Springfield, IL Discount Hotels

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library/University  

112 North 6th Street

Springfield, 62701

(217) 558-8844

Mon, Tue, Thurs, Fri 9am-4:30pm; Wed 9am-8:30pm, Sat 8:30am-3:30pm

Free

This library is home to the State of Illinois' 46,000-item Lincoln Collection and also contains the Illinois State Historical Library and its 12 million items.

Edwards Place

700 N. 4th St.,

Springfield, IL  62702

(217) 523-2631

Tours: Thurs. 7pm, Fri. 1 & 3pm. Admission.

Art Gallery: Mon.-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 10am-3pm

Closed on Major holidays

Donation suggested.

Once the home of Benjamin and Helen Edwards, this beautifully preserved Italianate mansion, built in 1833, is located in a park-like setting. In 1913, Edwards Place was deeded to the Springfield Art Association which now extends into the adjoining complex, housing an art gallery, school of art, and the Michael Victor II Art Library.

Executive Mansion

410 E. Jackson,

Springfield, IL 62701

(217) 782-6450

Tue. & Thur. 9:30am-11am & 2-3:30pm

Sat. 9:30-11am

Closed on Major holidays

Free.

Home of the Illinois governor, seven U.S. Presidents, including Abraham Lincoln, have been received here. Three levels are open to the public including four formal parlors; a state dining room; ballroom; four bedrooms, including the Lincoln bedroom; and a library handcrafted from native American Black Walnut. (Mansion closed during official State functions.)

Lincoln Depot

999 E Monroe St

Springfield, IL  62701,

(217) 544-8695 or (217) 788-1356

Daily Apr.-Aug. 10am-4pm.

Free.

“No one, not in my situation, can appreciate my feelings of sadness at this parting.” These words were spoken by President-elect Abraham Lincoln as he embarked on his journey from his Springfield home to Washington, D.C.  to serve as president of the United States.  The Depot contains restored waiting rooms, exhibits of people and places dear to Lincoln, and a state-of-the-art video presentation recreating the 12-day journey to his inauguration.

The Lincoln Home Visitor’s Center

426 South Seventh St

Springfield, IL 62701

217-492-4241

8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily except January 1st,

Thanksgiving, and December 25th.

Donations accepted

The Lincoln home, the centerpiece of the Lincoln Home National Historic Site, has been restored to its 1860s appearance, revealing Lincoln as husband, father, politician, and President-elect. It stands in the midst of a four block historic neighborhood which the National Park Service is restoring.

Vachel Lindsay Home

603 S. 5th St.,

Springfield, IL  62703

(217) 524-0901

Tue.-Sat. Noon-4pm.

Closed: on Major holidays

Free.

Group tour by appt.

The 1879 birthplace of the native Springfield poet/artist, this house remained Lindsay’s only home until his death there in 1931. The house was built in the late 1840s; an early owner was C.M. Smith, whose wife, Ann, was the sister of Mary Todd Lincoln. Both Abraham and Mary Todd Lincoln were frequent visitors.

Adams Wildlife Sanctuary - Springfield - Garden/Nature Park/Area  

2315 E. Clear Lake Ave.

Springfield, 62702

(217) 544-5781

Admission is free.

Open dawn-dusk

A green oasis located in the center of town, the sanctuary is open for hiking or walking. The one mile nature trail is open from sunrise to sunset.

Combat Museum

835 Capital Airport Dr.

Springfield, 62707

(217) 544-6122

M-F: 9am-5pm

Closed Holidays

This museum showcases the role of military aviation

Illinois State Capitol

2nd & Capitol

Springfield, 62701

(217) 782-2099

Free

Hours of Operation: M-F: 8am-4pm S, Su: 9am-3pm

Closed on Holidays

The center of state government which houses offices of Governor, Secretary of State, Comptroller and Treasurer as well as House of Representative and Senate Chambers. Visitors can watch politics in action from balcony-level seating when legislature is in session.