Things to do in Central Illinois

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A row of parked cars along a street lined with historic buildings.
A museum corridor with ancient marble reliefs depicting figures on horseback.
A park with a lake, benches, a car, and a fountain.
A military jet parked on a gravel surface with a building in the background.
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Illinois State Fairgrounds

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Enjoy a stop at Illinois State Fairgrounds, an entertaining place to visit in Springfield. Take in the lively festivals while you're in the area.
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Popular day trips from Central Illinois

A city square with a central monument, surrounding buildings, and a parking lot.

Decatur

A city street with a large white dome building in the background.

Springfield

A calm river with clear reflections of the sky and surrounding trees.

University Park

An aerial view of a rural landscape with fields, trees, and scattered buildings.

Farmer City

A snow-covered bench, a metal fence, and a tower with a bell structure.

Normal

A mural of Route 66 in Pontiac, Illinois.

Pontiac

An aerial view of an airport with multiple aircraft parked on the tarmac, including large commercial jets and smaller planes.

Rantoul

A panoramic view of Paris, including the Eiffel Tower, the Seine River, and the cityscape with notable landmarks.

Paris

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