The Springfield center is approximately the area of Bank of Springfield Center and the area of Dias Protection Services LLC.
Springfield, Illinois is in the heart of the Midwest with temperatures that reflect its location: not too hot, not too cold…just right! With annual temperature averages falling between 43° and 63°, you will most likely wish for a sweater in the fall and spring when the weather is typically in the 50s and 60s. During the winter holidays, bundle up so you can enjoy one of the many walking tours without catching a chill. Snow does fall, though not too much, with an average of 6” per month in the winter. December temperature can go as low as 22°, dipping a bit lower in January, and beginning to climb again as early as February. The summer months enjoy comfortable temperatures with highs hitting an average of 83° in June and 85° in July and August. Short rainfalls won't disrupt your leisure time at one of the many attractions in town.
The Wyndham Hotel and Resort chain offers many discounts and promotions such as early booking discount of 20%, 4X MileagePlus award miles on your 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th stays as a Wyndham Rewards Member, $100 in Wyndham Rewards gift cards and more, depending on group size or if you'd like a special package or meeting added to your room stay. Government employee, active military and veterans can receive discounts on booking. Are you a Veterans Advantage member? Then Wyndham has a discount just for you! Senior discounts and AARP members can also receive discounts through Wyndham hotels.
Hilton Hotels also have an excellent rewards program and President Abraham Lincoln Springfield, in the heart of the city, accepts HHonors points. Ask about their 2X points package when booking, 20% off promotions, and "instant getaway'," which includes complimentary drinks and in-room breakfast for two. Hilton also offers a Family Fun package in select cities, though these sell out quickly, so make sure to book your dates in advance. Hilton hotels boast generous discounts to government employees, members of the military and seniors, including AARP members.
Best Western Hotels offers discounts for AAA Members, CAA Members, AARP Members, government employees, and Best Western Business Advantage Members. Best Western Travel Cards are offered to guests who find lower rates offered on websites outside the company site. They also offer a 10% off "show your card and save" discount with no restrictions.
The Wyndham family of hotels and resorts includes the Howard Johnson Inn & Suites of Springfield. For smaller budgets, you can't beat $54 per night, just north of the city center and not far from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport. Super 8, Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham, Ramada Springfield North, Days Inn, and Baymont Inn & Suites are Wyndham family hotels. Each of the Wyndham hotels participates in the Wyndham Rewards program which means points for travel can be used at any location. Wyndham also has a "go free" reward that is sometimes available. Average rates per night at these affordable hotels range from $54 a night at Howard Johnson to $91 a night at dog-friendly Microtel Inn & Suites. These hotels are easily accessed from Interstates 55 and 72, and most offer free breakfast and Wi-Fi.
So once you've dropped off your luggage, grab a bite to eat at Darcy's Pint, then work off the calories by participating in the Pied Piper Downtown Architectural Walking Tour and see a bit of the historic downtown area of Springfield. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., you can also enjoy The Lincoln Experience, a tour that includes many stories about Lincoln, as well as the places where he lived and walked. With plenty of tours to choose from, you're sure to find one that enriches your stay in Springfield.
For a more intimate brush with history, catch the Springfield Trolley and visit historical sites from the Illinois State Museum to Lincoln's Tomb, and then travel to New Salem for a peek into Lincoln's life and the culture of 150 years ago in this frontier village. You can also catch a tour of Dana-Thomas House. Built in the early 20th century, it's an historic treasure designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright. This house is the best-preserved example of his Prairie Period dwellings.
Whether you are in Springfield for a day or a week, alone or with a group, there is definitely a great place to stay for every budget close to an attraction that will meet your fancy. So by train or plane, put Springfield on your bucket list and experience the heartbeat of America in this Midwestern city.
Below are reviews of the city of Springfield, IL from an actual visitor's perspective.
I ate at Abe's Hideout, good food.
Lincoln Museum
Easy travel and a Starbucks in hotel.
Very nice city! A lot of eating places. We had great pizza. Easy to get around!
Springfield has a history I am impressed with!
Governor's Room. I was really impressed with the Board Members on the Prisoner's Review Board.
Lots to see in Springfield, historic buildings and history.
I enjoyed the restaurant; we had Christmas dinner.
