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Ollie #1 of 20 attractions in Springfield
5 of 5 stars 249 reviews
Owner description: In a stunning combination of scholarship and showmanship, the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum immerses you in Lincoln's world and...... more » Owner description: In a stunning combination of scholarship and showmanship, the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum immerses you in Lincoln's world and time. Journey from a rustic Indiana cabin to the Executive Mansion in the nation's capitol; follow the fate of America's 16th president and share the joys and sorrows of a family - and a nation. « less
Attraction type  History Museums; Libraries
Distance  0.4 km from city centre
Ollie #2 of 20 attractions in Springfield
5 of 5 stars 40 reviews

Reopened on April 23, 2009, now open 9-4 Wednesdays through Sundays. The Dana-Thomas House (DTH) was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1902 for Susan Lawrence Dana, a... more »

Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  1.1 km from city centre
Ollie #3 of 20 attractions in Springfield
4.5 of 5 stars 42 reviews

Oak Ridge Cemetery dates from the late 1850s and is known worldwide as the final resting place of the Lincoln family. In addition to the Tomb, the state's Vietnam Veternans... more »

Attraction type  Cemeteries; Monuments/ Statues
Ollie #4 of 20 attractions in Springfield
4.5 of 5 stars 71 reviews
Owner description: The only house Abraham Lincoln ever owned is the centerpiece of this four-block historic neighborhood. Lincoln and his family lived in the two-story...... more » Owner description: The only house Abraham Lincoln ever owned is the centerpiece of this four-block historic neighborhood. Lincoln and his family lived in the two-story house from 1844 until 1861, when their address changed to the White House. « less
Attraction type  Historic Sites; National Parks; Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas; History Museums
Distance  0.3 km from city centre
Ollie #5 of 20 attractions in Springfield
4.5 of 5 stars 28 reviews
Owner description: Painstakingly rebuilt after being disassembled in the 1960s, this Greek Revival masterpiece saw Lincoln serve as a lawyer and legislator. In 1858,...... more » Owner description: Painstakingly rebuilt after being disassembled in the 1960s, this Greek Revival masterpiece saw Lincoln serve as a lawyer and legislator. In 1858, Lincoln delivered his landmark "House Divided" speech in the Capitol's Representatives Hall. « less
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Government Buildings
Distance  0.5 km from city centre
Ollie #6 of 20 attractions in Springfield
4.5 of 5 stars 11 reviews

The Garden was designed by Jens Jensen to honor Abraham Lincoln.  It was established when the city built Lake Springfield. Although some, may come and say, " Where is the... more »

Attraction type  Gardens; Parks
Distance  12.5 km from city centre
Ollie #7 of 20 attractions in Springfield
4 of 5 stars 12 reviews

The current Illinois State Capitol building was completed in 1889 and has an architectural style based in the French Renaissance. It is shaped like a Latin cross aligned to the... more »

Attraction type  Government Buildings
Distance  0.9 km from city centre
Ollie #8 of 20 attractions in Springfield
4 of 5 stars 7 reviews
Attraction type  Water Parks; Amusement/ Theme Parks
Ollie #9 of 20 attractions in Springfield
4 of 5 stars 9 reviews
Historic Governor's mansion.
Attraction type  Government Buildings; Historic Sites
Distance  0.7 km from city centre
Ollie #10 of 20 attractions in Springfield
5 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  Golf Courses
Distance  8.4 km from city centre
Ollie #11 of 20 attractions in Springfield
4 of 5 stars 9 reviews
Attraction type  Museums
Distance  146.1 km from city centre
Ollie #12 of 20 attractions in Springfield
3.5 of 5 stars 20 reviews
More than 300 animals from Africa, Asia, Australia, North and South America call this popular zoo home.
Attraction type  Zoos
Distance  9.4 km from city centre
Ollie #13 of 20 attractions in Springfield
4 of 5 stars 5 reviews
Attraction type  Convention Centres
Distance  9.5 km from city centre
Ollie #14 of 20 attractions in Springfield
4 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Garden consisting of 9,000 square feet of greenhouse area and a conservatory featuring more than 150 species of tropical plants.
Attraction type  Gardens
Distance  3.3 km from city centre
Ollie #15 of 20 attractions in Springfield
5 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  Museums
Distance  0.4 km from city centre
Ollie #16 of 20 attractions in Springfield
4.5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Owner description: This wonderful private museum, owned by the Shea family, is loaded with gas station and oil company collectibles and is an internationally renowned,...... more » Owner description: This wonderful private museum, owned by the Shea family, is loaded with gas station and oil company collectibles and is an internationally renowned, must-see Route 66 landmark. « less
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  3.1 km from city centre
Ollie #17 of 20 attractions in Springfield
3.5 of 5 stars 12 reviews
Built in 1840, this building is where Abraham Lincoln maintained working law offices.
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  0.4 km from city centre
Ollie #18 of 20 attractions in Springfield
3.5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Attraction type  Shopping centres
Distance  6.5 km from city centre
Ollie #19 of 20 attractions in Springfield
3 of 5 stars 1 review
Visitors can tour this historic office building that once housed Abraham Lincoln's legal practice.
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Ollie #20 of 20 attractions in Springfield
2 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Attraction type  Golf Courses
Distance  12.5 km from city centre
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