More to Illinois' Springfield Than Lincoln

From the May 27th Springfield (Il) Journal-Register "More than Lincoln draws tourists to Springfield" by Tim Landis.

Marge Heissinger has been involved with Springfield tourism for thirty years. You can find her most days at the welcome desk of the Illinois Visitors Center at Union Station, across from the Lincoln Museum and Library. It is one of fifteen located around the state and one of only two not along interstates.

I highly recommend a stop at the newly restored Union Station, not only for the information, but also for the unique building, landscaped grounds and that wonderful clock tower. I must have spoken with her as the person there could not have been more friendly.

Of course, Lincoln is the biggest draw, but folks are also doing Route 66, visiting the Old State Capitol and some are even in town to visit places spotlighted on the Food and Travel channels (like Cozy Dog).

Next, the Not Really Top Ten Reasons for Visiting Springfield. --RoadDog