#28 The Muni

Located at 815 East Lake Drive, this is Springfield's outdoor theater and boast one of the largest community theaters in the Midwest.
Every summer it features about four productions for audiences to enjoy throughout season.
Seating is either reserved or lawn, however there isn't really a bad view of the stage.
If acting isn't your thing they gladly take volunteers for anything from makeup, costumes, lighting, even clean up.

Small/Medium Group Friendly
Kid Friendly

Want to learn more? http://www.themuni.org/index.html

#27 Knights Action Park

Located at 1700 Knights Recreation Drive this is Springfield's own little amusement park. There's batting cages, bumper boats, wave pool, water slides and more.
Make sure you visit the golf range that's been open since 1952. It's open year round to practice that swing!
The park also has food available for purchase making KAP and all day experiences.
This is also a birthday venue if you want to have a party somewhere fun and exciting.

Kid Friendly
Medium/Large Group Friendly

Task:Spend the ENTIRE day at the park. Can you handle it?

Want to learn more? http://www.knightsactionpark.com/

#26 Open Mic Nights

Don't confuse this with Karaoke!
Singers and songwriters hit the stages in the bars, taverns and restaurants of Springfield, to show off their craft and get some constructive criticism from other musical movers and shakers in town.
Springfield has it's very own music scene sprinkled all over the town and it's surrounding areas. The best say to see examples of this are open mic nights.
These are evenings where artist play for the patrons. Some establishments that host open mic nights are Marley's (Monday nights) Norb Andy's (Monday nights) Bar None (Tuesday nights)
So ask your favorite watering hole if they host an open mic night, or stumbling in somewhere on a weeknight and be entertained.

#25 Watch The Fireworks... and then some

It's the 4th of July. I'm sure many of you have been cooking out, or cooking in, visiting relatives, going on tours with relatives that are visiting, or avoiding all of it all together!

If you want all the excitement of the 4th head downtown for the Capitol City Celebrations! Located downtown (2nd and Capitol, 5th and Capitol, 2nd and Monroe)the party kicks off at noon.
Kids, there are some free kids activities downtown that day. Grown ups eat, drink, be marry and keep it together long enough to watch firework later that night!

Firework start at about 9:30

Kid Friendly
Big Group Friendly
Alcohol Friendly
Music Venue

Want to learn more? http://www.springfieldjaycees.org/capitol.htm

#24 Head West Sub Stop

This place has 3 locations but they deliver. Good ingredient and large portions, these sub shops are worth a second look.
Their menu features something for meat eaters (Turkey, Ham, Roast Beef), to vegetarians (hummus loaded with veggies) and in between. They also Feature soups and salads.

Small/Med Group Friendly
Kid Friendly

Try the sweet bread with your sandwich.

Want to learn more? http://www.myspace.com/headwestsubstop

#23 Lincoln Library

Located at 326 South 7th St (Main Branch)Lincoln Library system is home to many books for use in and around Springfield. But there aren't just books in the library. There's also audio and visual research aides.
The main branch also features conference rooms, classes and story time for children.
Don't forget to keep quiet :)

Small/Med. Group Friendly
Kid Friendly

Task: (A) Get your very own Library Card. If you have one already, check out a book on a subject you know nothing about!

Want to learn more? http://www.lincolnlibrary.info/

#22 Lincolns Tomb

Located at Oak Ridge Cemetery, 1441 Monument Ave, this is the final resting place of Abe Lincoln and his family minus his son Robert.
The tomb is open for most of the year for tours and special events.
Take the guided tour and here about tomb structures and grave robbers.

Medium/ Large Group Friendly
Kid Friendly

Task: Rub Lincoln's nose

Want to learn more? http://www.state.il.us/hpa/hs/lincoln_tomb.htm