Springfield, Illinois is the State Capitol of Illinois and the County Seat for Sangamon County. The Old State Capitol building went through a historic reconstruction and is the place where Abraham Lincoln gave his famous "House Divided" speech.

The Springfield area is also home to a variety of businesses and attractions, one of the newest being the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum. Interactive presentations and exhibits highlight the 200,000 square foot space in Downtown Springfield.

The Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau is a stop you'll want to make in planning a visit to Springfield. Sometimes even longtime residents of the Springfield, IL area are unaware of the many attractions nearby.

Frank Lloyd Wright's Dana-Thomas House should be on the list for anyone visiting the Springfield area. Wright was commissioned by Susan Lawrence Dana to build a home that would be a place to entertain the many friends and social guests that Susan enjoyed. The home encompasses the most modern conveniences of the era, and the care taken in restoration is evident.

In the fall, Springfield hosts a spectacular classic car show, the International Route 66 Mother Road Festival. This not-to-be-missed event features not only a classic car show and parade down Route 66, but also nationally known entertainment and car clinics.

Springfield is a regional medical center, and the well-regarded Southern Illinois University School of Medicine calls Springfield home.

To find out more about what the Springfield area has to offer, the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce is a good place to start.