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Springfield, Illinois

  • Lincoln Home

    Lincoln HomeThe Quaker-Brown residence, where the Abraham Lincoln family lived for seventeen years was the only home the Lincolns ever owned. Abraham Lincoln was born and raised in a one-room log cabin; Mary T...
    Lincoln Home

  • Illinois Executive Mansion

    Illinois Executive MansionHome of the Illinois Governor, the mansion is the third oldest, continuously occupied Governor's home in the nation. Seven US presidents including Lincoln have been received here. Three levels are ope...
    Illinois Executive Mansion

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Camp Butler National Cemetery

One of the 120

Springfield, IL Cemeteries

Lincoln-Herndon Law Offices State Historic Site

The only remaining structure where Abraham Lincoln maintained working law offices. Lincoln and his final law partner, William Herndon, operated from the top floor of the 1840 building. The interior looks as it did in Lincoln'

Springfield, IL Historic Sites

Illinois State Museum

The Illinois State Museum houses permanent and changing exhibits on Illinois's land, life, people and art, and a hands on children's discovery room. The museum store contains high quality crafts created by Illinois artisans.

Springfield, IL Museums

Dana-Thomas House State Historic Site

Springfield, IL Architecture

Shea's Gas Station Museum

A favorite photo stop for Route 66 travelers from around the world. Shea's Gas Station Museum is a charming and eclectic collection of over half a century of gas station memorabilia. Shea'

Springfield, IL Museums

Things to do near Springfield, IL

Edwards Place

In 1913, Edwards Place was deeded to the Springfield Art Association which now extends into the adjoining complex housing an ...

Forest Glen County Preserve

At Forest Glen Preserve visitors can stroll through the #3 ranked arboretum in the state, a 40-acre restored tall-grass prair...

Terry Park Golf Course

Course Access: PublicHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: 1 days...

Watseka Union Depot

The Watseka Union Depot is now the home to railroad memorabilia displays....

Lincoln College Museum

The Lincoln College Museum contains $2,000,000 worth of volumes, manuscripts, art, and related items of historical interest. ...