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Springfield, IL Tourism

Springfield Tourism

Reminders of a rich and remarkable history mix with the everyday whirl of modern politics in Springfield, the Illinois state capital and home of America's 16th president, Abraham Lincoln. A tour of the area's Lincoln sites sheds light on the Great Emancipator's pre-politics legal career, his local roots and his path to the... more
Reminders of a rich and remarkable history mix with the everyday whirl of modern politics in Springfield, the Illinois state capital and home of America's 16th president, Abraham Lincoln. A tour of the area's Lincoln sites sheds light on the Great Emancipator's pre-politics legal career, his local roots and his path to the White House. Springfield is a working, welcoming town offering visitors many cultural and recreational diversions, but almost 140 years after his death, Honest Abe is still the city's main man.
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May
71°F 21°C
50°F 10°C
4 in 9 cm
Jun
78°F 25°C
59°F 15°C
4 in 9 cm
Jul
83°F 28°C
62°F 16°C
3 in 7 cm
Aug
81°F 27°C
60°F 15°C
3 in 8 cm
Sep
76°F 24°C
51°F 10°C
2 in 5 cm
Oct
63°F 17°C
41°F 5°C
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“36 Hours: In Springfield, Ill.” New York Times (free registration required)
“Chicago is playing up its Obama appeal” SignOnSanDiego.com/Associated Press
“Lincoln Museum: All About Abe” Washington Post (free registration required)
“Four Road Trips With Something for All in the Family” New York Times (free registration required)
“10 great places to discover Midwest charm” USA Today
“Piper Glen Golf Club located in Springfield, Ill., deserves critical praise” GolfIllinois.com
“For $30 you can golf where the pros play: The Rail in Springfield” GolfIllinois.com
“Old State Capitol State Historic Site” showcase.netins.net
“10 great places to be at ease with our military heroes” USA Today
“Brushing Up on History at Presidential Sites of Significance” Frommer's
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“Springfield Travel Blogs, Photos and Videos” TravelPod.com
“stuman714`s new Springfield Page” VirtualTourist.com
“frankcanfly`s new Springfield Page” VirtualTourist.com
“n136aa`s new Taylorville/Springfield Page” VirtualTourist.com
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“Devin_B`s new Springfield page” VirtualTourist.com
“Simmie`s new Springfield page” VirtualTourist.com
“Lincoln's Hometown” VirtualTourist.com
“rocknchaz`s new Springfield page” VirtualTourist.com
“haraldsy`s new Springfield page” VirtualTourist.com

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Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
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Dana-Thomas House
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Lincoln Home National Historic Site
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