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Boat tour lets travelers ride a sunken stretch of Route 66 in Springfield, Illinois

A new Springfield, Illinois, boat tour offers Route 66 fans a rare ride along a submerged alignment of the Mother Road — and ...
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Why Springfield, Illinois, is a perfect three-day getaway from St. Louis

For many St. Louisans, Springfield, Illinois, has long been a favorite for a quick day trip. But look a little closer, and you’ll find this historic capital city has more than enough to fill a ...
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On the Map: Exploring Springfield, IL, Route 66, Maid Rite at 100, Lincoln’s Ghost Walk, Bourbon Journey

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to Amy Beadle from VisitSpringfieldIllinois.com about summer fun in Springfield, including Route 66, Maid Rite at 100, Lincoln’s Ghost Walk, Bourbon Journey, wineries, ...
The Best BBQ in St. Louis

7 stops in Springfield, Illinois, that give a true taste of the Land of Lincoln

The Land of Lincoln is rich in history and offers a plethora of things to do. Springfield, Illinois, is where former president Abraham Lincoln called home from 1844–1861, some of his final years ...