Springfield, IL Attractions
The capital of Illinois, Springfield, located roughly in the center of the state, is a national place of pilgrimage. Here, in Oak Ridge Cemetery, are buried Abraham Lincoln, his wife and three of his four children.
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Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library (formerly Illinois State Historical Library)
(Old State Capitol)
Oak Ridge Cemetery
Oak Ridge Cemetery is the the final resting place of Abraham Lincoln, his wife and three of their children. The The interior of the memorial was constructed of marble and features a rotunda, and a burial room.
Hours
March 1 to April 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | Closed |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
May 1 to September 6
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
September 7 to November 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | Closed |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
December 1 to February 28
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | Closed |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Dana-Thomas House
The Dana-Thomas House was built in 1902 and was one of Frank Lloyd Wright's first major Prairie-style houses. It has over 250 examples of art glass doors and windows.
Lincoln Home National Historic Site
Lincoln Home National Historic Site is the site of the two-story home, the only home Abraham Lincoln ever owned. Abraham and Mary Lincoln lived here from 1844 until Mr. Lincoln's election to the Presidency in 1861.
Lincoln Home National Historic Site
413 South Eighth Street
Springfield, IL 62701-1905
United States
413 South Eighth Street
Springfield, IL 62701-1905
United States
Phone 1 (217) 492-4241
Fax 1 (217) 492-4673
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Executive Mansion
The Executive Mansion in Springfield is the home of the Illinois Governor. Visitors can tour the ballroom, several formal parlors, and the Lincoln bedroom.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 9:30 | Closed | 9:30 | Closed | 9:30 | Closed |
| Close | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | ||||
| Open | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | ||||
| Close | 15:15 | 15:15 | 15:15 |
First Presbyterian Church
The First Presbyterian Church, originally called The Sangamo Presbyterian Church, began in 1828 in the home of one of the early settlers. It contains the pew used by the Lincoln family from 1852-61.
First Presbyterian Church
321 South Seventh Street
Springfield, IL 62701
United States
321 South Seventh Street
Springfield, IL 62701
United States
Phone 1 (217) 528-4311
Fax 1 (217) 528-0768
Henson-Robinson Zoo
Henson Robinson Zoo houses over 300 animals from 6 continents including rare and endangered species, penguins, reptiles, monkeys and otters are featured. Ninety species of native and exotic animals live in natural habitats.
All values are in United States Dollars
Hours
April 1 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
November 1 to March 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
| Adult | $ 4.50 |
| Senior over 62 | $ 3.00 |
| Child 12 & under | $ 2.75 |
| Child 2 & under | FREE |
Facilities
Gift shop
Illinois State Museum
The Illinois State Museum in Springfield was founded in 1877 as a natural history museum. Three floors of exhibits about art, anthropology and natural history are featured. A Place for Discovery is a hands-on children's gallery. Other displays include fine and decorative arts that cover 3 centuries of Illinois life.
Illinois State Museum
502 South Spring Street
Springfield, IL 62706-5000
United States
502 South Spring Street
Springfield, IL 62706-5000
United States
Phone 1 (217) 782-7386
Fax 1 (217) 782-1254
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 12:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
Wheelchair loan or rental
Wheelchair loan or rental
Lake Springfield
Lake Springfield is a man-made lake with 57 miles of shoreline. Boating, fishing, swimming and a children's zoo are available at the recreation area.
Lincoln Depot Historic Site
The Lincoln Depot, originally known as the Great Western Railroad Depot is the location where Lincoln made is farewell speech before leaving to begin his presidency. The Depot has exhibits and a video highlighting Lincoln's ride to his inauguration.
Hours
April 1 to August 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Lincoln's Tomb State Historic Site
Lincoln's Tomb State Historic Site is a 117-foot tall granite tomb containing the bodies of President Lincoln, his wife Mary, and three of his four sons -- Edward, William and Thomas (Tad). The tomb was built to allow for other members of the Lincoln family to be buried there, but they chose not to use them.
Hours
March 1 to April 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | Closed |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
May 1 to September 6
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
September 7 to November 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | Closed |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
December 1 to February 28
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | Closed |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Disabled
Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
Lincoln-Herndon Law Offices State Historic Site
Lincoln-Herndon Law Offices is housed in a building completed in 1841. It is said to be the only surviving structure that Abraham Lincoln worked in. He practiced law on the third floor from 1843-52. The Lincoln-Herndon Law Office has been restored and is operated by the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency.
Visitors will enjoy an educational video and then a guided tour of the historic rooms.
Visitors will enjoy an educational video and then a guided tour of the historic rooms.
Hours
May 1 to September 6
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
September 7 to April 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | Closed |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
Martin Luther King's Birthday - USA (3rd Monday, January )
New Year's Day (January 1)
President's Day - USA (3rd Monday, February )
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Veteran's Day - USA (November 11)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
New Year's Day (January 1)
President's Day - USA (3rd Monday, February )
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Veteran's Day - USA (November 11)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Museum of Funeral Customs (closed)
The Museum of Funeral Customs has a collection of historical items such as a 1920s embalming room, caskets and coffins, mourning clothing, and rare books on embalming that date back to the 16th century.
Oliver P. Parks Telephone Museum
Antique telephones and other memorabilia are on display at the Oliver P. Parks Telephone Museum. Exhibits include wooden wall phones, candlestick models, early coin phones and a switchboard. The museum began with the collection of Oliver Parks, a longtime employee of Bell Telephone Company.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | Closed | Closed |
| Close | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 |
State Capitol
The first legislative session was held in this "new" state capitol in 1877. The growth of the state had increased the need for more file, storage, and office space than the "old" one allowed. The Illinois State Capitol in Springfield is one of the tallest buildings in central Illinois.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 15:30 | 15:30 |
