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Discover 20 verified attractions in Springfield, United States of America. This curated collection features notable attractions, natural wonders, entertainment, and more — each place verified through Google Places with real ratings and reviews from visitors. Use the ratings and review counts to help prioritize your visit.

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1 ⭐ Notable Attractions

Fantastic Caverns

★★★★½ 4.7 (8,243 reviews)
📍 4872 N Farm Rd 125, Springfield, MO 65803, USA
📞 (417) 833-2010
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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2 ⭐ Notable Attractions

Lincoln Home National Historic Site

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★★★★½ 4.8 (4,591 reviews)
📍 413 S 8th St, Springfield, IL 62701, USA
📞 (217) 492-4241
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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3 🏞️ Natural Wonders

Sequiota Park

★★★★½ 4.7 (3,296 reviews)
📍 3500 S Lone Pine Ave, Springfield, MO 65804, USA
📞 (417) 864-1049
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Thursday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Friday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Saturday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Sunday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
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4 🏞️ Natural Wonders

Washington Park

★★★★½ 4.7 (1,840 reviews)
📍 1501 S Grand Ave W, Springfield, IL 62704, USA
📞 (217) 544-1751
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5 🎪 Entertainment

Knight's Action Park

★★★★ 4.2 (1,625 reviews)
📍 1700 Knights Recreation Dr, Springfield, IL 62711, USA
📞 (217) 546-8881
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
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6 ⭐ Notable Attractions

Lincoln Home National Historic Site Visitor Center

★★★★½ 4.8 (1,384 reviews)
📍 426 S 7th St, Springfield, IL 62701, USA
📞 (217) 492-4241
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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7 🎨 Museums & Galleries

Discovery Center of Springfield

★★★★½ 4.5 (1,453 reviews)
📍 438 E St Louis St, Springfield, MO 65806, USA
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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8 🏞️ Natural Wonders

Southwind Park

★★★★½ 4.7 (1,232 reviews)
📍 4965 S 2nd St, Springfield, IL 62703, USA
📞 (217) 585-2941
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 6:00 AM – 10:30 PM
  • Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 10:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 10:30 PM
  • Thursday: 6:00 AM – 10:30 PM
  • Friday: 6:00 AM – 10:30 PM
  • Saturday: 6:00 AM – 10:30 PM
  • Sunday: 6:00 AM – 10:30 PM
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9 🎨 Museums & Galleries

Old State Capitol State Historic Site

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★★★★½ 4.6 (1,220 reviews)
📍 526 E Adams St, Springfield, IL 62701, USA
📞 (217) 785-7960
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday: Closed
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10 ⭐ Notable Attractions

Dana-Thomas House State Historic Site

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★★★★½ 4.8 (1,019 reviews)
📍 301 E Lawrence Ave, Springfield, IL 62703, USA
📞 (217) 782-6776
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Saturday: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Sunday: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
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Notable Attractions

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⭐ Notable Attractions

Fantastic Caverns

★★★★½ 4.7 (8,243 reviews)
📍 4872 N Farm Rd 125, Springfield, MO 65803, USA
📞 (417) 833-2010
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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⭐ Notable Attractions

Lincoln Home National Historic Site

★★★★½ 4.8 (4,591 reviews)
📍 413 S 8th St, Springfield, IL 62701, USA
📞 (217) 492-4241
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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⭐ Notable Attractions

Lincoln Home National Historic Site Visitor Center

★★★★½ 4.8 (1,384 reviews)
📍 426 S 7th St, Springfield, IL 62701, USA
📞 (217) 492-4241
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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⭐ Notable Attractions

Dana-Thomas House State Historic Site

★★★★½ 4.8 (1,019 reviews)
📍 301 E Lawrence Ave, Springfield, IL 62703, USA
📞 (217) 782-6776
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Saturday: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Sunday: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
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⭐ Notable Attractions

Lincoln Statue

★★★★½ 4.7 (219 reviews)
📍 S 2nd St, Springfield, IL 62756, USA
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours
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⭐ Notable Attractions

