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illinois/western-illinois/landmark/world-s-largest-railsplitter-covered-wagon

World's Largest Railsplitter Covered Wagon

Discover the World's Largest Railsplitter Covered Wagon in Lincoln, Illinois – a monumental tribute to America's pioneering heritage and craftsmanship.

1750 5th St, Lincoln, IL 62656
4.4 Very Good 418 reviews
illinois/lincoln-home-national-historic-site/landmark/hoblit-house

Hoblit House

Discover the architectural beauty and historical significance of the Hoblit House, a landmark in Lincoln, Illinois, showcasing Italianate elegance.

505 College Ave, Lincoln, IL 62656
illinois/central-illinois/landmark/postville-courthouse-state-historic-site

Postville Courthouse State Historic Site

Discover the legacy of Abraham Lincoln at the Postville Courthouse State Historic Site in Lincoln, Illinois, a must-visit for history lovers.

914 5th St, Lincoln, IL 62656
4.4 Very Good 62 reviews
illinois/northeastern-illinois/landmark/niebuhr-family-of-theologians-historical-marker

Niebuhr Family of Theologians Historical Marker

Honoring the Niebuhr family, influential theologians from Lincoln, Illinois, who shaped American religious thought and social justice.

204 7th St, Lincoln, IL 62656
illinois/western-illinois/landmark/postville-park-state-historic-site

Postville Park State Historic Site

Explore an authentic 1840s Illinois courthouse and village where Abraham Lincoln practiced law; a journey into the past awaits!

1300-1398, I-55BL, Lincoln, IL 62656
4.3 Very Good 3 reviews
illinois/western-illinois/landmark/deskins-tavern-state-historic-site

Deskins Tavern State Historic Site

Step back in time at the Deskins Tavern site, where Abraham Lincoln once lodged while riding the Eighth Judicial Circuit.

900-1098, I-55BL, Lincoln, IL 62656
4 Very Good 1 reviews
illinois/lincoln-home-national-historic-site/landmark/lincoln-heritage-museum

Lincoln Heritage Museum

Explore the life and legacy of Abraham Lincoln through rare artifacts and exhibits at the Lincoln Heritage Museum in Lincoln, Illinois.

1115 Nicholson Rd, Lincoln, IL 62656
4.7 Excellent 95 reviews
illinois/northern-illinois/landmark/lincoln-watermelon-monument

Lincoln Watermelon Monument

A quirky roadside attraction in Lincoln, Illinois, commemorating Abraham Lincoln's unique christening of the town with a watermelon.

101 N Chicago St, Lincoln, IL 62656
3.6 Good 7 reviews
illinois/illinois-beach-state-park/landmark/edward-r-madigan-state-park

Edward R Madigan State Park

Escape to nature at Edward R. Madigan State Park in Lincoln, Illinois, offering hiking, fishing, and wildlife viewing along scenic Salt Creek.

1366 1010 Ave, Lincoln, IL 62656
4.3 Very Good 42 reviews
illinois/northern-illinois/landmark/union-illinois-illinois-traction-depot

Union, Illinois, Illinois Traction Depot

Step back in time at the Illinois Traction Depot in Union, IL, and discover the history of early 20th-century interurban rail travel.

Union Illinois, corner of 255th Street and, 125th Avenue, Emden, IL 62635
5 Excellent 1 reviews
illinois/prairie-state/landmark/mount-pulaski-courthouse-state-historic-site

Mount Pulaski Courthouse State Historic Site

Visit the beautifully restored Mount Pulaski Courthouse, where Abraham Lincoln practiced law in his early years, and walk in his footsteps.

113 S Washington St, Mt Pulaski, IL 62548
4.8 Excellent 4 reviews
illinois/northeastern-illinois/landmark/geographic-center-of-illinois

Geographic Center of Illinois

Discover Illinois' heart in Chestnut: a unique landmark offering a peaceful escape and a memorable photo opportunity.

106 W Olive St, Chestnut, IL 62518
4.5 Excellent 11 reviews
illinois/central-illinois/landmark/historic-route-66

Historic Route 66

Explore Historic Route 66, the legendary highway that embodies the spirit of American adventure and nostalgia, featuring charming towns and historic landmarks.

Old Rte 66, McLean, IL 61754
5 Excellent 3 reviews
illinois/central-illinois/landmark/historical-marker

Historical Marker

Explore McLean's Historical Marker – a captivating glimpse into the past that shaped the community's rich heritage.

260 Dixie Rd, McLean, IL 61754
4.8 Excellent 4 reviews
illinois/central-illinois/landmark/c-h-moore-homestead-dewitt-county-museum

C.H. Moore Homestead DeWitt County Museum

Explore the rich history of Clinton, Illinois at the C.H. Moore Homestead DeWitt County Museum, where the past comes alive through engaging exhibits.

