Nelson Center, Springfield

#48 among attractions in Springfield

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The Franklin P. Nelson Recreation Center is a 2,100-seat multi purpose ice arena and recreational facility located in Springfield, Illinois. The ice arena has two NHL regulation-sized ice sheets. ()

Elevation: 587 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 39°49'40"N, 89°39'4"W

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1601 N 5th StSpringfield United States

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Nelson Center – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lincoln Tomb, Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield and Central Illinois African-American History Museum, Shea's Route 66 Museum.

0.4 miSW
Memorial site, Memorial
Lincoln Tomb, Springfield
11 min walk • The Lincoln Tomb is the final resting place of the 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln; his wife, Mary Todd Lincoln; and three of their four sons, Edward, William, and Thomas. It is located in Oak Ridge Cemetery in Springfield, Illinois.
0.5 miSW
Cemetery
Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield
14 min walk • Oak Ridge Cemetery is an American cemetery in Springfield, Illinois. The Lincoln Tomb, where Abraham Lincoln, his wife and all but one of their children lie, is here, as are the graves of other prominent Illinois figures.
0.6 miS
Museum, History museum
Springfield and Central Illinois African-American History Museum, Springfield
15 min walk • The Springfield and Central Illinois African-American History Museum is a museum of African-American history and culture located in Springfield in the U.S. state of Illinois. The museum was founded in 2012 by historical educator Douglas King, and moved to a permanent location adjacent to Springfield's Oak Ridge Cemetery in March 2016.
0.7 miE
39°49'44"N • 89°38'18"W
Shea's Route 66 Museum, Springfield
18 min walk • Museum, Historical place
0.8 miSW
Monuments and statues
Illinois Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Springfield
21 min walk • Illinois Vietnam Veterans Memorial honors the 3,009 Illinois residents who were killed or listed as missing in action during the Vietnam War.
0.8 miSW
Memorial
World War II Illinois Veterans Memorial, Springfield
21 min walk • The World War II Illinois Veterans Memorial is the official memorial of the U.S. state of Illinois maintained in honor of veterans of the war, as well as those bereaved during the course of the conflict.
1.3 miS
Universities and schools
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Springfield
33 min walk • Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is a medical school located in Springfield, the capital of the U.S. state of Illinois. It is part of the Southern Illinois University system, which includes a campus in Edwardsville as well as the flagship in Carbondale.
1 miS
Queen Anne architecture
John F. Bretz House and Warehouse, Springfield
25 min walk • The John F. Bretz House and Warehouse are a pair of historic buildings located at 1113 North Fifth Street in Springfield, Illinois. The house was built circa 1886 for contractor John F. Bretz.
0.9 miNE
Neighbourhood
Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfield
24 min walk • The Illinois State Fairgrounds is located in Springfield, Illinois. It hosts the annual Illinois State Fair in the summer as well as other events throughout the year. The fairgrounds encompasses 366 acres of land and was added as a historic district on the National Register of Historic Places in 1990.
1.1 miSE
Baseball, Sport, Sport venue
Lanphier Park, Springfield
28 min walk • Robin Roberts Stadium at Lanphier Park is a stadium in Springfield, Illinois. It is primarily used for baseball. It originally opened in 1928 as Reservoir Stadium and was renovated in 1977. It holds 5,200 people.
0.8 miNE
Sport, Sport venue
Illinois State Fairgrounds Racetrack, Springfield
20 min walk • Illinois State Fairgrounds Racetrack is a one mile long clay oval motor racetrack on the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield, the state capital. It is frequently nicknamed The Springfield Mile.

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Which popular attractions are close to Nelson Center?

Nearby attractions include Lincoln Tomb, Springfield (11 min walk), Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield (14 min walk), Springfield and Central Illinois African-American History Museum, Springfield (15 min walk), Shea's Route 66 Museum, Springfield (18 min walk).