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Reminders of a rich and remarkable history mix with the everyday whirl of modern politics in Springfield, the Illinois state capital and home of America's 16th president, Abraham Lincoln. A tour of the area's Lincoln sites sheds light on the Great Emancipator's pre-politics legal career, his local roots and his path to the White House. Springfield is a working, welcoming town offering visitors many cultural and recreational diversions, but almost 140 years after his death, Honest Abe is still... more » Reminders of a rich and remarkable history mix with the everyday whirl of modern politics in Springfield, the Illinois state capital and home of America's 16th president, Abraham Lincoln. A tour of the area's Lincoln sites sheds light on the Great Emancipator's pre-politics legal career, his local roots and his path to the White House. Springfield is a working, welcoming town offering visitors many cultural and recreational diversions, but almost 140 years after his death, Honest Abe is still the city's main man. « less

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Jolly Tamale

5 of 5 stars
Phoenix, AZ
Sep 3, 2008

Most people will not think of this as a Mexican restaurant. While they have taco's and such they have burgers and fries too. This is a fast food restaurant I grew up on it and it is delicious!. I...more

Joe's Italian Pizza

4 of 5 stars
Springfield, IL
Sep 1, 2008

Saying it's the best pizza in Springfield is faint praise, and there is a lot that annoys me about Joe's. The wait is LONG and they don't take credit, but it is the best pizza in town, and they pile...more

Sammy's Sports Bar

5 of 5 stars
Chatham, Illinois
Aug 31, 2008

Consistently tasty. Best bar food in town. Mushrooms are hand-breaded and can't be beat. Monte Cristo sandwich is enough for two and a better version of the sandwich than I've ever had anywhere...more

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