Attractions in Springfield, Illinois

Amusements

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

Historic Homes & Buildings

Elijah IIes House, The 217-492-5929
628 South 7th Street, Springfield, IL 62703
Springfield's oldest home features original siding, interior wood work, hardware, flooring, and walls. The Greek Revival-style Iles House is open to the public for... more info
Executive Mansion 217-782-6450
Fifth and Jackson Streets
Filled with antiques and historic artifacts is the third oldest continuously occupied governor's mansion. more info
Lincoln Ledger 217-525-9600
Bank One, 6th and Washington Streets
In 1853 Lincoln deposited $310 here at the oldest bank in Illinois. more info map

Historic Sites & Monuments

Camp Butler National Cemetery 217-492-4070
5063 Camp Butler Road, Springfield, IL 62707
Once a Civil War training camp and Confederate prison is now one of 14-national cemeteries established by Lincoln. more info map
Dana-Thomas House State Historic Site 217-782-6776
301 East Lawrence, Springfield, IL 62703
Built in 1904 this site is full of Frank Lloyd Wright architecture. more info map
Illinois Korean War Memorial 217-782-2717
1441 Monument Avenue, Springfield, IL 62702
Oak Ridge Cemetery
This memorial was built for the Illinois citizens who fought in the Korean War. more info map
Lincoln Depot(Great Western) 217-544-8695
Tenth and Monroe Streets
130 Years ago from this spot Abraham Lincoln boarded a train to Washington D.C. more info map
Lincoln Home National Historic Site 217-492-4241 ext. 221
413 South Eighth Street, Springfield, IL 62701
Eighth and Jackson Streets
An Abe Lincoln home. more info map
Lincoln Tomb State Historic Site 217-782-2717
Oak Ridge Cemetary
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. more info map
Lincoln's Family Pew 217-528-4311
321 South Seventh Street, Springfield, IL 62701
First Presbyterian Church
Copies of original letters, baptismal certificates and more may be viewed here at this old church. more info map
Lincoln-Herdon Law Offices State Historic Site 217-785-7289
1 Old State Capitol Plaza, Springfield, IL 62701
Sixth and Adams Streets
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. more info map
Old State Capitol State Historic Site 217-785-7961
Old State Capitol Plaza(Fifth and Adams)
Restored with period furnishings, this is where Lincoln delivered his speech and where he lay in state before his burial. more info map

Libraries & Research Centers

Carnegie Public Library 217-324-3866
400 North State Street, Litchfield, IL 62056
A vast genealogy department in this original 1904 architectural house. more info
Illinois State Historical Library 217-524-6358
1 Old State Capitol Plaza, Springfield, IL 62701
Old State Capital
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... more info map
Lawrence Memorial Library 217-525-3039
101 East Laurel Street, Springfield, IL 62704
Frank Lloyd Wright designed the interior of this school library. more info map

Museums & Galleries

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum 217-558-8844 or 217-782-5764
112 North 6th Street, Springfield, IL 62701
Located in Downtown Springfield
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... more info map
Air Combat Museum 217-522-2181
835 South Airport Drive, Springfield, IL 62707
The Air Combat Museum is open from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, April through September and 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Tuesday through Friday, from... more info
Daughters of Union Veterans of Civil War Museum 217-544-0616
503 South Walnut, Springfield, IL 62704
Medals, photos, currency, drums,and uniforms from the War of the Rebellion are displayed here. more info map
G.A.R. Memorial Museum 217-522-4373
629 South 7th Street, Springfield, IL 62703
This museum displays memorabilia from the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) and Woman's Relief Corps (WRC) and some incredible artifacts from the Civil War. Parking is... more info map
Illinois State Capital 217-782-2099
301 South Second Street, Springfield, IL 62706
Second Street and Capitol Avenue
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. more info map
Illinois State Museum 217-782-7386
Spring and Edwards Street
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. more info
Korean War National Museum 217-523-7230
9 South Old State Capitol Plaza, Springfield, IL 62701
The nationally-designated museum for the Korean War "contains a collection of historically-significant pieces and supporting stories that bring to life a conflict that... more info
Springfield Art Association/Edwards Place 217-523-2631
700 North Fourth Street, Springfield, IL 62702
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... more info map

Parks, Gardens & Zoos

Henson Robinson Zoo 217-753-6217
1100 East Lake Drive, Springfield, IL 62707
14 acres full of wildlife this zoo shows several endangered animals. more info map
Knight's Action Park and Caribbean Water Adventure 217-546-8881
1700 Recreation Drive, Springfield, IL 62707
I-72 and Chatham Road
Sixty acres of water park fun and a golf driving range and two 18-hole miniature golf courses. more info map
Lincoln Memorial Garden & Nature Center 217-529-1111
2301 East Lake Shore Drive, Springfield, IL 62712
Located along the shore of Lake Springfield, the 100-acre Lincoln Memorial Garden features six miles of trails, footbridges, a pond, eight stone council rings, and... more info
Walton Park 217-324-2533
South State Street, Litchfield, IL 62056
Home of the first Litchfield Chautauqua. more info
Washington Park Botanical Gardens 217-753-6228
1740 West Fayette, Springfield, IL 62704
Washington Park
Walk through formal rose gardens and perennial scent and texture gardens in season or enjoy the Roman Cultural Garden. more info map

Tours & Cruises

Springfield Trolley Tours 217-528-4100
229 West Allen Street, Springfield, IL 62704
Ride to all the Lincoln historic sites, museums, the Dana-Thomas House and the State Capitol building on the Elijah Iles trolley. more info map
Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon 217-753-6219
West Fayette Avenue, Springfield, IL 62704
Washington Park 1 block south of lawrence street
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... more info map

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