Staying in Springfield Illinois? Here's 10, Top-Rated Hotels

Springfield, the capitol of Illinois, is rich in memories of President Abraham Lincoln, who lived in Springfield for 24 years before moving to Washington, D.C. In addition to being the center of state government, Springfield brings many visitors to see the many sites in the city that commemorate Lincoln.

Next year marks the start of two years of bicentennial commemorations for Lincoln's 200th birthday. When in Springfield, see sites, including Lincoln's home, tomb, New Salem State Historic Site and the new Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum.

The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library contains materials that relate to the history of the prairie state. The library was created in 1189 to preserve books, pamphlets, manuscripts, monographs, writings and materials of historical interest about the history of the State of Illinois. The new Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library continues the mission of the original library. The Library is a public, non-circulation research facility where material on all aspects of Illinois history can be found.

Springfield is home to the final leg of the Lincoln Trail, which traces the life of President Abraham Lincoln from his birth in Kentucky to his boyhood in Indiana and to his young adulthood in Springfield before being elected President of the United States. Abraham Lincoln became a lawyer in Springfield and began his political career in the state. There are several sites in Springfield that are of interest to fans of history and of President Abraham Lincoln, including: the Lincoln Home, Lincoln Tomb, Old State Capitol, the Lincoln-Herndon Law Offices and the Great Western Depot.

Following are some of the best hotels in Springfield.