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3 Best Free Things to Do in Springfield, Illinois
Springfield, Illinois, United States
Experience Springfield, Illinois, without breaking the bank!
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Visit the Lincoln Sites
W Oak Ridge St
Springfield, IL
Monday:
9:00 AM – 4:45 PM
Tuesday:
9:00 AM – 4:45 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM – 4:45 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM – 4:45 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM – 4:45 PM
Saturday:
9:00 AM – 4:45 PM
Sunday:
9:00 AM – 4:45 PM
Lincoln's tomb is one of the many free Abraham Lincoln sites in Springfield, Illinois. Visitors can also view the Lincoln's Home from when they lived in Springfield, the reconstructed New Salem, the village where Abraham Lincoln lived as a young man, The Old State Capitol where Lincoln spoke the immortal words “A house divided against itself cannot stand…” and more!
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Enjoy fresh air in one of our many parks
2301 E Lake Shore Dr
Springfield, IL
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday:
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday:
1:00 – 4:00 PM
Springfield, Illinois, has multiple parks, trails, and green spaces for you to stroll, relax, and enjoy. Lincoln Memorial Garden, one of our favorites, represents the landscape Abraham Lincoln would have known growing up and living in the Midwest. Sitting in the woods of the Gardens are 2 larger than life troll sculptures, perfect for selfies!
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Marvel at architectural beauty
301 E Lawrence Ave
Springfield, IL
Monday:
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Tuesday:
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
The Dana-Thomas House is one of the most unique and lavish structures designed by Frank Lloyd Wright during his early Prairie period. The home was built for Springfield socialite, Susan Lawrence Dana. She was known for her hospitality, unforgettable parties and concerts as well as community, social and political involvement. Visitors can find several other impressive architectural designs in Springfield, Illinois, such as the Capitol Building.