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Springfield & Lincoln Home · A place with more to it than a quick stop.
Start exploringWhy it is worth the stop
A presidency before Washington. Add an official museum or neighborhood walk rather than trying to cover every Lincoln site in one afternoon.
Explore the official visitor information ↗A mini storyboard
Choose what sounds like you and check details before you set out.
Begin at Lincoln Home National Historic Site to understand his Springfield years.
Add an official museum or neighborhood walk rather than trying to cover every Lincoln site in one afternoon.
Opening hours, tours, admission and access can change. Use the official link for the current details.
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Tap a marker, filter the kind of day, or reveal the land beneath the route.
Outline: U.S. Census Bureau. Optional shaded relief: USGS The National Map. Pins mark starting areas, not a driving route.
History
A presidency before Washington.
Explore this stop →Keep your options open
Try a Chicago-style hot dog, deep dish, or a neighborhood specialty. Local restaurants and neighborhoods have more to offer than one famous dish.
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