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Lincoln Tomb, Springfield, IL

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Lincoln Tomb

1500 Monument Ave · Springfield, IL

Why you should go…

Lincoln Tomb State Historic Site in Oak Ridge Cemetery holds the remains of Abraham Lincoln, Mary Todd Lincoln and three of their four sons. A 117-foot granite obelisk rises over the monument, which was designed by sculptor Larkin Mead and built with donations from across the country. A bronze recasting of Gutzon Borglum's head of Lincoln stands in front of the entrance. Inside, marble corridors with bronze statues of Lincoln lead to the burial chamber.

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  • #presidential tomb
  • #state historic site
  • #oak ridge cemetery
  • #monument

Good to know

General sightseeing guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • The forecast is part of the ticket

    Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.

  • Golden hour sells out first

    Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.

  • Dress a layer warmer

    It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.

  • Timed entry is common

    Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Lincoln Tomb, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Museums
    Iconic

    Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

    Under $25

    Walk through life-size scenes of Lincoln's boyhood cabin and White House years, then see original documents.

    1.5 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums

  • Sightseeing
    Iconic

    Lincoln Home National Historic Site

    Free

    Tour the only home Abraham Lincoln ever owned and walk the restored four-block neighborhood around it.

    1.9 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    History Buff

    Dana-Thomas House

    Free

    You take a guided tour of a 35-room Frank Lloyd Wright Prairie house filled with his original art glass and furniture in Springfield.

    2.0 mi awayMore like this