ATTRACTIONS
Amusements
Adams Wildlife Sanctuary
2315 East Clear Lake Avenue • Springfield, IL 62703
217-544-5781
One mile hiking and strolling trail. 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 mansion.Lincoln Ledger
Bank One, 6th and Washington Streets
217-525-9600
In 1853 Lincoln deposited $310 here at the oldest bank in Illinois. 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 established by Lincoln. mapDana-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. mapIllinois 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. mapLincoln 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.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. mapLincoln 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 a flag retreat on Tuesdays, June through August. mapLincoln'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. mapLincoln-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 was once the only federal court in Illinois. mapOld 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 state before his burial. 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 largest collection devoted to the pre-presidential career of Abraham Lincoln. mapLawrence Memorial Library
101 East Laurel Street • Springfield, IL 62704
217-525-3039
Frank Lloyd Wright designed the interior of this school library. 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, 800-610-2094
Owned and operated by the State of Illinois, the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum is over 40,000 square feet of state-of-the-art exhibit space with a permanent exhibit comprised of two "Journeys", two Theaters, a Treasures Gallery, Mrs. Lincoln's Attic, and Ask Mr. Lincoln. The presidential library is a reference and research library featuring more than 12 million documents, books, and artifacts relating to all areas of Illinois history. Collections include Civil War history and the Henry Horner Lincoln collection. The Library is also used for genealogical research. The Gettysburg Address is on display in the Museum's "Treasure Gallery." more... mapDaughters 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. mapGrand 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 Brady. mapIllinois 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 architectural design add to the beauty of this center of state government. mapIllinois 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 museum is full of different things to explore.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 history of American funeral and mourning customs, funerary art and practice; fosters an appreciation of history within the funeral profession; and encourages further study on the subject. more... mapOliver P. Parks Telephone Museum
529 South Seventh Street • Springfield, IL 62701
217-789-5303
117 antique telephones all collected by Oliver Parks, a long time employee of Bell Telephone Company. mapSpringfield 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 Benjamin and Helen Edwards and their life at the home from 1843 to 1909. The wonderfully preserved Italianate mansion was once a center for social activity in Springfield. Prominent citizens and politicians such as Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas were entertained at lavish dinner parties and the grounds played host to many summer picnics and political rallies. Tours of Edwards Place historic home are available on the hour Tuesday through Saturday 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Tickets are available on a first-come first-served basis on the day of the tour at the Springfield Art Association office. 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. mapKnight'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. mapWashington 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 Roman Cultural Garden. 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 building on the Elijah Iles trolley. mapThomas 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 high above Springfield. View bells and playing mechanisms during a narrated tour with video presentation. map
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