Tour Itineraries

Even when your meeting or event has adjourned for the day, your memories will continue to flourish as you have a whole new world at your doorstep. Springfield offers a wide variety of before-and-after-meeting tour itineraries to choose from. Our professional staff would be happy to assist and advise you on all aspects of arranging a tour for your group.

The following are some sample tour options: please keep in mind these are only suggestions – we can customize a tour to fit your needs.

A Journey Through Lincoln's Life
From the beginning of Lincoln’s life through his tragic return to the city he called home, this tour takes you full circle.

• Lincoln’s New Salem
• Lincoln Home & Neighborhood
• Lincoln-Herndon Law Office
• Lincoln Tomb
• Old State Capitol

Exploring The Historic Homes
Springfield is home to some very interesting historic houses. You’ll have the chance to see several in this architecturally and historically fascinating tour.

• Frank Lloyd Wright’s Dana-Thomas House
• Lincoln Home & Neighborhood
• Edwards Place
• Executive Mansion

Route 66 Tour
Travelers from around the world pass through Springfield each year as part of a quest to experience the allure of America’s Main Street...Route 66. And two world-famous Route 66 landmarks are located in Springfield.

• Shea’s Gas Station Museum
• Cozy Dog Drive In

Nature Excursions
Journey through Illinois landscape and explore the natural wonders of our state. From overlooking the rose gardens at Washington Park via the third largest bell tower in the world to exploring the five miles of the wooded trails, this tour is guaranteed to provide the most beautiful views of the city.

• Washington Park Botanical Garden
• Lincoln Memorial Garden
• Thomas Reese Memorial Carillon
• Henson Robinson Zoo
• Illinois State Museum
• Gardening demonstration at a local nursery

Antiquing Tour
Spend some time at a local antique/auction house learning the ins and outs of the business. Have lunch at a local tea room, then explore the local antique shops, searching for that special treasure.

Additional Suggestions
A walk through history at Oak Ridge Cemetery with costumed interpreters and a tour of the Museum of Funeral Customs, or simply a catered function at your host hotel combined with a cooking demonstration, style show, handwriting analysis, or wine & cheese tasting. The list of possibilities are endless.