Springfield, where history comes alive
Visitor information
Welcome to Springfield, Ill., home of Abraham Lincoln. The map on the opposite page features some of the city’s historic sites and places of interest. Besides visiting individual venue websites, you can access some venue information (plus bar and restaurant directories) via the Illinois Times calendar at http://illinoistimes.com.
Getting around
For those traveling by motor vehicle, the map includes locations of parking garages, parking lots and the directions of one-way streets to help you get around downtown. For those looking for other modes of transportation, Springfield Mass Transit District offers a “Historic Sites Route.” Service begins at 8:15 a.m. Monday through Saturday (no service on holidays), and you can ride all day for only $3. Buses run every half hour. Visit their website at http://smtd.org or phone, 217-522-5531.
History Comes Alive!
Downtown historic sites participate throughout the year in a program called History Comes Alive! Live performances, including storytellers, period music and costumed interpreters, bring the sights and sounds from the past to life. You will be transported to Lincoln’s time. For information on these events visit the calendar at http://illinoistimes.com, phone 217-545-7300 or go to http://visitspringfieldillinois.com.
DOWNTOWN SITES
01 Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library 112 N. Sixth St., 800-610-2094. Hours: 9am-5pm Mon-Fri, exhibits only. Hours subject to change, please call. Free.
02 Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum 212 N. Sixth St., 800-610-2094. Hours: 9am-5pm Mon-Fri. Hours subject to change, please call. Admission.
03 Dana-Thomas House - A Frank Lloyd Wright design 301 E. Lawrence Ave., 217-782- 6776. Hours: 9am-5pm Wed-Sun. Last tour 3:45pm. Hours subject to change, please call. Donation.
04 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Statue Freedom Corner, Second and Capitol avenues.
05 Elijah Iles House: Museum of Springfield History 628 S. Seventh St., 217-492-5929. Hours: 12-4pm Wed and Sat and by appt. Closed Nov-Mar. Hours subject to change, please call. Donation.
06 Edwards Place historic home 700 N. Fourth St., 217-523-2631. Tours: 1pm, 2pm, 3pm Tue-Fri and 12pm, 1pm, 2pm Sat. Hours subject to change, please call. Admission.
07 Executive Mansion 410 E. Jackson St., 217-782-6450. Hours: 9:30-11:30am, 2-3:30pm Tue and Thu, 9:30-11am Sat. Hours subject to change, please call. Free.
08 Grand Army of the Republic Memorial Museum 629 S. Seventh St., 217-522-4373. Hours: 10am-4pm Tue-Sat. Closed in Dec. Hours subject to change, please call. Donation.
09 Illinois Firefighters Memorial 401 S. Second St., 217-782-0600.
10 Illinois Police Officers Memorial 401 S. Second St., 217-782-2099.
11 Illinois State Capitol 301 S. Second St., 217-782-2099. Hours: 8am-4pm Mon-Fri, 9am- 3pm Sat. Hours subject to change, please call. Free.
12 Illinois State Library Gwendolyn Brooks Bldg. 300 S. Second St., 217-785-5600. Hours: 8am-4:30pm Mon-Fri. Hours subject to change, please call. Free.
13 Illinois State Museum Gwendolyn Brooks Bldg. 300 S. Second St., 217-785-5600. The museum is currently closed but may reopen. Please call.
14 Kidzeum of Health and Science 412 E. Adams St., 217-971-4435. Not open as of press time. Coming soon.
15 Korean War National Museum 9 S. Old Capitol Plaza, 217-523- 7230. Hours: 10am-5pm Tue-Sat. Hours subject to change, please call. Donation.
16 Lincoln Depot 930 E. Monroe St., 217-544-8695. Hours: 10am-4pm Mon-Fri. Contact for availability on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. Free.
17 Lincoln Family Pew – First Presbyterian Church 321 S. Seventh St., 217-528-4311. Hours: Jun-Sept., 10am-4pm Mon- Thu, 10am-12pm Fri. Also by appt. Free.
18 Lincoln-Herndon Law Office 1 S. Old Capitol Plaza, 217-785- 7960. Closed for reconstruction.
19 Lincoln Home National Historic Site 413 S. Eighth St., 217-492-4241. 8:30am-5pm Mon-Sun. Free. Partial
20 Lincoln Ledger Chase Bank 1 E. Old State Capitol Plaza, 217-527-3860. Hours: 8am- 5:30pm Mon-Fri, 8am-12pm Sat. Free.
21 Old State Capitol 1 Old State Capitol Plaza, 217-785- 7960. Hours: 9am-5pm Mon-Sun. Extended summer hours. Hours subject to change, please call. Donation.
22 Old State Capitol Tourist Information Center 1 Old State Capitol Plaza, 217-785- 7960. Hours: 9am-5pm Wed-Sun. Holiday closings. Hours subject to change, please call.
23 Prairie Capital Convention Center 1 Convention Center Plaza, 217- 788-8800.
24 Union Square Park 212 N. Sixth St., 217-557-4588. Hours: Daily, 8am-10pm. Free.
25 Union Station – Lincoln: From History to Hollywood 500 E. Madison St., 217-557- 4588. Hours: Daily, 9am-5pm. Hours subject to change, please call. Free.
26 Vachel Lindsay Home 603 S. Fifth St., 217-524-0901. Hours: 10am-4pm Tue-Sat. Hours subject to change, please call. Donation.
PARKING
6th St. & Capitol Ave. 6th St. & Madison St. at Presidential Library & Museum
6th St. between Washington St. & Adams St. (underground)
7th St. & Capitol Ave. (under public library)
7th St. at Lincoln Home 7th St. & Monroe St. 7th St. & Washington St. Edwards St. & College St. 2nd St. & Cook St. at Dana Thomas House
4th St. & Washington St. 9th St. & Adams St.
