Prairie Capitol Convention Center, Springfield, Illinois, United States of America 

Sitting is Springfield, Illinois is the multipurpose Prairie Capital Convention Center, 40,000 square foot arena that holds concerts, trade shows, entertainment events, and a variety of sporting events all year round. The Main Hall itself can accommodate 7,000 spectators. Moreover, those who have hearing loss can reserve portable listening gadgets and still enjoy the event they’re scheduled to see. The Center truly lives up to Springfield’s title as one of the best live entertainment events in Illinois, pulling off incredible performances from day to night. 

The Center is just beside the President Abraham Lincoln Hotel, making it more convenient to travelers if they have an important conference or special gathering to attend the next day. You also might want to explore and learn a slab of the life of the late president as the hotel is also close to Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum and Lincoln Home National Historic Site. Petersburg is a nearby city, which is only 24 miles from Springfield, and here sits the Riverbank Lodge. It exudes a home interior and exterior, perfect for solo travelers or for a family who wants to spend some quality time together. Knights Inn from Jacksonville, another nearby town, is also a good pick. The serenity it offers to the dwellers is truly one for the books. And only 11 minutes from this inn is Lake Jacksonville, a great spot to be laid-back or take a stroll.