Abraham Lincoln Top Spots

Abraham Lincoln Top Spots

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Created by Visit Land of Lincoln - Central Illinois • Updated On: February 25, 2015

Abraham Lincoln came to central Illinois as a young man. It was here that he spent more than half of his life. Be sure to check out these top spots that show the story and life of Abraham Lincoln.

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum is one of Abraham Lincoln Top Spots.

1. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum

9.0
212 N 6th St (btwn Madison St & Jefferson St), Springfield, IL
History Museum · Downtown Springfield · 48 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: Opened in 2005 it is ranked as the most visited state-controlled presidential museum. This museum documents the life of the 16th U.S. President, Abraham Lincoln, & the course of the American Civil War

Lincoln Home National Historic Site is one of Abraham Lincoln Top Spots.

2. Lincoln Home National Historic Site

9.2
413 S 8th St (btwn Capitol Ave & Edwards St), Springfield, IL
Historic and Protected Site · 24 tips and reviews

Irene L.Irene Liu: admission is free but you have to get a ticket at the Visitor's Center. best to go on a good weather day so you can walk around the neighborhood. definitely worth visiting.

Lincoln Tomb State Historic Site is one of Abraham Lincoln Top Spots.

3. Lincoln Tomb State Historic Site

8.6
1500 Monument Ave (btwn Browning Rd & Oak Ridge St), Springfield, IL
Monument · 20 tips and reviews

Patrick D.Patrick DeGeorge: A solem place to pay respects to our greatest president and his family. Remember to rub the nose.

Old State Capitol is one of Abraham Lincoln Top Spots.

4. Old State Capitol

6.6
Washington St (btwn 6th St & 5th St), Springfield, IL
Historic and Protected Site · Downtown Springfield · 12 tips and reviews
Lincoln-Herndon Law Office is one of Abraham Lincoln Top Spots.

5. Lincoln-Herndon Law Office

S. 6th St. (at Adams), Springfield, IL
Historic and Protected Site · Downtown Springfield · 3 tips and reviews
Lincoln's New Salem is one of Abraham Lincoln Top Spots.

6. Lincoln's New Salem

7.7
15588 History Ln (at State Hwy 97/123), Petersburg, IL
Historic and Protected Site · 12 tips and reviews

Patrick D.Patrick DeGeorge: Nice outdoor venue. Lot of walking around but well worth it.

David Davis Mansion is one of Abraham Lincoln Top Spots.

7. David Davis Mansion

6.9
1000 Monroe Dr (at Davis Ave.), Bloomington, IL
Historic and Protected Site · 7 tips and reviews

Alexandre P.Alexandre Polozoff: Come before Xmas and see the great decorations

Lincoln Heritage Museum is one of Abraham Lincoln Top Spots.

8. Lincoln Heritage Museum

300 Keokuk St, Lincoln, IL
History Museum · 1 tip

MelissaMelissa: Has a great collection of Lincoln artifacts! Make sure to check out the locks of Lincoln's hair!

Postville Courthouse State Historic Site is one of Abraham Lincoln Top Spots.

9. Postville Courthouse State Historic Site

914 5th St, Lincoln, IL
Historic and Protected Site · 3 tips and reviews

Heather W.Heather Wilkins: Reproduction of the first Logan County Courthouse- Beautiful and photographs are amazing! (Try a photo from the southwest corner)

Museum of the Grand Prairie is one of Abraham Lincoln Top Spots.

10. Museum of the Grand Prairie

7.4
950 N Lombard St, Mahomet, IL
History Museum · 3 tips and reviews

Visit Land of Lincoln - Central IllinoisVisit Land of Lincoln - Central Illinois: Great changes are happening at this museum! They have a new name " Museum of the Grand Prairie".

McLean County Museum of History is one of Abraham Lincoln Top Spots.

11. McLean County Museum of History

7.8
200 N Main St, Bloomington, IL
History Museum · Downtown Bloomington · 6 tips and reviews
Beardstown Old Lincoln Courtroom and Museum is one of Abraham Lincoln Top Spots.

12. Beardstown Old Lincoln Courtroom and Museum

101 W 3rd St (State Street), Beardstown, IL
Historic and Protected Site · No tips or reviews

13. Christian County Historical Museum

East Route 29 (Rt. 48 and Rt 29), Taylorville, IL
Monument · 1 tip