{"id":552,"date":"2024-07-15T18:31:42","date_gmt":"2024-07-15T18:31:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/midwestspeed.net\/?p=552"},"modified":"2024-07-15T18:31:42","modified_gmt":"2024-07-15T18:31:42","slug":"visit-springfield-there-is-so-much-to-do-and-see","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/midwestspeed.net\/?p=552","title":{"rendered":"VISIT SPRINGFIELD&#8230; there is so much to do and see!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/scontent-ord5-1.xx.fbcdn.net\/v\/t39.30808-6\/448868630_10223859523868193_2703143776627613342_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s960x960&amp;_nc_cat=109&amp;ccb=1-7&amp;_nc_sid=cc71e4&amp;_nc_ohc=SlohEpqmmKIQ7kNvgH6rGxD&amp;_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-1.xx&amp;oh=00_AYDjU7zDWIdh5E6XktfoGSB6G2qOugCTPRgsEVY6Eix7DA&amp;oe=669B4B09\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Put Springfield, Illinois on your map to visit in the off season of racing! Or guys, while you are at the MIDWEST SPEED EXPO doing your shopping for your hobby, the wives can tour Springfield.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is so much to do and see from the Route 66 tourist attractions located both on the Illinois State Fairgrounds as well as off site, the antique Mayhan&#8217;s Filling Station relocated from the old SHEA&#8217;S Marathon to now being located alongside the Fulgenzi&#8217;s Pizza and Pasta across the street from the Illinois State Fairgrounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are also a number of tourist sites ranging from the Old State Capitol Building, Lincoln&#8217;s Home, Lincoln&#8217;s Tomb, the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, Lincoln Law Office, The Illinois State Museum, Motorhead&#8217;s Route 66 Bar, Grill and Museum as well as other sites. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/files.idss.com\/C116\/0dbeccfa-42ae-40e4-8c94-c8479142d6ce\/a9353f94-c307-4643-90c3-0a2d66be2186.jpg\" alt=\"Lincoln Tomb | Springfield, Illinois | Visit Springfield\"\/><figcaption>Lincoln&#8217;s Tomb Historic Site  Monument Avenue Springfield, Illinois<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.roadsideamerica.com\/attract\/images\/il\/ILSPRmahangas_jessica.jpg\" alt=\"Springfield, IL - Mahan's Gas Station\" width=\"837\" height=\"1116\"\/><figcaption>Mahan&#8217;s Service Station located at Fulgenzi&#8217;s Pizza and Pasta  1168 E. Sangamon Avenue Springfield, Illinois <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com\/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRJipIqUHj7-q_0_4A-B6fXJe-7PIun9eQhTQ&amp;s\" alt=\"Motorheads Bar, Grill and Museum in ...\" width=\"837\" height=\"502\"\/><figcaption>Motorheads Bar and Grill and Museum 600 Toronto Road Springfield, Illinois <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/66motorheads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Route_66_Motorheads_Grill_10-2.jpg\" alt=\"Route 66 Motorheads \u2013 Where music, motorheads and good times collide.\"\/><figcaption>Motorheads Bar and Grill and Museum 600 Toronto Rd. Springfield, Illinois <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Put Springfield, Illinois on your map to visit in the off season of racing! Or guys, while you are at the MIDWEST SPEED EXPO doing your shopping for your hobby, the wives can tour Springfield. 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