Great place for special events, nice venue and excellent service (Jay behind the bar and Chuck at…read morethe food stations were both awesome) and really appreciated it and highly recommend

My friend had her wedding reception here. Very pretty place with TONS of windows and an outdoor…read morepatio. Wedding had no more than 200 in attendance and we were CRAMPED into this room. Food was good.

A must see in Springfield, Ill The Abraham Lincoln…read morePresidential Library and Museum in Springfield, Illinois, is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in American history, the United States President or Abraham Lincoln. It is located in downtown Springfield, and consists of two main structures: the Museum and the Library. We parked in the multi-story parking garage just to the north and west of the museum. The museum and the library was a short, easy walk away. I think the museum is the star of the visit since it contains far more to see and experience. From the moment we entered, we were warmly greeted by a friendly volunteer at the front desk. The entire facility serves as a wonderful tribute to one of America's greatest presidents, many would argue the greatest. The exhibits are thoughtfully designed and take visitors through the various eras of Lincoln's life, from his early years through his presidency and legacy. I think one of the highlights is the excellent short film presentation in the Archives area. It is located to the right as you enter. It's a well-produced show that beautifully explains the importance of preserving historical documents and artifacts. And that is just one of the exhibits. There is simply so much to explore here that you could easily spend an entire day (or multiple days) just trying to see and absorb everything. Overall, the Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum was wonderful and well worth the visit. Whether you're a history buff or just passing through Springfield, this is a great educational experience that brings Lincoln's story to life in a meaningful way. I definitely recommend this to anyone in the area.

Well worth the time (give yourself at least 90 minutes) and the price of admission. The displays…read moreare well done and informative. The docents/volunteers are excellent, everyone that we talked to was warm, informed and clearly enjoyed their time with us patrons. The day we were there two musicians were playing period music. They were very good, and while it did get a little personally annoying, it did really put you in time and place for the subjects. Both of the relatively short theater presentations are worthwhile, so plan accordingly so you can watch both. There was one display depicting the slavery auction block. It is a gut punch to anyone with a human heart, regardless of your outer wrapping.

We attended a wedding this past weekend here. Erin's Pavilion is located in Southwind Park in…read moreSpringfield, IL. It is a relatively new facility that just opened in March of last year. Both the bride and groom were from Springfield, IL and had family and friends from the area but had quite a few of us driving from out of town (we decided to make the three hour drive from Chicago). As an out of town guest, it was one of the most seamless wedding events we've attended with everything in the same space. The groom was Indian while the bride was Caucasian and they managed to have an Indian ceremony first followed by the traditional Christian ceremony in the same space both which were well done. The mandap with the fire for the Indian ceremony perfectly doubled for the Christian ceremony. Although we hadn't brought our three year old with it was nice that they had a playground close by so the perfect spot to entertain little ones. The weather was nice so during cocktail hour on the terrace it was nice to be able to walk around the pond they have behind while waiting for the reception to begin. The staff perfectly transformed both the room we were in for the ceremonies as well as the neighboring room into a great banquet hall for the 250-300 guests that attended. It was a wonderful spot to have a wedding and most guests like myself left the day having a wonderful time! A perfect, auspicious way for the sweet bride and groom to be beginning their married life together.

BEEARE! Beautiful place but horrible staff. Would NEVER recommend this for a wedding, or any event…read more I have never witnessed this level of unprofessionalism. They were very unorganized, uninformed and unprofessional. Staff created unneeded trouble and drama that could have been easily handled in a professional manner. Don't be deceived by the good looks, because the staff was horrible. The bride spent a lot of money for her big day, and the staff ruined the reception. No one was at fault except for the staff. Don't ruin your event or wedding. Look elsewhere

It had a personal feel, and it was comfortable. It was clean, and the greeters were warm, &…read morefriendly. The down side no cup holders in the auditorium. Long lines for beverages. teaming up with the bar would help for better service.

My wife and I went to the Springfield nutcracker at the main auditorium. The production was very…read moregood and riveted much larger productions that I've seen in Boston. The venue was great. Clean, easy, full bar at intermission. Would love to see more public events there.

This listing needs to be consolidated with Illinois State Fair listing. Both would earn 5 stars,…read morebut this is a duplicate listing.

