7 days in Springfield Itinerary

Springfield is the capital of Illinois, but its real significance is as the hometown of Abraham Lincoln.

Explore hidden gems such as Lake Shelbyville and Forest Park. Visiting Constitution Trail and Pekin Park District will get you outdoors. Get out of town with these interesting Springfield side-trips: Meadowbrook Park (in Urbana), Rader Family Farms (in Normal) and Mackinaw Valley Vineyard (in Mackinaw). And it doesn't end there: explore the activities along Carlyle Sailing association, explore and take pictures at Rock Springs Conservation Area & Nature Center, let little ones run wild at Washington Park, and experience rural life at Apple Barn.

For other places to visit, more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, use the Springfield holiday maker app .

Expect a daytime high around 82°F in September, and nighttime lows around 58°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 14th (Fri) early enough to travel back home.