Springfield Tour

[Gene C]

The Springfield Tour for 2015 will be Oct 2-3.

Because of the 150th anniversary we have decided to move up our travel dates to Oct 2 & 3rd. (and the hotel is booked solid for the next weekend)

I’ called the Hotel we’ve stayed at before (downtown Abraham Lincoln Motel – Double Tree Inn) just to double check and see if they have anything special going on, or are aware of any special event that might cause the hotel to fill up soon. They told me not yet
The following weekend the hotel is booked up. ON line the rates look a bit higher than last year (I wonder why ?) Downtown is convenient, but you can stay where ever you want. I just made my reservation, for October 1-4, and they are filiing up fast according to the reservation desk at the hotel. http://doubletree3.hilton.com/en/hotels/...index.html

Here is an events calendar. It looks like a Blues and BBQ event going on and a Candle Light Tour at New Salem that weekend – that would be cool! Dates Oct 1- Oct 4. The lady at the hotel said the BBQ event was about a block from the hotel and real good and crowded, but it does not affect the room availability.
http://www.visitspringfieldillinois.com/...-Do/Events

We are also planning on visiting the Lincoln Museum in Lincoln, IL.
Looks like a full trip if we can visit New Salem one evening and go to Lincoln, IL on Fri or Sat. and book stores too.

If you are even thinking about coming, please book a room now. If something comes up and you can't make it, you can always cancel. I wouldn't be surprised if you wait till next month the motel will be full.
Stay tuned for more info.