- TripBuzz discovered 25 different types of activities for couples in the Springfield area, including Historic Sites (like Lincoln Home National Historic Site), Bowling (like King Pin Lanes), Amusement Parks (All Ages) (like Knight's Action Park) and Landmarks (like Illinois State Capitol), and much more.
- We discovered a total of 23 date ideas in or near Springfield, Illinois, all of which are located within the city of Springfield.
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Beginning at a designated starting point, groups of two, four, or six use smartphones to explore the city, searching for hidden objects
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In 1902 Frank Lloyd Wright designed the Dana-Thomas House. The house covers 12,000 square feet and it has 35 rooms. It is now a museum which contains the biggest Wright glass and furniture collection.
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413 South Eighth St., Springfield, IL 62701
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The Lincoln Home National Historic Site is in the middle of a four block, historic neighborhood. The free, guided tour shows you Lincoln's house as it was before he became our 16th President.
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Illinois State Capitol is the tallest capitol of this kind in America, with a height of 361 feet. It was built in 1889, in the architectural style of the French Renaissance.
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5th & Adams Streets, Springfield, IL 62701
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The scene of many Lincoln speeches in the years leading up to the Civil War, the Old State Capitol, was the center of Illinois political life in the 1800's. Visitors can take a guided tour or view the historic building on their own.
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The Illinois State Museum is home to your discovery of the history of life on earth and beyond. Featuring a giant Mastodon skeleton, thousands of fossils, American Indian artifacts, and children's play museum, admission is free.
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Raised as a tribute to Abraham Lincoln, the Lincoln Memorial Garden covers 100 acres and has more than 6 miles of trails. There are many benches for weary legs, inscribed with Lincoln quotes. There are no picnic areas inside the park, but on the outside.
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The Elijah Iles home is the oldest house in Springfield and is said to have been frequented by Abraham Lincoln. It houses the Springfield Museum and a collection of furniture and accessories. You can rent it for social or business gatherings.
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Sixth & Adams Streets, Springfield, IL
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Built between 1840 – 1841, the Lincoln-Herndon Law Offices State Historical Site provides a glimpse of Lincoln's life before he became famous. Featuring a visitors gallery, theater, and the restored law offices used by Lincoln and his partners.
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2501 Wabash Avenue, Springfield, IL 62704
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Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant makes a wide variety of hand-crafted wines using grapes from vineyards all over the country. It has multiple locations, and all serve a varied menu of entrees to complement the wines.
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Springfield’s historic Executive Mansion has housed the state’s governors since the year 1855. This Italianate manor house features antique furniture and a large collection of art, and visitors can see the famous Lincoln Bedroom.