Central Illinois Local Expert: Find Things To Do in Central Illinois

Champaign showing signage and heritage elements

Spurlock Museum which includes interior views and heritage elements

Prospect Park Zoo showing a pond, zoo animals and bird life

Prairie Aviation Museum showing aircraft and military items

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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Walk around the campus of University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, a top university in Urbana. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Illinois State University

Explore the campus of Illinois State University during your trip to Normal. While you're here, you can savour the lively bars.

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

Learn about one of the most revered presidents of the United States through museum artifacts and presidential papers.

Springfield showing heritage architecture

Lincoln Home National Historic Site

Come to this well-equipped facility to learn about Abraham Lincoln and to collect your ticket for one of the free tours that explore his carefully preserved home.

Illinois State Capitol

Illinois State Capitol is just one of the places to see in Springfield, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the area's lively festivals and fascinating museums.

Lincoln's Tomb

Pay your respects at the final resting place of Abraham Lincoln and admire the magnificent monument that celebrates the life of the remarkable president.

Illinois State Fairgrounds

Enjoy a stop at Illinois State Fairgrounds, an entertaining place to visit in Springfield. Take in the lively festivals while you're in the area.

State Farm Center

Catch an event at State Farm Center during your trip to Champaign. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

Memorial Stadium

Catch an event at Memorial Stadium during your trip to Champaign. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

Areas of Central Illinois

Old State Capitol showing heritage architecture, an administrative building and heritage elements

Downtown Springfield

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Downtown Springfield is popular for its interesting museums, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum or Old State Capitol.