The Old State Capitol is a reconstruction of Illinois' fifth statehouse, the first to be located in Springfield. The building served as the seat of state government and a center of Illinois political life from 1839-1876
Springfield, IL Historic SitesA 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 MuseumsThe Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum is a museum unlike any other-enabling visitors to experience the entire Lincoln story for themselves, under one roof-in a modern television control room on Election Night, 1860, the Blue Room of the White House; an Indiana log cabin; Ford'
Springfield, IL MuseumsThe final resting place of President Lincoln, his wife and three of their four children. Constructed 1869-1874
Springfield, IL MonumentsThe Henson Robinson Zoo is home to over 300 animals and 90 species of native and exotic animals....
Lake Vermilion is a 1000-acre lake located in Danville. It is a water supply lake and is owned by Aqua Illinois Inc. The Verm...
The Bicentennial Art Center is housed in a historic mansion that has been turned into an art gallery with rotating displays, ...
The historic Wabash Train Depot is preserved outside in traditional architecture. The inside has been renovated and now house...
Visit this log home village from the early 1800's, including a blacksmith shop, church and schoolhouse....