Springfield, Illinois Metropolitan Area

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Hotels near Springfield, Illinois:

Howard Johnson Inn - Springfield Suites, Springfield
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.8 miles away
Homestyle Inn and Suites, Springfield
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.9 miles away
The State House Inn a Clarion Collection Hotel, Springfield
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1 miles away
Hilton Springfield, Springfield
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1.5 miles away
President Abraham Lincoln Hotel, Springfield
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1.5 miles away
Route 66 Hotel and Conference Center, Springfield
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3.1 miles away
Super 8 Springfield South, Springfield
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3.4 miles away
Springfield Travelodge, Springfield
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3.5 miles away
Red Roof Inn Springfield, Springfield
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3.6 miles away
Comfort Inn Springfield, Springfield
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4.1 miles away
Staybridge Suites SPRINGFIELD-SOUTH, Springfield
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4.2 miles away
Hampton Inn Suites SpringfieldSouthwest, Springfield
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4.2 miles away
Sleep Inn Springfield, Springfield
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4.2 miles away
Fairfield Inn Springfield, Springfield
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4.3 miles away
Courtyard Springfield, Springfield
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4.3 miles away
Super 8 Springfield East, Springfield
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4.4 miles away
Candlewood Suites SPRINGFIELD, Springfield
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4.5 miles away
Microtel Inn And Suites Springfield, Springfield
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4.6 miles away
* Distances listed are direct linear distances, actual travel distance may be different.

Leisure Lakes
Leisure lake is a wondeerful place takin care of the fish in the lakes. The staff is very nice. My wife and I went on 6/19/09 and caught fish. Good luck fishing....I been fishing leisures lakes my entire life I'm  37 now and have always caught my limits on catfish. My entire family makes trips to the ponds. My biggest fish so far is a 30lb flathead, still hoping for all the 50plus pounds ones I have seen put in the ponds over the last 20 years and the good part is over 20lbs get put back in the ponds so everyone has a good chance to get the big one, most of what I catch is 3 to 8 lb. channel and flathead catfish. If you're looking for a great spot for a family fishing day, this is a place. You will always love. I hope it stays open for many more years to come. I look forward to taking my son there when he is old enough to fish. At least for now my son being 8 months old he gets to watch for now lol....

Hidden Valley
95 miles away
I lived near Hidden Valley when I was young and we used to go there sometimes. I think it was pretty good....


Campgrounds near Springfield, Illinois:

   Best RV Park and Campground, Springfield, 2 miles away
      
   Mr Lincoln's Campground RV, Springfield, 4 miles away
      
   Holiday RV Center, Chatham, 7 miles away
      
   Rochester KOA Kampground, Rochester, 9 miles away
      
   Springfield KOA, Rochester, 10 miles away
      
   Deer Park Camp Ground, Tallula, 13 miles away
      
   Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site Campground, Petersburg, 15 miles away
      
   Deer Run Campground, Christian County, 16 miles away
      
   Rockin' Horse Campground, Middletown, 16 miles away
      
   Hickory Point Campground, Christian County, 17 miles away
      



Paddling Rivers Near Springfield, Illinois:

   Sangamon, MenardCounty, 16 miles away
      Class III - 0.1 miles long (Playspot in Petersburg)




Ski Areas Near Springfield, Illinois:

   Hidden Valley, Missouri, 96 miles away
      250 vertical feet
I lived near Hidden Valley when I was young and we used to go there sometimes. I...




Golf Courses Near Springfield, Illinois:

   Long Bridge Golf Course, Springfield, 3 miles away
      
   Springfield Park District Bergen Park Golf Course, Springfield, 5 miles away
      
   Rail Golf Club, Sherman, 5 miles away
      
   Panther Creek Country Club, Springfield, 5 miles away
      
   Brookhills Golf Club, Springfield, 6 miles away
      
   Piper Glen Golf Club, Springfield, 6 miles away
      



Lakes Near Springfield, Illinois:

   Horseshoe Lake, Sangamon CountyCounty, 4 miles away
      
   Wiggins Slough, Sangamon CountyCounty, 4 miles away
      


  

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