Sightseeing
IconicLincoln Tomb
No admission feeWalk through the granite tomb in Oak Ridge Cemetery where Abraham Lincoln, his wife and three of their sons are buried.
Transit: reachable by public transit
Sports & Outdoors
Carpenter Park
A large north-side Springfield park on the Sangamon River, known for trails, wildlife viewing, and a protected nature preserve.
Carpenter Park Trail, Springfield, IL 62707 · Springfield, IL
About Carpenter Park
Carpenter Park sits on the northern edge of Springfield, west of Peoria Road, with the Sangamon River along its southern border. Visitors mostly come to walk its trails and watch nature. Volunteer groups from local conservation organizations hold work days here to plant native species and remove invasive plants. Part of the grounds is a state-designated nature preserve managed under Illinois guidelines. The park also has a historic stone shelter that can be reserved for picnics and gatherings during warmer months.
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