Springfield IL Cheap and Free Things To Do and Attractions
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ALincoln Depot
- 413 South Eighth Street
Springfield, Illinois 62701-1905 - +1 217 492 4241
- Overview This restored 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 gathered ... more on Showcase.netins.net
Lincoln Depot
413 South Eighth StreetSpringfield, Illinois 62701-1905
BGrand Army of the Republic Memorial Museum
- 629 South Seventh
Springfield, IL 62703-1636 - +1 217 522 4373
- The GAR memorial museum is perhaps the best of its kind in Springfield. it has priceless artifacts, from the flag Booth tripped over at Ford's Theatre, to the complete set of encampment medallions. ... more on Yahoo! Travel
- Overview In this large assortment of Civil War memorabilia is Tintypes by Civil War photographer Mathew Brady. more on Yahoo! Travel
Grand Army of the Republic Memorial Museum
629 South SeventhSpringfield, IL 62703-1636
CIllinois State Capital
- 2nd and Capitol
Springfield, Illinois - +1 217 782 2099
- Overview The first legislative session was held in the "new" state capitol in 1877. The growth of the state had increased the need for more file, storage, and office space than the "old" one allowed. Today it is the center of state government and houses the offices of the Governor, Lt. Governor, Attorney ... more on Online-springfield.com
- Overview The 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 IL politics in action ... more on EnjoyIllinois.com
Illinois State Capital
2nd and CapitolSpringfield, Illinois
DIllinois Korean War Memorial
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- 1441 Monument Avenue
Springfield, IL 62702-2662 - +1 217 782 2717
- Overview This memorial was built for the Illinois citizens who fought in the Korean War. more on Yahoo! Travel
- Overview The 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 surrounded by four larger-than-life warriors representing the five branches of the armed forces - Army, Navy... more on State.il.us
Illinois Korean War Memorial
1441 Monument AvenueSpringfield, IL 62702-2662
ESpringfield Art Association/Edwards Place
- 700 N. 4th Street
Springfield, IL 62702 - +1 217 523 2631
- i liked edward. but it wasnt as fun as mojos on a saturday night . i cant think of 25 more words to write about edwrds place. more on Yahoo! Travel
- Overview This 19th-century social and political life, this beautifully preserved mansion saw many visitors including ... more on Yahoo! Travel
Springfield Art Association/Edwards Place
700 N. 4th StreetSpringfield, IL 62702
FLincoln Home National Historic Site
- 413 South Eighth Street
Springfield, IL 62701 - +1 217 492 4241
- Highlights: visitor center, guided tours, wheelch… more
- Overview An Abe Lincoln home. more on Yahoo! Travel
- Overview Lincoln Home National Historic Site preserves the Springfield, Illinois home Abraham Lincoln lived in from 1844 to 1861, before becoming the 16th President of the United States. The presidential memorial includes a four-block historic district surrounding the home and a visitor center. The house,... more on En.wikipedia.org
Lincoln Home National Historic Site
413 South Eighth StreetSpringfield, IL 62701
GDana-Thomas House State Historic Site
- 301 East Lawrence
Springfield, IL 62703-2232 - +1 217 782 6776
- Highlights: wheelchair accessible more
- Overview Frank Lloyd Wright designed Prairie Style House. Thirty-five room mansion with original art glass and furnishings. more on EnjoyIllinois.com
- Overview The Dana-Thomas House is a well-preserved sample of a Frank Lloyd Wright prairie-style home. The house, built during 1902 to 1904, displays more than 250 samples of Wright's art-glass doors and windows, as well ... more on Weather.com
Dana-Thomas House State Historic Site
301 East LawrenceSpringfield, IL 62703-2232
HIllinois State Museum
Springfield, IL 62706-0001- +1 217 782 7386
- We absoultly loved the museum. My children ages 7,10 & 12 had a great time and actually retained what they learned thanks to the scavanger ... more on Yahoo! Travel
- Overview With a new State of the art interactive computer exhibit and a hands on learning center, this museum is full ... more on Yahoo! Travel
Illinois State Museum
Springfield, IL 62706-0001
IOld State Capitol State Historic Site
Springfield, IL 62701- +1 217 785 7961
- Overview Restored with period furnishings, this is where Lincoln delivered his speech and where he lay in state before his burial. more on Yahoo! Travel
- Overview The Old State Capitol 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 Supreme ... more on Weather.com
Old State Capitol State Historic Site
Springfield, IL 62701
JCamp Butler National Cemetery
- 5063 Camp Butler Rd
Springfield, IL 62707 - +1 314 260 8691
- Highlights: wheelchair accessible more
- This was a major training camp for Union soldiers, established by General Sherman. It was also a POW camp where 700 of 2000 Confederate ... more on Yahoo! Travel
- Overview Once a Civil War training camp and Confederate prison is now one of 14-national cemeteries established by Lincoln. more on Yahoo! Travel
Camp Butler National Cemetery
5063 Camp Butler RdSpringfield, IL 62707
