 N Dirksen Pkwy	Springfield, IL		(217) 522-7961
Best Western Clearlake Plaza	3440 Clearlake Ave	Springfield, IL		(217) 525-7420
Best Western Springfield East	3090 Stevenson Dr	Springfield, IL		(217) 529-6611
Comfort Inn	3442 Freedom Dr	Springfield, IL		(217) 787-2250
Comfort Suites	2620 Dirksen Pkwy	Springfield, IL		(217) 753-4000
Courtyard By Marriott Springfield	3462 Freedom Dr	Springfield, IL		(217) 793-5300
Crowne Plza Hotel	3000 S Dirksen Pkwy	Springfield, IL		(217) 529-7777
Days Inn Springfield	3000 Stevenson Dr	Springfield, IL		(217) 529-0171
Drury Inn Springfield	3180 S Dirksen Pkwy	Springfield, IL		(217) 529-3900
Fairfield Inn By Marriott Springfield	3446 Freedom Dr	Springfield, IL		(217) 793-9277
Hampton Inn & Suites - Springfield SW	2300 Chuckwagon Dr	Springfield, IL		(800) 426-7866
Hampton Inn Springfield	3185 S Dirksen Pkwy	Springfield, IL		(217) 529-1100
Hilton Garden Inn Springfield	3100 S Dirksen Pkwy	Springfield, IL		(217) 529-7171
Hilton Hotel Springfield	700 E Adams St	Springfield, IL		(217) 789-1530
Holiday Inn Express	3050 S Dirkson Pkwy	Springfield, IL		(217) 529-7771
Howard Johnson Inn & Suites	1701 J David Jones Pkwy	Springfield, IL		(217) 541-8762
Mansion View Inn & Suites	529 S 4TH St	Springfield, IL		(217) 544-7411
Microtel Inn & Suites	2636 Sunrise Dr	Springfield, IL		(217) 753-2636
Motel 6 Springfield	3125 Wide Track Dr	Springfield, IL		(217) 789-1063
Motel 6	6010 S 6TH St Rd	Springfield, IL		(217) 529-1633
Northfield Inn Suites & Convention CTR	3280 Northfield Dr	Springfield, IL		(217) 523-7900
Pear Tree Inn Springfield	3190 S Dirksen Pkwy	Springfield, IL		(217) 529-9100
Quality Inn & Suites State House	101 E Adams	Springfield, IL		(217) 528-5100
Ramada Limited Springfield	5970 S 6TH St	Springfield, IL		(217) 529-1410
Ramada Limited	3281 Northfield Dr	Springfield, IL		(217) 523-4000
Red Roof Inn	3200 Singer Ave	Springfield, IL		(217) 753-4302
Renaissance Springfield Hotel	701 E Adams St	Springfield, IL		(217) 544-8800
Rt 66 Hotel & Conference Center	625 E Saint Joseph St	Springfield, IL		(217) 529-6626
Shady Rest Motel	1518 N 30TH St	Springfield, IL		(217) 544-5485
Silver Fountain Inn	2917 Peoria Rd	Springfield, IL		(217) 525-9520
Sleep Inn	3470 Freedom Dr	Springfield, IL		(217) 787-6200
Southern View Motel	720 E Saint Joseph St	Springfield, IL		(217) 529-0600
Stevenson Inn	2860 Stevenson Dr	Springfield, IL		(217) 585-4002
Super 8 Motel Springfield South	3675 S 6TH St	Springfield, IL		(217) 529-8898
Super 8 Motel Springfield	1330 S Dirksen Pkwy	Springfield, IL		(217) 528-8889
Travelodge	3751 S Sixth St	Springfield, IL		(217) 529-5511
Flagg Stopp Inn	Old Tipton School Rd	Sherman, IL	8.1 mi.	(217) 527-1500
Art's Motel & Restaurant	101 Main St	Farmersville, IL	23.3 mi.	(217) 227-3277

