Sightseeing
History BuffDana-Thomas House
FreeYou take a guided tour of a 35-room Frank Lloyd Wright Prairie house filled with his original art glass and furniture in Springfield.
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Lincoln Home National Historic Site
Lincoln Home National Historic Site is a sightseeing stop in Springfield, IL. Cost: free.
426 S 7th St · Springfield, IL
Why you should go…
Abraham Lincoln lived in this twelve-room house from 1844 to 1861, and it is the only home he ever owned. The National Park Service has restored it to its 1860 appearance, and rangers lead tours through both floors. Pick up a free tour ticket at the visitor center desk on South Seventh Street, then walk the four surrounding blocks of period houses. Tickets can run out on busy days between March and November, so arrive early.
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