Lincoln Home National Historic Site - Activities

Lincoln Home: The only access to the Lincoln Home is with a free ticket for a specific tour time. Free tickets and Site orientation are provided at the Visitor Center Information Desk. School groups, charter tours, or other large groups must reserve Lincoln Home tours in advance by contacting the Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau at 1-800-545-7300 or at www.visit-springfieldillinois.

Visitor Center: The free Lincoln Home tour tickets are distributed at the Visitor Center Information Desk. The Visitor Center also offers an orientation film, temporary exhibits, a Museum Shop, Springfield area information, and restrooms.

Exhibits are located within the historic Lincoln neighborhood, including "What a Pleasant Home Abe Lincoln Has" in the Dean House which focuses on the Lincoln family"s life in Springfield and "If These Walls Could Talk” in the Arnold house which focuses on historic preservation.

Stroll through the four-block historic area to see some of the houses of the Lincoln neighborhood.

You should plan on 1½ to 2 hours for a comprehensive visit.

Other Springfield area Lincoln Attractions: Contact the Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau at 1-800-545-7300 or at www.visit-springfieldillinois for more information on the other Lincoln related attractions in or near Springfield.