Things To Do
Capitol of Illinois and home of Abraham Lincoln, there is so much to occupy one day in Springfield! Have more than a day? Uh oh! You might run out of things to do. But don't worry! There are plenty of movie theaters, parks, and restaurants to check out.
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
212 North 6th Street, Springfield, IL 62701, (217) 558-8844
Nevermind the insane statue out front - the inside has all the Lincoln you could ever want! Did you know he freed the slaves? You can learn that and more right here!
Lincoln Home
413 South 8th Street, Springfield, IL 62701, (217) 492-4241
Abraham Lincoln lived here while practicing law in Springfield. If only we knew any modern-day Springfield lawyers.
Lincoln Tomb State Historic Site
West Oak Ridge Street, Springfield, IL 62702, (217) 782-2717
This is actually quite somber, but a reminder of what Lincoln did for this country. It's very dark and disorienting when you walk in.
Old State Capitol
1 North Old State Capitol Plaza, Springfield, IL 62701
Springfield was once the Capitol of Illinois! It also still is the Capitol of Illinois! But they moved buildings.
Dana Thomas House
300 East Lawrence Avenue, Springfield, IL 62703, (217) 782-6776
This is a Frank Lloyd Wright house designed in 1902. A must see for architecture fans!
For all the days along the way