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Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway Announces Statewide Conference and Epic Route 66 Centennial Celebration on November 11, 2026

January 07, 2025

January 7, 2025, Springfield, IL – The Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway is thrilled to announce its Statewide Conference and...

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Professional Pickleball Comes to Springfield For the Route 66 PPA Challenger, a part of the Inaugural Season of the PPA Tour Challenger Series Powered by JOOLA

December 03, 2024

Springfield, IL, November 20, 2024 - The Professional Pickleball Association is proud to bring the inaugural season of the...

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Visit Springfield introduces the Springfield Stewards of Route 66 Oral History Project

November 15, 2024

Visit Springfield introduces the Springfield Stewards of
 Route 66 Oral History Project
 
November 15, 2024, Springfield, IL –...

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Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau Contributes to Record Tourism Growth in Illinois

August 21, 2024

Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau Contributes to Record Tourism Growth in Illinois

Sangamon County generated $18.8 ...

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VISIT SPRINGFIELD UNVEILS LELAND BUILDING PLAQUE RECOGNIZING LOCATION OF HORSESHOE SANDWICH CREATION

June 17, 2024

 
Springfield, IL, June 17, 2024 – Visit Springfield is set to unveil a commemorative plaque recognizing the historic Leland...

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VISIT SPRINGFIELD LAUNCHES 2024 #SNAPSPRINGFIELD SUMMER PHOTO CONTEST

June 04, 2024

Springfield, IL, June 4, 2024 -   Visit Springfield is ready to see our city through the eyes, or rather the camera lens of...

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VISIT SPRINGFIELD PRESENTS THE 2024 ART GLASS ADVENTURE SUMMER SCAVENGER HUNT

May 28, 2024

Springfield, IL, May 28, 2024 - In conjunction with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, and in celebration of the...

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GRAND OPENING OF THE NEWLY RENOVATED SHEA’S GAS STATION

May 15, 2024


GRAND OPENING OF THE NEWLY RENOVATED SHEA’S GAS STATION
 
Springfield, IL, May 15, 2024 - Experience the revival of a...

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Springfield, IL Celebrates National Travel and Tourism Week Throughout May

May 01, 2024


Springfield, IL Celebrates National Travel and Tourism Week Throughout May
 
 
Springfield, IL (May 1, 2024)—Visit Springfield...

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VISIT SPRINGFIELD TO SPONSOR FREE ADMISSION TO THE 2024 MEMORIAL HEALTH CHAMPIONSHIP PRESENTED BY LRS

April 09, 2024

VISIT SPRINGFIELD TO SPONSOR FREE ADMISSION TO THE 2024
MEMORIAL HEALTH CHAMPIONSHIP PRESENTED BY LRS

Springfield—April 9,...

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Visit Springfield wins “Best Tourism Marketing Campaign” at the 2024 IL Governor’s Conference on Travel & Tourism

March 22, 2024

Media Contact: Amy Beadle                                     
Phone: 217-789-2360 ext. 5533 or 217-414-1590
E-mail:...

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Visit Springfield Launches a Mobile Springfield Horseshoe Trail to Heighten Awareness of the Great Food Scene Locally

January 11, 2024

Media Contact: Amy Beadle, Marketing Manager       
Cell: 217-414-1590
Office: 217-789-2360 ext. 5533
E-mail:...

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Springfield Tourism Contributes to Record Economic Growth in IL

September 06, 2023

MEDIA CONTACT 
Scott Dahl
Director, Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau
Scott.dahl@springfield.il.us
217-789-2360 ext....

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Visit Springfield is heading to Kansas City, MO

April 26, 2023

Visit Springfield is heading to Kansas City, MO this Thursday, April 27 with America’s beloved 16th President, Abraham...

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Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau Launches the New Explorer Passport

April 03, 2023

Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau Launches the
New Explorer Passport
25 sites, attractions, museums and...

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