Big City Amenities & Small-Town Charm

The capital of Illinois, Springfield is a wonderful blend of big-city amenities and small-town charm. From the quaint, Quaker-brown residence Abraham Lincoln lived in for 17 years to the recently completed $115 million Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, Springfield will surpass the expectations of you and your attendees.

Three Distinctive Areas To Choose From:

Historic Downtown Springfield
Totaling nearly 900 guest rooms/131,000 Sq. Ft. of function space!

The bustle and charm of our historic downtown area offers guests full walking access to Springfield’s most well-known sites and attractions.

PRAIRIE CAPITAL CONVENTION CENTER
66,000 Sq. Ft.
includes 44,000 Sq. Ft. column free exhibit space

HILTON SPRINGFIELD HOTEL
50,000 Sq. Ft.
366 Guest Rooms

PRESIDENT ABRAHAM LINCOLN HOTEL
15,000 Sq. Ft.
316 Guest Rooms

WHY CHOOSE HISTORIC DOWNTOWN SPRINGFIELD?

• In the neighborhood of the Historical Lincoln sites including the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
• Within walking distance to restaurants, evening scene, and specialty shops
• Additional 225 guest rooms within walking distance

Illinois State Fairgrounds

The Illinois State Fairgrounds offers a variety of unique venues including the Artisans building which boasts 6,300 square feet and finished hardwood floors, the historic Coliseum and Exposition buildings, the Illinois building with auditorium and theater seating for 470, and the world-class multi-purpose arena with room for more than 7,000 spectators. Perfect for a variety of agricultural, car club or sporting events and expositions.

• 366 Acre Facility with 29 Major Buildings
• Orr Building – 39,000 Sq. Ft.
• Expo Building – 60,574 Sq. Ft.
• Illinois Building – 12,272 Sq. Ft. with a 470 seat auditorium
• The Arena – 6-acre arena floor offering 4,686 grandstand seats and 5,000-amphitheater seating
• The Coliseum – 27,956 Sq. Ft. with 2,528 seats
• The Grandstand – 8,912 seats (home of the world’s fastest dirt track) And much, much more!

The Springfield Lake Area
Totaling nearly 1,000 guest rooms!

Centrally located to the major interstates, restaurants and shopping, Springfield’s lake area offers an additional luxury convention hotel with all the amenities.

CROWNE PLAZA HOTEL
55,000 Sq. Ft.
Includes 30,000 Sq. Ft. exhibit hall
288 Guest Rooms

• Conveniently located directly off Interstate 55
• Within walking distance to restaurants, evening scene, shopping, and a movie complex
• Additional 600 guest rooms within walking distance (138 directly adjacent)