Local Information

HOTEL & MOTEL INFORMATION -
The listed hotels are located in close proximity to the Old State Capitol Plaza (OSCP). Artists are responsible for their own reservations. While some hotels have special exhibitor or weekend rates, the prices and amenities listed below are guidelines and are not guaranteed.

Springfield, IL Old Capital LawnCarpenter Street Hotel
525 N. Sixth St., Springfield
217/ 789-9100
This hotel is located three blocks north of the OSCP.
Rate: $74 plus tax. Room price includes a free hot breakfast from 5-9 a.m., free parking, and free wi-fi. Please use code: Old State Capitol event.

Hilton of Springfield
700 E. Adams, Springfield
217/ 789-1530
This hotel is located one block east of the OSCP.
Rate: $89 plus tax. A Starbucks and a Bennigan’s restaurant are located inside the hotel. There is a full breakfast buffet available for $12.95. Parking is an additional cost. Free wi-fi.

Homestyle Inn & Suites
500 N. First St., Springfield
217/ 522-1100
This hotel is located one mile northwest of the OSCP.
Rate: $55 plus tax. Room price includes a continental breakfast from 6-9 a.m., free parking, and free wi-fi.

Mansion View Inn & Suites
529 S. Fourth St., Springfield
217/ 544-7411
This hotel is located three blocks south and one block west of the OSCP, and is across the street from the Governor’s Mansion.
Rate: $89 plus tax. Room price includes a continental breakfast from 6-9 a.m., free parking, and free wi-fi.

President Abraham Lincoln Hotel & Conference Center
701 E. Adams, Springfield
217/ 544-8800
This hotel is located one block east of the OSCP.
Weekend rate: $99.99 plus tax. Lindsay’s Restaurant is located inside the hotel, and a breakfast buffet is $9.75. Garage parking is $7 per 24 hours, with in and out privileges. There is free wi-fi available in this newly renovated hotel

State House Inn
101 E. Adams, Springfield
217/ 528-5100
This hotel is located four blocks west of the OSCP.
Rate: $89.99 plus tax. Room price includes a hot breakfast buffet from 7:30-9 a.m., free parking with certain room rates, and free wi-fi.


RESTAURANTS
The listed restaurants are located on or near the Old State Capitol Plaza (OSCP). The listed hours of operation apply to the May 19-20, 2012, weekend only. Many places offer take out.

Andiamo
204 S. Sixth, Springfield
217/ 523-3262
This restaurant offers hot and cold sandwiches, fresh baked breads, gelato, all things coffee, and a full bar. Open: Saturday 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. Sunday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Bennigan’s Restaurant
700 E. Adams, Springfield
217/ 331-5199
This restaurant offers casual Irish American fare with a full bar, and is located inside the Hilton Hotel. Open: Saturday 11 a.m. – midnight (bar only remains open until 1 a.m.), Sunday 11 a.m. – midnight.

Brickhouse Grill and Pub
217 S. 5th St., Springfield
217/ 679-1500
This pub is a full service bar and restaurant, serving burgers, salads, horseshoes, pizza, etc. Open Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m. – 1 a.m.

Café Brio
524 E. Monroe St., Springfield
217/ 544-0574
This restaurant offers Mexican cuisine with an upscale twist. Open Saturday 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. – 10 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Café Moxo
411 E. Adams, Springfield
217/ 788-8084
This café offers fresh baked pastries and cupcakes, breakfast items, sandwiches, salads, soup, and all things coffee. Open Saturday 6:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Del’s Popcorn Shop
213 S. 6th St., Springfield
217/ 544-0037
This sweet snack shop offers a wide variety of flavored popcorns, candy, ice cream, and drinks. Open Saturday 10 a.m. – 7 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Feed Store
516 E. Adams, Springfield
217/ 528-3355
This restaurant offers homemade soups, sandwiches, salads, and deserts. It is conveniently located on the south side of the OSCP. Open Saturday 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., Sunday 11:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Gian Franco’s
518 E. Adams St., Springfield
217/ 522-2200
This restaurant is conveniently located on the south side of the OSCP and offers Italian fare. Open Saturday 10 a.m. – 9 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Pease’s Candy Shop
531 E. Washington, Springfield
217/ 241-3091
This sweet snack shop offers a wide variety of homemade candies, popcorn, and ice cream. Open Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Robbies’ Restaurant
4 S. Old Capitol Plaza, Springfield
217/ 528-1901
This restaurant offers American fare in a cozy setting. It is conveniently located on the south side of the OSCP. Live jazz music on Fridays from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Open Saturday 10:30 a.m. – 4 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Starbucks
700 E. Adams St., Springfield
This coffee café is located inside of the Hilton Hotel, and offers all things coffee and pastries. Open Saturday 6 a.m. – 6 p.m., Sunday 6 a.m. – 1 p.m.


Links

City of Springfield

Convention & Visitors Bureau

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum

Illinois Historic Preservation Agency

Sangamon County

 
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