The Lincoln Home National Historic Site in Springfield, Illinois, United States, is a must-visit tourist attraction that offers visitors a glimpse into the life of …
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Mar 31, 2025
If you're visiting Springfield, this is a must! The house is amazing and the tour guides really go out of their way to tell you about Lincoln the person and his life with his family for the 17 years …Full review by Shawn F
Feb 7, 2025
Really nice piece of history. I pretty much had the entire site to myself. I highly recommend taking the FREE tour of the Lincoln home. Very informative.Full review by 361richardw
Feb 1, 2025
Start at the visitor's center. You will receive a map that covers 4 city blocks. My friend and I soaked up each site, and we read every plaque.Full review by Kathy D
Does anybody know if the building itself is open to public yet?
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As of October 1st, NONE of the buildings are open. Yet, you can still walk through the entire site, and get a good feeling of what life was like in 1860 Springfield. You can walk onto the …
As of October 1st, NONE of the buildings are open. Yet, you can still walk through the entire site, and get a good feeling of what life was like in 1860 Springfield. You can walk onto the grounds of the Lincoln house, but the Visitor's Center, and all of the buildings are closed. I'd still highly recommend visiting the site.
Are the grounds only open at Lincoln Home National Historic Site due to Covid 19?
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Tours of the home are not available due to Covid-19 restrictions, but you can walk around and see the outside. The Visitors Center at the site is closed as well.
The tour is about thirty minutes. If you're a Lincoln scholar, it's superficial. That's a shame because the house is amazing. You almost expect the family to walk in the door. I understand …
The tour is about thirty minutes. If you're a Lincoln scholar, it's superficial. That's a shame because the house is amazing. You almost expect the family to walk in the door. I understand much more about Lincoln after having toured the house.
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How do I make a reservation for my group to tour the Lincoln Home?
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Groups of 15 or more must make a reservation through the Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau. SCVB will help you set up a schedule so you can visit the sites...
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