Springfield Illinois Attractions

Amusements

• Adams Wildlife Sanctuary
  2315 East Clear Lake Avenue • Springfield, IL 62703
  217-544-5781
  One mile hiking and strolling trail. more...  map

Historic Homes & Buildings

• Executive Mansion
  Fifth and Jackson Streets
  217-782-6450
  Filled with antiques and historic artifacts is the third oldest continuously occupied governor's... more...

• Lincoln Ledger
  Bank One, 6th and Washington Streets
  217-525-9600
  In 1853 Lincoln deposited $310 here at the oldest bank in Illinois. more...  map

Historic Sites & Monuments

• Camp Butler National Cemetery
  5063 Camp Butler Road • Springfield, IL 62707
  217-492-4070
  Once a Civil War training camp and Confederate prison is now one of 14-national cemeteries... more...  map

• Dana-Thomas House State Historic Site
  301 East Lawrence • Springfield, IL 62703
  217-782-6776
  Built in 1904 this site is full of Frank Lloyd Wright architecture. more...  map

• Illinois Korean War Memorial
  1441 Monument Avenue • Springfield, IL 62702
  Oak Ridge Cemetery
  217-782-2717
  This memorial was built for the Illinois citizens who fought in the Korean War. more...  map

• Lincoln Depot(Great Western)
  Tenth and Monroe Streets
  217-544-8695
  130 Years ago from this spot Abraham Lincoln boarded a train to Washington D.C. more...  map

• Lincoln Home National Historic Site
  413 South Eighth Street • Springfield, IL 62701
  Eighth and Jackson Streets
  217-492-4241 ext. 221
  An Abe Lincoln home. more...  map

• Lincoln Tomb State Historic Site
  Oak Ridge Cemetary
  217-782-2717
  Abraham Lincoln , Mary Todd, and three of their four sons lay at rest here. You can also experience... more...  map

• Lincoln's Family Pew
  321 South Seventh Street • Springfield, IL 62701
  First Presbyterian Church
  217-528-4311
  Copies of original letters, baptismal certificates and more may be viewed here at this old church. more...  map

• Lincoln-Herdon Law Offices State Historic Site
  1 Old State Capitol Plaza • Springfield, IL 62701
  Sixth and Adams Streets
  217-785-7289
  Lincoln's law office was here. It is the only surviving structure in which he once practiced. It... more...  map

• Old State Capitol State Historic Site
  Old State Capitol Plaza(Fifth and Adams)
  217-785-7961
  Restored with period furnishings, this is where Lincoln delivered his speech and where he lay in... more...  map

Libraries & Research Centers

• Illinois State Historical Library
  1 Old State Capitol Plaza • Springfield, IL 62701
  Old State Capital
  217-524-6358
  A vast collection of historic manuscripts from Illinois and the libraries holdings also include the... more...  map

• Lawrence Memorial Library
  101 East Laurel Street • Springfield, IL 62704
  217-525-3039
  Frank Lloyd Wright designed the interior of this school library. more...  map

Museums & Galleries

• Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
  112 North 6th Street • Springfield, IL 62701
  Located in Downtown Springfield
  217-558-8844 or 217-782-5764
  Owned and operated by the State of Illinois, the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum is... more...  map

• Daughters of Union Veterans of Civil War Museum
  503 South Walnut • Springfield, IL 62704
  217-544-0616
  Medals, photos, currency, drums,and uniforms from the War of the Rebellion are displayed here. more...  map

• Grand Army of the Republic Memorial Museum
  629 South Seventh • Springfield, IL 62703
  217-522-4373
  In this large assortment of Civil War memorabilia is Tintypes by Civil War photographer Mathew... more...  map

• Illinois State Capital
  301 South Second Street • Springfield, IL 62706
  Second Street and Capitol Avenue
  217-782-2099
  With at least seven different kinds of marble, murals, paintings, statuary, and a unique... more...  map

• Illinois State Museum
  Spring and Edwards Street
  217-782-7386
  With a new State of the art interactive computer exhibit and a hands on learning center, this... more...

• Museum of Funeral Customs
  1440 Monument Avenue • Springfield, IL 62702
  217 -544-3480
  Located by Lincoln's Tomb, this museum provides the public with a deeper understanding of the... more...  map

• Springfield Art Association/Edwards Place
  700 North Fourth Street • Springfield, IL 62702
  217-523-2631
  The oldest home in Springfield on its original foundation, Edwards Place tells the story of... more...  map

Parks, Gardens & Zoos

• Henson Robinson Zoo
  1100 East Lake Drive • Springfield, IL 62707
  217-753-6217
  14 acres full of wildlife this zoo shows several endangered animals.  more...  map

• Knight's Action Park and Caribbean Water Adventure
  1700 Recreation Drive • Springfield, IL 62707
  I-72 and Chatham Road
  217-546-8881
  Sixty acres of water park fun and a golf driving range and two 18-hole miniature golf courses. more...  map

• Washington Park Botanical Gardens
  1740 West Fayette • Springfield, IL 62704
  Washington Park
  217-753-6228
  Walk through formal rose gardens and perennial scent and texture gardens in season or enjoy the... more...  map

Tours & Cruises

• Springfield Trolley Tours
  522 East Monroe • Springfield, IL 62701
  217-528-4100
  Ride to all the Lincoln historic sites, museums, the Dana-Thomas House and the State Capitol... more...  map

• Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon
  West Fayette Avenue • Springfield, IL 62704
  Washington Park 1 block south of lawrence street
  217-753-6219
  One of the largest carillons in the world and one of the few open to the public is set in gardens... more...  map