Best points of interest near Springfield
89 points of interest · 89 ranked · updated 2026-07-15 · off-season
Explore the best points of interest near Springfield, Illinois — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.
Showing the top 15 of 89 points of interest · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Lincoln Home National Historic Site
0.3 mi away
Lincoln Home National Historic Site preserves the Springfield, Illinois residence where Abraham Lincoln lived before his presidency. Operated by the National Park Service, the…
Why 90: protected / landmark status
90Elite
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#2
Camp Butler National Cemetery
5.0 mi away
Camp Butler National Cemetery is a historic cemetery operated by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, located near Springfield, Illinois. The site serves as a burial ground…
Why 90: protected / landmark status
90Elite
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#3
Old State Capitol
0.3 mi away
The Old State Capitol is a museum located in Springfield, Illinois. Housed in a historic building, it offers visitors insight into the state's governmental history. The site…
Why 60: protected / landmark status
60Solid
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#4
Illinois State Capitol
0.6 mi away
The Illinois State Capitol is a historic site located in Springfield, Illinois, at an elevation of 590 feet. This government building serves as the seat of the Illinois state…
Why 60: protected / landmark status
60Solid
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#5
Illinois State Museum
0.7 mi away
The Illinois State Museum is located in Springfield, Illinois, and offers visitors exhibits on the state's natural history, art, and culture. Open Monday through Saturday from 9…
Why 60: protected / landmark status
60Solid
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#6
Illinois State Museum Research and Collections Center
1.5 mi away
The Illinois State Museum Research and Collections Center near Springfield provides access to research materials and collections by appointment. Visitors can explore the library…
Why 60: protected / landmark status
60Solid
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#7
Illinois State Military Museum
1.9 mi away
The Illinois State Military Museum is located near Springfield, Illinois, and features exhibits related to military history. Open afternoons from 1:00 to 4:30 p.m., the museum is…
Why 60: protected / landmark status
60Solid
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#8
Illinois State Fair Museum
2.5 mi away
The Illinois State Fair Museum is located near Springfield, Illinois. The museum preserves and exhibits artifacts and exhibits related to the state fair's history and traditions…
Why 60: protected / landmark status
60Solid
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#9
Corridor in History and Development
0.1 mi away
Corridor in History and Development is a public art installation located near Springfield, Illinois. Visitors to this outdoor art piece can experience creative work situated in…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#10
Local Heroes
0.1 mi away
Local Heroes is a public art installation located near Springfield, Illinois. Visitors to the area will find this outdoor artwork situated at coordinates 39.801°N, 89.642°W. The…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#11
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum
0.2 mi away
Located in Springfield, Illinois, the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum is a museum dedicated to the life and presidency of Abraham Lincoln. Visitors can explore exhibits…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#12
Beacon of Endurance
0.2 mi away
Beacon of Endurance is a public art installation located near Springfield, Illinois. Visitors to the area will find this artwork situated in central Illinois, offering a unique…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#13
Fisher Building-Latham Block
0.2 mi away
The Fisher Building-Latham Block is a historic commercial structure located at 111, 113, and 115 North Sixth Street in Springfield, Illinois. While built as two separate…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
Points of Interest near Springfield
The Springfield area has 89 points of interest on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.
How we rank the best points of interest near Springfield
How are these points of interest ranked?
Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.
How often does it update?
Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.
What do the numbers on the map mean?
Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.