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Springfield is bursting with things to see and do. Whether your attendees are looking for something upbeat or low key we have it all. The opportunities are endless.

Springfield is known for its unique dining and locally owned restaurants. From the city’s original horseshoe sandwich to Caribbean cuisine, Springfield’s restaurants offer an eclectic selection to pamper any palate. Your group can savor a world famous cozy dog, choose from the 25+ pizza parlors here, or opt for the fanciest fine dining or the quickest of fast food.

Depending upon the time of year, family fun is around every corner: water parks and miniature golf, bike trails and the drive-in movie theater, indoor and outdoor amusement parks, arcades, batting cages, hiking paths, golf courses, water activities, beautiful Springfield Park District Parks or one of the country’s tallest indoor climbing structures are available. Downtown you’ll discover jazz, blues, rock and alternative music nightly in a variety of cozy clubs and hideaways. If you’re looking for a laugh, check out The Funny Bone Comedy Club complex.

Shoppers will be treated to a variety of charming boutiques, superstores, retail outlets, upscale plazas, and antique shops. Simon White Oaks Mall is Central Illinois’ largest indoor mall where even the hardiest shopper can shop till she drops with over 115 stores. It is surrounded by other shopping malls, making the entire area a shopper’s Mecca! Visitors can map out a full day of antiquing at antique malls and shops, or hit the downtown specialty shops and boutiques on the run between meetings. Springfield offers the total spectrum of shopping choices for visitors of all ages and shopping inclinations.

It seems there is always a concert, festival, performing arts production, comedy show, art exhibit or something special going on in Springfield. There are literally hundreds of events happening in and around Springfield all year long. Once your meeting dates are firm, the Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau website can help you develop a calendar of events happening while your guests are in town.