Welcome to Central Illinois

Welcome to the Land of Lincoln, the historic Central Illinois! Home to the state capital, one of the country’s most important presidents and figures, and the state’s largest university, Central Illinois offers up countless attractions and experiences for any and all of its travelers! Find your way to Springfield right in the center of the state, and spend your days walking the streets where American Hero Abraham Lincoln once called home. Tour the Lincoln Home National Historic Site and see the Lincoln Tomb at Oak Ridge Cemetery. Take a trip to the Champaign-Urbana metropolitan area and tour the University of Illinois, or experience both city’s diverse cultural outlets! The Central region is your premier destination for Illinois discovery!