A Great Getaway Weekend - Springfield, Illinois the Land Of Lincoln

Are you looking for a fun holiday vacation? If so, can I recommend it? If you live anywhere, a short drive from Illinois, a trip to Lincoln will be not only educational but also fun.

As per the Illinois Travel Guide, Springfield is located in downtown Lincoln. Springfield is where Abraham Lincoln bought the house (the only house he ever owned) and continued his legal practice (you can visit his law firm). It is also the city where he and Mary Todd Lincoln started their family and spent many happy and contented years.

Many of Lincoln’s famous heritage sites have been preserved and are open to visitors. Just take a walk around some of Lincoln's most iconic sites in and around Springfield.

Lincoln home.

Located on 8th Street and Jackson Street, Lincoln House is preserved as part of eight historic neighborhoods. You can actually visit the house where Abraham Lincoln lived from 1844 to 1861. He lived here when he learned that he had won the Republican nomination for the presidential race of the United States. It is also the home he left for a visit to Washington and history as the nation's 16th president.

Many Lincoln home furniture are either antique from this period or are lovingly designed to look like Lincoln furniture.

Train depot and Lincoln farewell address

When Lincoln left Springfield for his inaugural visit to the White House, he first gave his famous farewell address, in which he confessed to many of his friends and neighbors in Springfield. This emotional speech became one of Lincoln's most famous speeches and was given at the train station before boarding his train. The warehouse has been refurbished and includes a public exhibition area.

New Salem, Illinois

New Salem is a small village where Lincoln lived in the 1830s. The village has been historically restored and you can walk around the town and visit the famous Lincoln houses and businesses that lived as a young man in his twenties.

The village is a few miles from Springfield. Choose a guided tour or spend the day wandering around the house, telling stories about Lincoln's countryside and listening to the villagers.

Lincoln Museum

Opened in 2007, the Lincoln Museum has many inspiring exhibits on Lincoln's life. Visitors are impressed by all of Lincoln's exhibitions and artifacts, including the rotating display of the most important treasures associated with Abraham Lincoln's life.

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum: With humble beginnings In 2005, the Illinois Attractions, Abraham Lincoln Museum and Library experienced significant success, helping it grow into the entire Presidential Library and its museum among the world's most widely read libraries. It is a 200,000-square-foot town consisting of a library, museum, art gallery and theater. If you're on a flight to Illinois, consider visiting this city to learn about the nation's history. Its library is probably the largest in the country, at least 50% larger than other public libraries.

Rock Springs Nature Reserve: In 1907, this protected area began as an 80-acre spring rock farm. This area is home to many species of plants and birds and is best suited for many recreational activities such as; Camping, hiking, cycling, cross-country skiing, horse riding, picnics, fishing, as well as enjoying nature. This is actually a place with a few things for every flight to Illinois. A trip through this park will definitely delight everyone.

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