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PICTURE of the month
History Comes Alive in Springfield, Illinois!
Brought to you by Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau
This summer, Springfield is brimming with live performances and fun activities that will completely transport you back in time to the hometown Abraham Lincoln knew and loved. Featuring storytelling and interaction with living history presenters in full period dress, music from Lincoln’s era, and even appearances by Mr. Lincoln himself, this is one trip to the past you’ll never forget!
Experiences available nowhere else on earth will thrill and delight you from June 8th to September 12th … from a chance encounter with Mr. Lincoln and an authentic Civil War Medical Encampment Reenactment to unexpected brushes with the ghosts of Springfield’s past. Come walk through, talk to, and immerse yourself in the living, breathing history that’s alive and well in Springfield, Illinois this summer! 
In his footsteps, through his eyes.
Illinois is the land of Lincoln, and you could call Springfield the City of Lincoln. From his boyhood town, first and only home he ever owned, law office, and final resting place to an entire museum dedicated to Abe and only Abe, Springfield immerses you in Lincoln’s world.
The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Downtown Springfield takes you on a journey from Lincoln’s humble beginnings through his rise to the presidency. More than 40,000 square feet of galleries, theaters, and historic displays combine scholarship with showmanship, culminating in this state-of-the-art facility of Lincoln lore and legend. The holographic and special effects theatres entertain, educate and mesmerize with ghostly images, live actors and high action.
The legends of Abe’s era… and beyond.
Not only does the city boast the best Abraham Lincoln sites, but Springfield also possesses other historical landmarks of yesteryear. For instance, the legendary Route 66 once rambled through Springfield and its surrounding areas. And that’s just the start of the 50’s nostalgia—see a movie at a real drive-in theater and check out classic cars during the International Route 66 Mother Road Festival. History buffs of the military persuasion will find fascinations aplenty at our many memorials and themed museums.
When it comes to lodging, the only limit is your imagination. Springfield is one of the nation’s top cities for affordable accommodations. With more than 4,000 guest rooms, you’re sure to find the right fit for your budget and needs.
For the quick bite or the hautest of the haute, Springfield's got a great selection of restaurants sure to hit your taste buds in just the right way. From Mid-western fare, burgers, pizza, steak and seafood to Thai, Mexican, Italian and everything in between.
There is so much to see and do during “History Comes Alive”—and all year round in Springfield, Illinois—that you should plan on staying for at least three days. We can help you plan an exciting and affordable vacation filled with adventure, history and most of all, fun!
For a FREE 2012 Visitors guide or more about great getaway packages,
call 800-545-7300 today. Or, go to visit-springfieldillinois.com.
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The Illinois State Capitol building at night.
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