Springfield Weather & Climate

Central Illinois has a humid, continental climate with four sharply defined seasons. Winter is cold with frequent snowfalls. Frigid Canadian air masses can bring bitterly cold temperatures to the region. Heavy snowfall is common and occasionally blizzards can occur. January is usually the coldest month of the year. Summer, by contrast, is hot and humid, with July being the hottest month of the year. Violent thunderstorms are possible March through June, sometimes producing hail and strong winds. The state of Illinois is also vulnerable to tornadoes. Autumn is generally calm in central Illinois. Many believe it is the best time of year, with mild to warm temperatures, plenty of sunshine and cool nights. Spring comes slowly to central Illinois and weather is variable with a mix of cool to mild temperatures, rain, thunderstorms and sunshine.

Month	High Temp	Low Temp	Rainfall	Ocean Temp
January	33°F	17°F	1.62 in.	-
February	38°F	22°F	1.80 in.	-
March	51°F	32°F	3.15 in.	-
April	63°F	42°F	3.36 in.	-
May	74°F	52°F	4.06 in.	-
June	83°F	61°F	3.77 in.	-
July	86°F	66°F	3.53 in.	-
August	84°F	63°F	3.41 in.	-
September	78°F	55°F	2.83 in.	-
October	66°F	44°F	2.62 in.	-
November	50°F	33°F	2.87 in.	-
December	38°F	22°F	2.54 in.	-

Springfield Map & Transportation



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The closest airports in the area are the Decatur airport (DEC) located about 41 miles east of Springfield in Decatur, Illinois, the Greater Peoria Regional airport (PIA) located approximately 61 miles north of Springfield in Peoria, Illinois, the Central Illinois Regional airport (BMI) located roughly 61 miles northeast of Springfield in Bloomington Normal, Illinois, the St Louis Regional airport (ALN) located around 65 miles southwest of Springfield in Alton, Illinois, and finally the Univ Of Illinois Willard airport (CMI) located about 74 miles east of Springfield in Champaign / Urbana, Illinois.

Springfield Attractions


Water Parks
Caribbean Water Adventure	Springfield	IL
Fairview Family Aquatic Center	Normal	IL	61.4 mi.
Raging Rivers Water Park	Grafton	IL	70.0 mi.
The Landing	Monroe City	MO	111.4 mi.

Golf Courses
Bergen Park Golf Course	Springfield	IL
Brookhills Golf Club	Springfield	IL
Bunn Golf Course	Springfield	IL
Lincoln Greens Golf Course	Springfield	IL
Long Bridge Golf Course	Springfield	IL
Oaks Golf Course	Springfield	IL
Pasfield Park Golf Course	Springfield	IL
Piper Glen Golf Club	Springfield	IL
Rail Golf Club	Springfield	IL
Arlington Lakes Golf Club	Arlington Heights	IL	3.1 mi.
Nickol Knoll Golf Club	Arlington Heights	IL	3.1 mi.
Edgewood Golf Club	Auburn	IL	14.1 mi.
Shambolee Golf Club	Petersburg	IL	18.4 mi.
Country Hills Golf Course	Greenview	IL	21.2 mi.
Oakleaf Country Club	Girard	IL	24.6 mi.
Lake Shore Golf Course	Taylorville	IL	25.1 mi.
Four Willows	Mason City	IL	29.1 mi.
Lincoln Elks Golf Club	Lincoln	IL	29.1 mi.

State Parks
Sangchris Lake State Park		IL	12.9 mi.
Lincolns New Salem State Park		IL	16.7 mi.
Railsplitter State Park		IL	26.5 mi.
Lincoln Trail Homestead State Park		IL	29.0 mi.

Museums
Illinois State Museum	Springfield	IL		(Multidisciplinary)

Zoos and Aquariums
Henson Robinson Zoo	Springfield	IL
Miller Park Zoo	Bloomington	IL	59.6 mi.
Glen Oak Zoo	Peoria	IL	63.2 mi.
St. Louis Zoological Park	St. Louis	MO	85.0 mi.

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