Springfield
Chilli Capital of the Civilized World
General Information
Other Name: -, District: Illinois, State: Mid West, United States of America
Area: 60.3 sq mi
Languages Spoken: English
Long Distance Code: -
Importance: Springfield is known for its food and as a home to such performing arts as ballet, jazz and a carillon festival, which happens annually.
Best Time to Visit: July to - and -
International Access: -Description
Springfield is the capital of the U.S. state of Illinois and the county seat of Sangamon County.Springfield is known for its food and as a home to such performing arts as ballet, jazz and a carillon festival, which happens annually.Common tourist attractions include a multitude of historic sites affiliated with Lincoln, state government sites and various food-related attractions such as the Maid-Rite Sandwich Shop.Springfield has long had an affiliation with food. The corn dog on a stick was invented in the city under the name “Cozy Dog,” although there is some debate to the actual origin of the popular snack.The horseshoe sandwich, not well-known outside of central Illinois, also originated in Springfield.The city of Springfield is dotted with sites centered around U.S. President Abraham Lincoln, who started his political career in Springfield.These include: the Lincoln Home National Historic Site, a National Historical Park that includes the preserved surrounding neighborhood, the Lincoln-Herndon Law Offices State Historic Site, the Lincoln Tomb State Historic Site, the Old State Capitol State Historic Site, and the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum.Location
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Humid continental climate.
Opened in 2002, the Lincoln presidential library is Springfield''s latest attraction dedicated to the life of America''s sixteenth president.
Once a Civil War training camp and Confederate prison is now one of 14-national cemeteries established by Lincoln.
This Greek Revival masterpiece saw Lincoln serve as a lawyer and legislator. In 1858, Lincoln delivered his landmark "House Divided" speech in the Capitol''s Representatives Hall.
Built in 1904 this site is full of Frank Lloyd Wright architecture.
In this large assortment of Civil War memorabilia is Tintypes by Civil War photographer Mathew Brady.
14 acres full of wildlife this zoo shows several endangered animals.Children enjoyed alot while coming to zoo.
Sixty acres of water park fun and a golf driving range and two 18-hole miniature golf courses.
Copies of original letters, baptismal certificates and more may be viewed here at this old church.