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Inside Background
Architecture 
Springfield is a fine example of a charming American Midwestern capital. Some...
Last edited: 10 June 2006
Culture 
Springfield is true Midwest American culture. This is the birthplace of the...
Last edited: 12 June 2006
History 
Welcome to land of Lincoln. Illinois' state capital of Springfield is the...
Last edited: 10 June 2006
Neighborhoods 
As Illinois' state capital, Springfield of Sangamon county, is full of family...
Last edited: 12 June 2006
Recommended Reading 
The amount of information available at Springfield's numerous museums can be...
Last edited: 15 July 2006
Weather & When to Go 
Springfield Illinois is located in the Midwest plains and therefore sees a...
Last edited: 11 June 2006
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
Arriving in Illinois' State Capital is easy! The land of Lincoln can be reached...
Last edited: 12 June 2006
Getting Around 
Springfield is located on Hwy 55, what once was the famous Route 66. It is just...
Last edited: 15 December 2006
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Inside Things to Do
Family Travel 
Springfield is a great place for families to come and soak up in American...
Last edited: 10 June 2006
Nightlife 
Although Springfield Illinois doesn't exactly match up with the exciting...
Last edited: 12 June 2006
The Performing Arts 
Springfield cultural events flourish with performing arts options. One of the...
Last edited: 15 June 2007
Shopping 
Everyone knows that for style in Illinois, Chicago is the place for shopping...
Last edited: 23 June 2006
Sports & Activities 
Springfield is a place for golf lovers! Late spring through early fall sees a...
Last edited: 12 June 2006
Union Station 
The newly refurbished Union Station is the place to begin any trip to...
Last edited: 24 April 2007
Dana-Thomas House 
Reopened on April 23, now open 9-4 Wednesdays through Sundays.
Last edited: 21 May 2009
Illinois State Capitol 
The current Illinois State Capitol building was completed in 1889 and has an...
Last edited: 04 March 2009
Lincoln Memorial Garden 
The Garden was designed by Jens Jensen to honor Abraham Lincoln.  It was...
Last edited: 10 May 2007
Museum of Funeral Customs 
The Museum of Funeral Customs is a small, niche museum located near...
Last edited: 12 November 2006
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Overview 
Fans of corndogs will rejoice in Springfield as this is the birth city of the...
Last edited: 22 October 2007
Amber Jack Alehouse 
Amberjack Alehouse is owned by the former owner of the Barrell Head (Kitty) and...
Last edited: 18 September 2009
Barrel Head 
Barrell Head was destroyed in the March '06 tornadoes.  They knocked the...
Last edited: 19 April 2007
Soiree Bistro 
Soiree has sadly closed, although the owner opened "Pao!" - an asian based...
Last edited: 28 April 2006
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Inside United States: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Currency  The United States uses the United States dollar as its currency. The...
Last edited: 06 March 2009
Crossing the Border 
A little preparation will help simplify the process of entering the United...
Last edited: 31 July 2009
Emergencies 
Despite the best of intentions, accidents and illness happen when away from...
Last edited: 26 May 2009
Important Phrases 
American jargon diverges from the rest of the world's -- most notably from...
Last edited: 22 July 2009
Telephones 
General: The standard American telephone number is ten digits, such as (555...
Last edited: 08 August 2009
Tipping & Etiquette 
Reminder and Warning:  This information is highly contested, confusing by...
Last edited: 07 March 2009
Additional Motel Taxes 
In many states motels, hotels and innkeepers of any description are subject to...
Last edited: 08 September 2007
America 's Outdoors 
 As I was walking , That ribbon of highway, I saw above me that endless skyway...
Last edited: 24 October 2008
Bottle/Container Deposits 
Depending on where you travel to in the U.S. bottle/container deposit laws...
Last edited: 27 April 2009
Customs, Habits, and Etiquette 
Things NOT To Forget: Tipping: restaurant and bar menus indicate prices without...
Last edited: 25 August 2009
Discount Shopping  
A discount shopping trip in the United States can be a real bonanza for...
Last edited: 06 December 2008
Entry into the US from Canada 
Canadian citizens flying between a Canadian and American airport require a...
Last edited: 26 April 2009
Language and America 
  Anglophone Nations  United Kingdom On your first visit to the USA from the...
Last edited: 25 August 2009
Polite Manners 
Eye Contact In the United States, most people consider it polite, and a...
Last edited: 19 August 2009
Taxes 
Contents:  1. Understanding the "sales tax" on merchandise and food in the U.S...
Last edited: 23 September 2009
Traveling by Car in the US 
Most first-time visitors to the United States will go to typical tourist areas...
Last edited: 30 December 2009
Traveling with Children and Teens 
In the U.S., there are certain customs about the young that may differ from...
Last edited: 04 April 2009
US Customs 
Everyone who arrives in the United States is process by U.S. Customs and Border...
Last edited: 26 April 2009
Where to eat with kids. 
If you have young children and want to eat in a relaxed atmosphere there's...
Last edited: 01 January 2010
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