A really great fair, fun things to see. A butter sculptured cow every year that's different, tons…read moreof stages and performances, tons of fair food, a sky tram, fire fighter mueseum, and Vanilla Ice performing! lol at least in 2021. They have concerts in the horse racing area after horse races for the day. It's less than 2 miles from Lincoln's tomb and downtown Springfield. Springfield really has alot to do especially when the State Fair is going on. Check out whose performing at the State Fair and get your tickets and make it an Springfield and Lincoln vaca!

I love this place! They offer about 4 performaces a year. They are great productions. Offering a…read moredisplay of many talented people. I attended for my first time last summer. It was a surprise from my boyfriend. We saw Grease, which is my favorite movie. We took our lawn chairs and stood in line to purchase tickets and luckily we got in. We had amazing seats. You can bring in coolers full of food and drinks (even wine!) or there is a highly affordable snack shop there. I saw a lot of people before the show hanging out under a clear summer sky and having a ton of fun eating, drinking and visiting with friends. For $8 a pop who can beat that? I plan on going at least twice this summer.

I was shocked that I could enjoy a stage play while sitting under the stars... the night was…read moreperfect, the performances were incredibly professional (look out American Idols!). I mean, this is Springfield... I believe all of the performers were local people... geez, we have a lot of talented people living amongst us! I would love to take my parents to this theater next time they're in town.

This was a fun Friday night outing with the family! Our tickets were $13, but I think they…read moregenerally run between $10 and $13, which makes it a really affordable thing to do. We chose this game specifically for the drone show. I really liked where we sat behind home plate in the MM section, row 19, seats 1-3. Choosing the aisle was perfect for moving around easily, and the seats in that section have backrests and are fully covered, which is a lifesaver on hot days or days that it rains. It was especially nice when it hit 85°F and eventually started raining during our game. The seats in the cheaper section are just bench seats. You also don't pick your seat in advance. It's a don't pick your seat in advance. It's mostly first come first serve. The seats at the very end of the horseshoe seating did not have safety nets extend to that area. So when falls flew off from the stadium, you are at a great risk of being hit by one. At our game, since there weren't very many people, the kids were out there with their baseball gloves catching all the balls that flew over. However, on a day that the stadium is full, I do not think I would choose those areas to sit. The seats in our section were OK and a lot better than other stadium seating that I've been to. Next time I plan to bring a seat cushion. Aftersitting on a hard surface for about 2.5 hours game can be a little uncomfortable. I'd also bring a personal battery fan for the heat. One thing I was least impressed by was the cleanliness of the bathrooms. We arrived early before game time and were some of the first people there and they were already disgusting. If you're like me and hate spending money on bottled water. You can bring one per person factory sealed bottle. The one I ended up buying their cost of about$4.50. Food prices have gone up overall, they do still have quite a bit of items under five dollars. Some of their hot food items that are under five dollars were hot dogs and corn dogs. One the plus side, parking was completely free and incredibly easy compared to a major league stadium. It's definitely a wonderful, fun local thing to do right here in Springfield!

Nice local stadium, though has issues with rain delays…read more We went to a Springfield Sliders game, which is in the Prospect League (a college summer league). The game itself was okay (though the players did have issues with the whole "giving up runs" thing). But it took two hours for the game to start due to a rain delay. Really? That long? It was about 8:45 by the time the game starts. But overall, okay. That being said, the Sliders do have a cool mascot, so yay for that! He's a turtle. I like turtles.

Great burgers and nice beer selection. Very friendly. Never…read morehad an issue with service. I like their whiskey selection and this a great place to to grab lunch or dinner anytime.

In my mind, the best wedding reception venues can't just operate as a space or a service, but as a…read moretrusted partner. Ebben and his team at Arlington's delivered exceptional service from start to finish. The food was incredible, the location required minimal decoration, and the staff were composed and communicative. What really stood out to me was how the team helped problem solve throughout the reception. At one point, our music playing device malfunctioned, and Ebben swooped in ready with spare cords and helpful words. We had underestimated the amount of time we would have to dance, but it was no problem - Ebben came in clutch with bar suggestions at the last minute. This guy is the gold standard for customer satisfaction, and was so easy to work with. I feel like in a different life he could have had a successful career as a hostage negotiator. The rest of his team was fantastic - we loved the bartenders and they had excellent communication with Ebben throughout the entire reception. I don't plan on getting married again LOL, but if I did, I would absolutely pick Arlington's every time. They just get it, and were indispensible in making our wedding a memorable and successful event. Thank you so much to all you guys - you are, quite literally, the best.