Springfield Memorial Hospital

Springfield sparkles with something to suit a variety of interests. From casual street art to upscale galleries and current culture to historical sites, there is always something to see or do.

Springfield is home to all things Lincoln and hosts the 40,000-square-foot Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, Lincoln’s home and Lincoln’s grave site. Discover natural history at the Illinois State Museum and visit the Air Combat Museum or Kidzeum of Health and Science children’s museum for learning opportunities.

With parks, trails and tons of opportunities for recreation, you’ll be hard pressed to stay inside. Watch a drive-in movie, scoot down a giant slide, take in the flowers at the botanical garden, make a friend at the zoo or enjoy any of the historic monuments.

Springfield is also the home of the Memorial Health Championship, a 72-hole golf competition that spans four days and features 156 of the world’s best touring professional golfers. Players compete for a total purse of $1 million. As the path to the PGA TOUR, the Korn Ferry Tour elevates some of the most talented professional golfers who are ready to compete and win on golf’s biggest stage. This is an annual event at Panther Creek Country Club.

Springfield schools boast a fantastic student-to-teacher ratio with an average of fewer than 20 students per teacher. Many of the public and private schools in Springfield have received several awards for excellence in recent years. The University of Illinois – Springfield is a fantastic college that hosts concerts, speakers and other cultural activities throughout the year.

Springfield Fun Facts

• An average commute of less than 20 minutes
• Over 100,000 residents with a vibrant culture and active community
• Easy travel to Chicago, Indianapolis and St. Louis
• Home to award-winning school systems