219 E Woodlawn St, Clinton, IL 61727
4.6 Excellent 193 reviews
illinois/western-illinois/landmark/funk-prairie-home-and-gem-mineral-museum

Funk Prairie Home and Gem & Mineral Museum

Explore a Civil War-era home and dazzling gem collection at this unique Illinois museum. Free tours showcase history and geological wonders.

Funk Prairie Home, 10875 Prairie Home Ln, Shirley, IL 61772
4.8 Excellent 100 reviews
illinois/prairie-state/landmark/weldon-springs-state-park

Weldon Springs State Park

Discover natural beauty and rich history at Weldon Springs State Park, offering year-round recreation in the heart of Illinois.

4734 Weldon Springs Rd, Clinton, IL 61727
4.6 Excellent 633 reviews
illinois/lincoln-home-national-historic-site/landmark/first-resting-place-of-abraham-lincoln

First Resting Place of Abraham Lincoln

Visit the original burial site of Abraham Lincoln within the historic Oak Ridge Cemetery in Springfield, Illinois.

Unnamed Road, Springfield, IL 62702
4.9 Excellent 17 reviews
illinois/lincoln-home-national-historic-site/landmark/lincoln-s-new-salem-historical-park

Lincoln's New Salem Historical Park

Walk in Lincoln's footsteps at this meticulously recreated 1830s village, where history comes alive in central Illinois.

15588 New Salem Bluff Rd, Petersburg, IL 62675
4.6 Excellent 21 reviews
illinois/springfield/landmark/lincoln-tomb-state-historic-site

Lincoln Tomb State Historic Site

Visit the final resting place of Abraham Lincoln, a towering monument to his life and legacy, located in historic Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, IL.

1500 Monument Avenue Cemetery, W Oak Ridge St, Springfield, IL 62702
4.9 Excellent 331 reviews
illinois/lincoln-home-national-historic-site/landmark/lincoln-monument-association

Lincoln Monument Association

Preserving Abraham Lincoln's legacy at his final resting place in Springfield's historic Oak Ridge Cemetery.

1500 Monument Ave, Springfield, IL 62702
4.8 Excellent 516 reviews
illinois/lincoln-home-national-historic-site/landmark/lincoln-tomb-custodian-s-residence

Lincoln Tomb Custodian's Residence

Discover the historical significance of the Lincoln Tomb Custodian's Residence in Springfield, Illinois, and explore the rich legacy of Abraham Lincoln.

Springfield, IL 62702
4 Very Good 2 reviews
illinois/lincoln-home-national-historic-site/landmark/lincoln-s-new-salem-state-historic-site

Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site

Discover where Abraham Lincoln spent his formative years in a meticulously reconstructed 1830s frontier village.

15588 History Ln, Petersburg, IL 62675
4.7 Excellent 1,336 reviews
illinois/springfield/landmark/springfield-and-central-illinois-african-american-history-museum

Springfield and Central Illinois African American History Museum

Explore the vibrant history and culture of African Americans in Central Illinois at this Springfield museum. Temporarily closed for expansion.

1440 Monument Ave, Springfield, IL 62702
4.7 Excellent 81 reviews
illinois/springfield/landmark/illinois-state-military-museum

Illinois State Military Museum

Explore Illinois' military past at this Springfield museum, honoring the state's citizen-soldiers and their contributions to national defense.

1301 N MacArthur Blvd, Springfield, IL 62702
4.7 Excellent 231 reviews
illinois/springfield/landmark/springfield-art-association-edwards-place-historic-home

Springfield Art Association/Edwards Place Historic Home

Explore art and history in Springfield, IL, at the Springfield Art Association and the beautifully preserved Edwards Place Historic Home.

700 N 4th St, Springfield, IL 62702
4.8 Excellent 64 reviews
illinois/springfield/landmark/central-springfield-historic-district

Central Springfield Historic District

Discover Springfield's historic heart: 19th-century architecture, Lincoln's legacy, and vibrant cultural experiences await in this charming district.

Springfield, IL 62703
3 Average 2 reviews
illinois/springfield/landmark/abraham-lincoln-presidential-library-and-museum

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

Explore the life, legacy, and presidency of Abraham Lincoln at this immersive museum and research library in Springfield, Illinois.

212 N 6th St, Springfield, IL 62701
4.8 Excellent 1,150 reviews
illinois/springfield/landmark/union-square-park

Union Square Park

A vibrant downtown Springfield park featuring a Lincoln statue, gardens, and space for community events and performances.

500 E Madison St, Springfield, IL 62701
4.5 Excellent 133 reviews
illinois/springfield/landmark/lincoln-depot

Lincoln Depot

Visit the historic Lincoln Depot in Springfield, IL, where Abraham Lincoln bid farewell before becoming president. A journey into American history.

930 E Monroe St, Springfield, IL 62701
4.4 Very Good 60 reviews
illinois/lincoln-home-national-historic-site/landmark/lincoln-colored-home

Lincoln Colored Home

Visit the Lincoln Colored Home in Springfield, IL: A historic landmark preserving African American heritage and a legacy of community and care.

427 S 12th St, Springfield, IL 62703
4.2 Very Good 5 reviews
illinois/springfield/landmark/historic-preservation-agency

Historic Preservation Agency

Explore Illinois' past with the Historic Preservation Division, preserving historical sites and maximizing their educational value for all visitors.

1 N Old State Capitol Plaza, Springfield, IL 62701
5 Excellent 2 reviews
illinois/lincoln-home-national-historic-site/landmark/old-state-capitol-state-historic-site

Old State Capitol State Historic Site

Walk in Lincoln's footsteps at Illinois' Old State Capitol, a meticulously reconstructed landmark where history and political legacy come alive.

526 E Adams St, Springfield, IL 62701
4.6 Excellent 1,160 reviews
illinois/springfield/landmark/springfield-il

Springfield, IL

Walk in Lincoln's footsteps at Illinois' Old State Capitol, where history comes alive in a meticulously reconstructed Greek Revival masterpiece.

South 6th Street &, E Adams St, Springfield, IL
illinois/springfield/landmark/donner-party-historic-site

Donner Party Historic Site

Reflect on the tragic journey of the Donner Party at their departure point in Springfield, Illinois, a poignant reminder of westward expansion.

Springfield, IL 62701
4.5 Excellent 2 reviews
illinois/springfield/landmark/lincoln-family-statue

Lincoln Family Statue

Step back in time and witness a tender family moment with Abraham Lincoln, immortalized in bronze at the Old State Capitol Plaza in Springfield.

South Old State Capitol Plaza, E Adams St E, Springfield, IL 62701
5 Excellent 7 reviews
illinois/springfield/landmark/springfield-visitors-center

Springfield Visitors Center

Discover Springfield, Illinois: History, culture, and Lincoln's legacy await at the heart of downtown. Start your adventure here!

1 S Old State Capitol Plaza, Springfield, IL 62701
4.7 Excellent 60 reviews
illinois/central-illinois/landmark/old-state-capitol-historical-markers

Old State Capitol Historical Markers

Explore the Old State Capitol Historical Markers in Springfield, IL—a beacon of history showcasing Illinois' rich political past and architectural beauty.

SE Old State Capitol Plaza, Springfield, IL 62701
5 Excellent 2 reviews
illinois/springfield/landmark/lincoln-herndon-law-offices-state-historic-site

Lincoln-Herndon Law Offices State Historic Site

Explore Abraham Lincoln's legal past at his restored Springfield law office, offering a glimpse into his life and career in the heart of Illinois.

Springfield, IL 62701
4.6 Excellent 8 reviews
illinois/springfield/landmark/lincoln-plaza-galleria

Lincoln Plaza Galleria

Discover local and national art, unique gifts, and artisan coffee in the heart of downtown Springfield, Illinois.

4 S Old State Capitol Plaza, Springfield, IL 62701
3.5 Good 76 reviews
illinois/springfield/landmark/kidzeum-of-health-and-science

Kidzeum of Health and Science

Explore, learn, and play at the Kidzeum of Health and Science in Springfield, IL! Interactive exhibits for kids of all ages.

412 E Adams St, Springfield, IL 62701
4.7 Excellent 208 reviews
illinois/lincoln-home-national-historic-site/landmark/lincoln-cabin-state-historic-site

Lincoln Cabin State Historic Site

Explore 1840s Illinois at the Lincoln Cabin State Historic Site: a living history farm and replica of Abraham Lincoln's father's home.

Decatur, IL 62522
5 Excellent 1 reviews
illinois/lincoln-home-national-historic-site/landmark/lincoln-trail-homestead

Lincoln Trail Homestead

Walk in the footsteps of young Abraham Lincoln at his first Illinois home, a state park blending history and nature near Decatur.

Decatur, IL 62522
4.3 Very Good 100 reviews
illinois/lincoln-home-national-historic-site/landmark/dean-house

Dean House

Step back in time at the Dean House, a preserved 1850s home in Lincoln's Springfield neighborhood.

441 S 8th St, Springfield, IL 62701
4.7 Excellent 6 reviews
illinois/springfield/landmark/lincoln-home-national-historic-site

Lincoln Home National Historic Site

Visit the only home Abraham Lincoln ever owned, meticulously preserved in Springfield, Illinois, offering a glimpse into his life before the presidency.

413 S 8th St, Springfield, IL 62701
4.8 Excellent 3,854 reviews

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