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Sightseeing
When you stay with us, this national treasure is only 7.5 blocks away! And it's not just Lincoln's home, it's his entire neighborhood restored to the 1850's. Did you know that Abe milked his own cow?
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Дом Линкольна
413 S 8th StWhen you stay with us, this national treasure is only 7.5 blocks away! And it's not just Lincoln's home, it's his entire neighborhood restored to the 1850's. Did you know that Abe milked his own cow?
This is the best Presidential Museum in the country!
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Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
212 N 6th StThis is the best Presidential Museum in the country!
By far the best Lincoln site of all, and it is only a short drive out of town. While you are there check out beautiful Petersburg with its shops and restaurants. It is the only town that Lincoln surveyed!
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Lincoln's New Salem
15588 History LnBy far the best Lincoln site of all, and it is only a short drive out of town. While you are there check out beautiful Petersburg with its shops and restaurants. It is the only town that Lincoln surveyed!
Food Scene
By far the best sushi in town, and only 1 block away. Winner of the Illinois Times "Best Of" contest!
Happy Sushi
846 S Grand Ave EBy far the best sushi in town, and only 1 block away. Winner of the Illinois Times "Best Of" contest!
Taqueria Moroleon
1101 S 9th StVery authentic and it is just around the corner.
Mekong Cafe
1308 S 2nd StGood selection of authentic food at the right price.
This excellent restaurant is a one minute drive away and it sits on the edge of Abe Lincoln's restored neighborhood.
Springfield Carriage
724 E Edwards StThis excellent restaurant is a one minute drive away and it sits on the edge of Abe Lincoln's restored neighborhood.
Cafe Fresca
Fresh healthy food makes this place stand out above other Springfield restaurants!
Skatepark
Tony Hawk said "There are a million lines in this place!", and he was right. Enjoy the world's original indoor skatepark right downstairs.
Skank Skates International Inc
1101 S Grand Ave ETony Hawk said "There are a million lines in this place!", and he was right. Enjoy the world's original indoor skatepark right downstairs.
This new skatepark is only one stoplight from Skank Skates International (Project Southtown), and is open year round! There are many rails, ledges, gaps and transitions to challenge any and all skill levels. The adjacent park has new playground equipment, restrooms and dog walking trails.
Iles Skate Park
This new skatepark is only one stoplight from Skank Skates International (Project Southtown), and is open year round! There are many rails, ledges, gaps and transitions to challenge any and all skill levels. The adjacent park has new playground equipment, restrooms and dog walking trails.
This skatepark has an amazing reservoir type bowl that ranges from 4' to 10' in the deep end. The transitions are 8' and the coping is made of steel and is perfectly set for lip tricks! There are 2 rails, some ledges and a 1/2 pyramid that make up a small street course as well.
Centennial Skate Park
This skatepark has an amazing reservoir type bowl that ranges from 4' to 10' in the deep end. The transitions are 8' and the coping is made of steel and is perfectly set for lip tricks! There are 2 rails, some ledges and a 1/2 pyramid that make up a small street course as well.
Comer Cox Park
There is a new pump track in this park for skating and bikes.
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Транспорт
We are near the intermodal transportation hub
The brand new intermodal transportation hub is located about 12 blocks north on 11th at Washington Street. And from our front step, you have access to both North/South and East/West bus routs!