The best things to do in Springfield

8 things to do we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Lincoln Greens Golf Course

Entertainment

Lincoln Greens Golf Course serves up 18 classic holes along Lake Springfield, with those calming water views that somehow make your tempo…

700 E Lake Shore Dr

“Lincoln Greens Golf Course serves up 18 classic holes along Lake Springfield, with those calming water views that somehow make your tempo behave. Loop it with the crew this week, enjoy the park-district vibes, and remember that a flushed 7-iron counts as self care.”

From the Springfield newsletter, August 4, 2026

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Miniature Golf Course

Entertainment

Grab a putter and tackle the 18-hole course at Knight's Action Park, then stick around for go-karts, a driving range, and other old-school…

1700 Knights Recreation Dr

“Grab a putter and tackle the 18-hole course at Knight's Action Park, then stick around for go-karts, a driving range, and other old-school amusements that keep the competitive banter going. Perfect for an easy hang with friends or kids, plus built-in bragging rights this week. Check it out.”

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Pasfield Golf Course

Entertainment

Casual 9-hole city course with greens. Staff are deemed friendly/helpful by many.

1700 W Lawrence Ave

“Casual 9-hole city course with greens. Staff are deemed friendly/helpful by many.”

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Route 66 Drive In Theater

Entertainment

Nostalgic drive-in movie theater with 2 screens, offering double features in the summer season.

1700 Knights Recreation Dr

“Nostalgic drive-in movie theater with 2 screens, offering double features in the summer season.”

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Brookhills Golf Club

Entertainment

Casual 9-hole course featuring par 3s and 4s, plus a relaxed bar.

5350 Old Jacksonville Rd

“Casual 9-hole course featuring par 3s and 4s, plus a relaxed bar.”

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Long Bridge Golf Course

Entertainment

Public golf course featuring a driving range, a bar, a restaurant, and live music.

1055 W Camp Sangamo Rd

“Public golf course featuring a driving range, a bar, a restaurant, and live music.”

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Knight's Action Park

Entertainment

Multiamusement venue with rides & attractions, water-park features & 2 drive-in movie screens.

1700 Knights Recreation Dr

“Multiamusement venue with rides & attractions, water-park features & 2 drive-in movie screens.”

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Bunn Golf Course

Entertainment

This tree-lined public golf course has 18 holes with narrow fairways plus a snack bar & a pro shop.

2500 S 11th St

“This tree-lined public golf course has 18 holes with narrow fairways plus a snack bar & a pro shop.”

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