- The list below includes 26 free or cheap things to do in or near Springfield, Illinois, including 26 different types of inexpensive activities like Historic Sites, Military Museums, Bowling and Cemeteries.
- From Oak Ridge Cemetery to Camp Butler National Cemetery, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Springfield and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Springfield.
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The world's largest covered wagon, listed in the Guinness Book of Records, the Railsplitter Covered Wagon is the number 1 roadside attraction in America according to the Reader's Digest magazine.
30.0 Miles
Dedicated to the American president, the Lincoln Heritage Museum exhibits artifacts pertaining to Lincoln's life, as well as artifacts from the Civil War. Among these can be found Mary's mourning clothes, as well as her blood stained clothes.
30.0 Miles
A recreational space in Logan County, Kickapoo Creek Park provides for a variety of both winter and summer sports/activities. This includes trails for hiking, bicycling, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing, along with water for canoeing, fishing and kayaking.
30.4 Miles
The Lincoln Speedway is a dirt race track that hosts a variety of auto races, including modifieds and stock cars, on a quarter mile track. Refreshments are available, as well.
31.2 Miles
Featuring a number of war displays and memorabilia, Heritage In Flight Museum is especially dedicated to honoring the contribution aviation has played in war efforts. This includes World War II and other conflicts.
33.1 Miles
Committed to ministry, Shiloh Stables provides training in horseback riding for the purpose of encouraging and building self-esteem. Additionally, the organization sells horses and leases its facilities and services for birthday parties and group outings.
34.0 Miles
Situated in a prairie, Rock Springs Conservation Area offers visitors a hiking spot to view wildlife like deer and hawks. The visitor center has maps that show the locations of the trails at the park.
36.6 Miles
James Milliken Homestead is the former residence of James and Anna Millikin and is open for tours. Millikin's founded Millikin University, Millikin Bank, and Millikin Estate Trust and in 1974, the Homestead was added to the Register of Historic places.
36.8 Miles
A story of immigration, Hieronymus Mueller Museum celebrates the inventions and patents of a German engineer. Exhibits include family photographs, antique cars and information about the Mueller Company and plant.
37.2 Miles
Sand Creek Conservation Area has more than 7.5 miles of hiking and equestrian trails, spread across forest, prairie and floodplain. A historic road runs through the trail, as well as creeks which must be forded.