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

Camp Butler National Cemetery

One of the 120

Springfield, IL Cemeteries

Lincoln Memorial Garden - Nature Center

Springfield, IL Nature Centers

Illinois Korean War Memorial

Octagon granite walls provide the foundation for the names of 1,752

Springfield, IL Memorials

Old State Capitol State Historic Site

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 Sites

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

Things to do near Springfield, IL

American Farm Heritage Museum

Farm implements, tools, tractors, and other equipment dating back 100 years are featured. Open for special events....

Arthur-The Great Pumpkin Patch

Over 400 varieties of pumpkins, squash and gourds on your working farm. Over 6000 harvest mums and feature mazes, farm animal...

The Farm

Twenty-three theme gardens, rustic shop in barn featuring herbal gifts and supplies, group tours, picnics and hayrides and gr...

Pioneer Winery

Located in historic downtown Palestine, the Pioneer Winery features a wide selection of local wines plus accessories and gift...

Gillespie Country Club

Course Access: Semi-PrivateHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes...