Rochester IL Cheap and Free Things To Do and Attractions

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ALincoln Memorial Garden

  • 2301 East Lake Drive
    Springfield, IL
  • +1 217 529 1111
TripAdvisor
... I live in springfield---the Lincoln Memorial Garden is beautiful at any time of year. the trails are easy to walk for everyone....one even has a good view of Springfield Lake. the Garden has na... More Reviews
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Composed of plants indigenous to Illinois, this memorial garden park includes ... More Reviews

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Lincoln Memorial Garden
2301 East Lake Drive
Springfield, IL

BOld State Capitol State Historic Site


  • Springfield, IL 62701
  • +1 217 785 7961
4.5
1+ reviews, 1 sources
Weather.com
... is the site where, just before the Civil War, Lincoln uttered the famous words "A house divided against itself cannot stand." Lincoln also tried hundreds of cases in the ... More Reviews
Yahoo! Travel
... full of history and depth about Illinois' fifth capitol building. Original pieces and great interpreters make one feel as if Lincoln were right there with you. Combine this with the Abraham Lin... More Reviews

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CLincoln Depot

Lincoln Depot
  • 413 South Eighth Street
    Springfield, Illinois 62701-1905
  • +1 217 492 4241
Showcase.netins.net
... railroad depot, located a few blocks from Abraham Lincoln's home, was where he started his inaugural journey to Washington, D.C. On February 11, 1861, a large crowd ... More Reviews

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Lincoln Depot
413 South Eighth Street
Springfield, Illinois 62701-1905

DIllinois State Capital

Illinois State Capital
  • 2nd and Capitol
    Springfield, Illinois
  • +1 217 782 2099
EnjoyIllinois.com
... center of state government which houses offices of Governor, Secretary of State, Comptroller and Treasurer as well as House of Rep and Senate Chambers. VIsitors can watch ... More Reviews
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Historic Greek Revival building that serves as Illinois' State Capitol ... More Reviews

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Illinois State Capital
2nd and Capitol
Springfield, Illinois

ELincoln Home National Historic Site

Lincoln Home National Historic Site
  • 413 South Eighth Street
    Springfield, IL 62701
  • +1 217 492 4241
5.0
3+ reviews, 1 sources
Highlights:
visitor center, guided tours, wheelch… more
Location:
Springfield, Illinois
(6.7 miles from Rochester)
Yahoo! Travel
... especially to see the Lincoln Home. We enjoyed it very much. If you are a Lincoln buff--don't miss it. It's best to go early in the morning. You need to get tickets, which are free, at the ... More Reviews
Yahoo! Travel
... this site with a friend who is a quadriplegic. We planned on strolling down the street and looking at the outside of the buildings. We did not dream that they had an elevator/lift disguised as... More Reviews

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Lincoln Home National Historic Site
413 South Eighth Street
Springfield, IL 62701

FAbraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum (Museum)

  • 212 North 6th Street
    Springfield, 62701
  • +1 217 558 8844
MuseumStuff.com
... Presidential Library & Museum will be constructed by the State of Illinois in Springfield at an estimated cost of $115 million, including contributions ... More Reviews
EnjoyIllinois.com
... any other-enabling visitors to experience the entire Lincoln story for themselves, under one roof-in a modern television control room on Election Night, 1860, the Blue ... More Reviews

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Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum (Museum)
212 North 6th Street
Springfield, 62701

GIllinois Korean War Memorial

Illinois Korean War Memorial
  • 1441 Monument Avenue
    Springfield, IL 62702-2662
  • +1 217 782 2717
4.5
0+ reviews, 1 sources
Yahoo! Travel
This memorial was built for the Illinois citizens ... More Reviews
State.il.us
... Illinois Korean War Memorial was dedicated on June 16, 1996. The Memorial is located in Oak Ridge Cemetery in Springfield, Illinois. The monument's centerpiece is a 12-foot bronze bell surround... More Reviews

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Illinois Korean War Memorial
1441 Monument Avenue
Springfield, IL 62702-2662

HDana-Thomas House State Historic Site

  • 301 East Lawrence
    Springfield, IL 62703-2232
  • +1 217 782 6776
5.0
2+ reviews, 1 sources
Highlights:
wheelchair accessible more
Location:
Springfield, Illinois
(6.4 miles from Rochester)
Yahoo! Travel
... guides really took a great deal of time with you. My kids found it to be very interesting and we just could not believe the place was so old. Our kids loved ... More Reviews
TripAdvisor
... trip to Springfield with a tour of the Dana-Thomas house, a fabulous Frank Lloyd Wright building. The tour cost $3/adult and $1/child and lasted 1 1/2 hours but my kids never complained. In fac... More Reviews

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Dana-Thomas House State Historic Site
301 East Lawrence
Springfield, IL 62703-2232

ICamp Butler National Cemetery

  • 5063 Camp Butler Rd
    Springfield, IL 62707
  • +1 314 260 8691
4.0
1+ reviews, 1 sources
Highlights:
wheelchair accessible more
Location:
Springfield, Illinois
(6.4 miles from Rochester)
Yahoo! Travel
... training camp for Union soldiers, established by General Sherman. It was also a POW camp where 700 of 2000 Confederate ... More Reviews
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Once a Civil War training camp and Confederate prison is now one of ... More Reviews

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Camp Butler National Cemetery
5063 Camp Butler Rd
Springfield, IL 62707

JIllinois State Fair

  • 801 E Sangamon Ave
    Springfield, IL 62702
  • +1 217 782 2099
3.0
1+ reviews, 1 sources
Highlights:
wheelchair accessible more
Location:
Springfield, Illinois
(7.2 miles from Rochester)
Yelp
... as tour guides at the Wisonsin State Capitol when we were both students in Madison. So we decided to try to visit all 50 state capitols. ... More Reviews
Agr.state.il.us
... Illinois State Fair called many places home in the first few years of its existence. The roots of the Illinois State Fair are embedded in its grounds, where the Fair now resides. As the Fair en... More Reviews

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Illinois State Fair
801 E Sangamon Ave
Springfield, IL 62702