When I saw Springfield Lake, I started talking about selling our home and moving to Springfield!
I was attending a summit at the Lincoln Hotel.
Springfield has a history I am impressed with!
Great restaurant choices!
Springfield has a lot to offer with car shows and unique boutiques and restaurants.
Lot of places to shop and restaurants plus historical sites.
It was easy to get around town and we thought the Lincoln Museum was fantastic.
Golf courses and restaurants!
Shopping and restaurants nearby. The hotel is convenient to getting back on the expressway.
Came just for a concert.
The area where the hotel is located is a wonderful historic part of town.
Loved Lincoln Museum, Lincoln's home, monument/tomb, and Nee Salem. Good places to eat!
Lincoln Museum and home.
The hotel was conveniently located to many of the sights we were interested in seeing. The Presidential Museum was phenomenal! We visited Lincoln's home. We visited the Edwards Mansion and received an informative and delightful tour of the home. We also saw the musical play "The Lincolns" which was absolutely delightful as well as educational. We visited the (new) Capitol building and appreciated the tour there as well.
Near Memorial Hospital which was wonderful.
Staff was friendly and helpful Room was clean Breakfast was excellent. Lincoln history
I stayed there for Illinois State Police Officers Mamorial.
Nice!
All was excellent!
Downtown non-franchised businesses.
Stayed for a conference down the road.
Good place to visit. Everything is about Lincoln. Good to be with part of the history.
Springfield is much cleaner than many other larger cities! Variety of options for food and beverage, clothing, books, re-sale shops.
The hotel was fine.
Easy to get around. Everyone friendly and helpful. Great location for hotel.
Proximity to Springfield Center
Came here for a wrestling tournament.
Going to see Lincoln's home.
Interesting historical features and some quaint places to explore!
The rooms very nice and spacious, Staff was great! Nice
Nice!
Had no time to visit Springfield, restaurants were excellent!
We were there for a concert. I think the city needs some clean up.
I loved the Lincoln Museum and house.
Various restaurants and other conveniences were within reach.
Hotel was close to a lot of good places to eat. I came down for a college girls golf tournament.
Loved the cleanliness of the hotel and the ease of getting around and the close proximity of the museums.
Lovely historical city, especially visitors center, museum, restored area. Clean and friendly.
The Lincoln Museum.
We went to the Lincoln Presidential Museum which I highly recommend. It is very well done. Hotel was just a few miles away.
All sites are close together. There are some good restaurants in the downtown area too.
We are into history, so the Lincoln Museum and tomb were great.
Fun to see the Capitol and the Lincoln sites. Especially liked Lincoln's home and the Presidential Museum.
We enjoyed the visit to Springfield and especially the Lincoln Homesite, Presidential Library & Museum and the train station.
With in five blocks you can visit Lincoln's historical home, the Capital, and your Centennial Park. Single woman and felt very safe walking alone. Friendly people.
With in five blocks you can visit Lincoln's historical home, the Capital, and your Centennial Park. Single woman and felt very safe walking alone. Friendly people.
With in five blocks you can visit Lincoln's historical home, the Capital, and your Centennial Park. Single woman and felt very safe walking alone. Friendly people.
Long Bridge was an excellent venue for my grandson's wedding.
Springfield is great. Want to come back to see more.
Restaurants in area were very good
Our situation was my husband had to have an heart cath. done so it was a great place for us to stay overnight before having to be at St. John Hosp. by 6:00am and than for me to stay another night as they kept him overnight.
Good location.
Ate at Bones restaurant across the street as we were too exhausted to drive anywhere. Very good bar-b-q food!
Close to west side attractions. Next door to Scheels.
If you haven't done Lincoln historical sites, definitely come here!
Quiet.
We use to live in Springfield & we're visiting!
There's a lot to do and I loved the old houses and Ibraham Lincoln's home was very nice very big house and is also his grave site and that was nice to I like Springfield I would come back
We didn't get to spend a lot of time in Springfield. But they did have nice variety of restaurants and shopping. It was Christmas season so the downtown area was festive!
A very clean fresh place with great respectful citizens. Loved the visit.
Springfield is full of history and has some great places to eat and enjoy a night out.