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Highlights
Springfield hotel with free continental breakfast and an indoor pool; about 15 minutes from the Lincoln home and the state capitol
Hotel at a Glance: Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Springfield, IL
The Country Inn & Suites is within a 15-minute drive of downtown Springfield, putting it near attractions like landmark homes and the state capitol. It’s even closer to I-55 for travelers headed to St. Louis or Chicago.
- Best way to wake up: a free continental breakfast that includes items such as waffles, eggs, and cereals.
- In every room: a microwave and a mini-fridge, plus free WiFi
- Where to relax: the indoor pool
- Staying in shape is convenient thanks to the fitness center’s treadmills and free weights.
Springfield, Illinois: Lincoln Landmarks on Route 66
Springfield proudly upholds its duties as the capital of the Land of Lincoln—numerous important places from the 16th president’s life are carefully maintained here. In addition to the Lincoln home and his presidential library, you can visit his tomb at Oak Ridge Cemetery and the train depot where he bid farewell to his friends and neighbors before departing for Washington, DC.
Located along the famous Route 66, Springfield is also home to slices of quirky Americana such as Cozy Dog, a drive-in diner that claims to have invented the batter-coated wiener on a stick. Architecture buffs can tour Frank Lloyd Wright’s 12,000-square-foot Dana-Thomas House, an early example of the famed designer’s Prairie style.