With some great road trip options available in the surrounding area, having your own car makes sense. Without one, it’d be much more difficult to experience all that Springfield, 30 miles away, has to offer. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum ought to be at the top of your list here. Illinois State Capitol and Lincoln Home National Historic Site are awesome attractions too. The locals will also probably point you in the direction of Decatur, 45 miles away. If you only see one attraction here, make sure it’s Hickory Point Mall. (But we’re also big fans of Scovill Zoo and Rock Springs Conservation Area.)