A city renowned for its unique architecture ranging from Frank Lloyd Wright to the Renaissance Revival, there’s a lot to see both inside and outside of Springfield. Without any sort of rapid transit system and just a single train station downtown, getting around the area is best done on your own accord, whether it’s through a rental as soon as you land or as a complimentary add-on by your hotel. Do so by utilizing the free area shuttles provided by downtown stays like the Carpenter Street Hotel, or go business-friendly with complimentary airport lifts offered by the Howard Johnson Inn, located on J Davis Jones Parkway just south of Lincoln Airport. Business travelers in need of arriving to the Bank of Springfield Center should do so as efficient as possible with a taxi, avoiding the traffic and saving a buck, or take the opportunity to impress with a stretched limousine as perfect for impressing the outside as the inside.
Know great things are ahead wherever you go by taking that feeling with you, whether it’s during a stroll across the oasis-like environment at Henson Robinson Zoo or through Washington Park’s many relaxing attractions ranging from the free-of-charge Washington Park Botanical Garden as well as the heavenly tower bells at Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon. Don’t forget to explore the renowned architecture throughout the city, exploring the Dana Thomas House for an inside look at an early 20th-century design by Frank Lloyd Wright renowned for its huge halls, hidden nooks, and scattered gardens, afterward moving onto the Illinois State Capitol for an astounding view under an ornate Renaissance dome. Grab dinner in a space that matters, going with D’Arcy’s Pint for a dim-lit Irish pub feel, or go classic American with 50s-style scenery at Charlie Parker's Diner on North Street.
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