Illinois Route 66 Experience at Illinois State Fairground

★★★★½ 4.7 (63 reviews)
📍 Gate 2, 801 E Sangamon Ave, Springfield, IL 62702, USA
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Saturday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Sunday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
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🏞️

Natural Wonders

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🏞️ Natural Wonders

Sequiota Park

★★★★½ 4.7 (3,296 reviews)
📍 3500 S Lone Pine Ave, Springfield, MO 65804, USA
📞 (417) 864-1049
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Thursday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Friday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Saturday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Sunday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
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🏞️ Natural Wonders

Washington Park

★★★★½ 4.7 (1,840 reviews)
📍 1501 S Grand Ave W, Springfield, IL 62704, USA
📞 (217) 544-1751
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🏞️ Natural Wonders

Southwind Park

★★★★½ 4.7 (1,232 reviews)
📍 4965 S 2nd St, Springfield, IL 62703, USA
📞 (217) 585-2941
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 6:00 AM – 10:30 PM
  • Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 10:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 10:30 PM
  • Thursday: 6:00 AM – 10:30 PM
  • Friday: 6:00 AM – 10:30 PM
  • Saturday: 6:00 AM – 10:30 PM
  • Sunday: 6:00 AM – 10:30 PM
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🏞️ Natural Wonders

Lincoln Memorial Garden and Nature Center

★★★★½ 4.8 (716 reviews)
📍 2301 E Lake Shore Dr, Springfield, IL 62712, USA
📞 (217) 529-1111
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Sunday: 1:00 – 4:00 PM
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🏞️ Natural Wonders

Carpenter Park

★★★★½ 4.6 (260 reviews)
📍 1 Carpenter Park Trl, Springfield, IL 62707, USA
📞 (217) 544-1751
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours
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🎪

Entertainment

1 places
🎪 Entertainment

Knight's Action Park

★★★★ 4.2 (1,625 reviews)
📍 1700 Knights Recreation Dr, Springfield, IL 62711, USA
📞 (217) 546-8881
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
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🎨

Museums & Galleries

7 places
🎨 Museums & Galleries

Discovery Center of Springfield

★★★★½ 4.5 (1,453 reviews)
📍 438 E St Louis St, Springfield, MO 65806, USA
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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🎨 Museums & Galleries

Old State Capitol State Historic Site

★★★★½ 4.6 (1,220 reviews)
📍 526 E Adams St, Springfield, IL 62701, USA
📞 (217) 785-7960
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday: Closed
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🎨 Museums & Galleries

Hartman Rock Garden

★★★★½ 4.6 (917 reviews)
📍 1905 Russell Ave, Springfield, OH 45506, USA
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Saturday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Sunday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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🎨 Museums & Galleries

Illinois State Museum

★★★★½ 4.5 (789 reviews)
📍 502 S Spring St, Springfield, IL 62706, USA
📞 (217) 782-7386
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Sunday: 12:00 – 4:30 PM
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🎨 Museums & Galleries

Air Combat Museum

★★★★½ 4.7 (120 reviews)
📍 835 S Airport Dr, Springfield, IL 62707, USA
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed
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🎨 Museums & Galleries

Edwards Place Historic Home

★★★★½ 4.8 (86 reviews)
📍 700 N 4th St, Springfield, IL 62702, USA
📞 (217) 523-2631
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 1:00 – 3:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 1:00 – 3:00 PM
  • Thursday: 1:00 – 3:00 PM
  • Friday: 1:00 – 3:00 PM
  • Saturday: 1:00 – 3:00 PM
  • Sunday: Closed
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🎨 Museums & Galleries

Springfield and Central Illinois African American History Museum

★★★★½ 4.7 (82 reviews)
📍 1440 Monument Ave, Springfield, IL 62702, USA
📞 (217) 391-6323
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 12:00 – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 12:00 – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday: 12:00 – 4:00 PM
  • Friday: 12:00 – 4:00 PM
  • Saturday: 12:00 – 4:00 PM
  • Sunday: Closed
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