Events in Springfield

Springfield
Springfield is historically rich capital of the U.S. state of Illinois. It is home to various political figures of American history, men of art & literature, scientists and founders of big businesses in the country.

All these individuals not only give a rich cultural holding to Springfield but also has contributed to the broader American culture. Abraham Lincoln, Vachel Lindsey (poet), John L Lewis(labour activist) and Seth Barnes Nichelson (astronomer) are few of many names which make Springfield proud of its existence.

If you wish to feel the rich cultural heritage in a peaceful environment with evenings at some soothing performing arts show then you should reserve your holidays for Springfield.Downtown Springfield is a main centre for performing arts and cultural activities. Springfield Theater Centre, Hoogland Centre, Springfield Ballet Company and the Springfield Municipal Opera also known as The Muni are few of many such attractions.

Summers bring the joyous mood along and The Muni Company arranges out door Broadway musicals for the community. You will recognise many venues from famous Hollywood films as Springfield is a favourite spot for shootings. In 2003 legally blonde two was filmed in the town.

What is on the menu in Springfield?
Springfield is the city where the concept of first drive through window was implemented. First drive through window still operates in the city at the Maid-Rite Sandwich Shop.Springfield has to offer many mouth watering dishes which have been developed in the city and tastes best here then anywhere else.

The corn dog on a stick is one of them. It was invented in the city and is commonly known as Cozy Dog. Horse Shoe Sandwich is another mouth watering speciality, it is not quiet known in outside world but the best is available in Jungle Jims Cafe.

The cafe is famous for its special breakfast offers what they call breakfast Shoe, menu of breakfast shoe consists of toasts or biscuits served with ham, bacon or sausage and special home style potatoes covered in cheese sauce or milk gravy.Dont forget to try these specialities while in Springfield along with other delicious local specialities.Springfield is also famous for its chillies through out the Sangamon County.

Notable Places to visit
All the important places to visit in Springfield have its link with Abraham Lincoln, US president. He started off with his political career from this land and has great impact on the cultural and political standing of the city. You an have quick glimpse of rich historical culture of Springfield by visiting many of the state sites. You should visit Lincolns Home which is a National Historic Site,it is opened for public seven days a week and entrance is free of charge.

National historical Park which is surrounded by the preserved neighbourhood, the Lincoln Herndon Law offices State Historic Site, The Lincoln Tomb State Historic Site, Old Capitol State Historic Site , the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum. Dana Thomas House is another must visit site. House was built in 1902 - 1904 and has some remarkable furnishings Frank Loyd Wrights designed.

There are more than 30 parks in Springfield district. For all those who love outdoors and wish to spend some time with nature should head for Springfield.

The two best known parks in the city are carpenter Park, which is preserving nature on the banks of Sangamon River, and Washington Park and botanical gardens on the southwest side of the city are main attractions for all ages.

Springfields Washington Park is also home to annual carillon festival since 1962 and August is the month to celebrate Illinois State fair in Springfield.