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Springfield, Illinois

Lincoln Home
The 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
Home 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

Dana-Thomas House State Historic Site

Springfield, IL Architecture

Museum of Funeral Customs

The Museum of Funeral Customs is one of only two in the United States that shows the history of the American Funeral Service and mourning practices from circa 1840

Springfield, IL Museums

World War II Illinois Veterans Memorial

The focal point of the World War II Illinois Veterans Memorial is a globe of the world symbolizing the conflict that involved more than 200 nations. More than 70

Springfield, IL Memorials

Lincoln Tomb State Historic Site

The final resting place of President Lincoln, his wife and three of their four children. Constructed 1869-1874

Springfield, IL Monuments

Illinois State Military Museum

Springfield, IL Museums

Things to do near Springfield, IL

Lincoln Christening Scene

Lincoln, Illinois is only city named for Abraham Lincoln before he became president. He was present and christened it on the ...

The Village Theatre

The Village Theatre with its 183 seats in the round is the site of many theatrical performances....

University of Illinois Library

The University of Illinois Library is the largest public university library in the world and the third largest academic libra...

Rail Golf Club, The

Course Access: PublicHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 10 days...

Historic Route 66

Built in the 1920's, Route 66, also known as "The Mother Road," brought many people through Dwight on their way west looking ...