Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area, Springfield

#32 among attractions in Springfield

Protected area, Nature

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The Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area is a National Heritage Area in central Illinois telling the story of Abraham Lincoln. A National Heritage Area is a federal-designated area intended to encourage historic preservation and an appreciation of the history and heritage of the site. While National Heritage Areas are not federally owned or managed, the National Park Service provides an advisory role and some technical, planning and financial assistance. ()

Coordinates: 39°47'60"N, 89°38'52"W

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Downtown SpringfieldSpringfield United States

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Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Prairie Capital Convention Center, Illinois State Capitol, First Presbyterian Church, Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum.

~860 ftNE
Convention center, Entertainment, Performing arts
Prairie Capital Convention Center, Springfield
5 min walk • Bank of Springfield Center is a 7,700-seat multi-purpose arena located in Springfield, Illinois.
~1730 ftW
Domed seat of state government
Illinois State Capitol, Springfield
9 min walk • The Illinois State Capitol, situated in the city of Springfield, stands as a testament to the architectural grandeur of the late 19th century and the political heart of Illinois. This impressive building, which serves as the seat of government for the state, is not...
~560 ftSE
Church
First Presbyterian Church, Springfield
3 min walk • First Presbyterian Church is a congregation of the Presbyterian Church located in downtown Springfield, Illinois. This is the church that President Abraham Lincoln and his family attended while they lived in Springfield.
~490 ftNW
Museum, History museum, Library
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum, Springfield
3 min walk • The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum documents the life of the 16th U.S. president, Abraham Lincoln, and the course of the American Civil War.
~490 ftNW
Museum, Historical place, Greek Revival architecture
Old State Capitol State Historic Site, Springfield
3 min walk • The Old State Capitol State Historic Site, in Springfield, Illinois, is the fifth capitol building built for the U.S. state of Illinois. It was built in the Greek Revival style in 1837–1840, and served as the state house from 1840 to 1876. It is the site of candidacy announcements by Abraham Lincoln in 1858 and Barack Obama in 2007.
~1270 ftSE
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Lincoln Home National Historic Site, Springfield
7 min walk • Lincoln Home National Historic Site preserves the Springfield, Illinois home and related historic district where Abraham Lincoln lived from 1844 to 1861, before becoming the 16th president of the United States.
0.4 miSW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Dana-Thomas House, Springfield
12 min walk • The Dana–Thomas House is a home in Prairie School style designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright. Built 1902–04 for patron Susan Lawrence Dana, it is located along East Lawrence Avenue in Springfield, Illinois.
~140 ftNW
Museum, Historical place
Lincoln-Herndon Law Office, Springfield
1 min walk • The Lincoln-Herndon Law Offices State Historic Site is a historic brick building built in 1841 in the U.S. state of Illinois. It is located at 6th and Adams Streets in Springfield, Illinois.
~1600 ftS
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Vachel Lindsay House, Springfield
8 min walk • The Vachel Lindsay House is a historic house museum at 603 South 5th Street in Springfield, Illinois. Built in 1848, it was the birthplace and lifelong home of poet Vachel Lindsay. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1971.
0.5 miSW
Museum, Specialty museum, Art gallery
Illinois State Museum, Springfield
12 min walk • The Illinois State Museum features the life, land, people and art of the State of Illinois. The headquarters museum is located on Spring and Edwards Streets, one block southwest of the Illinois State Capitol, in Springfield.
~1510 ftSW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Illinois Executive Mansion, Springfield
8 min walk • The Illinois Governor's Mansion is the official residence of the governor of Illinois. It is located in the state capital, Springfield, Illinois. The Italianate-style Mansion was designed by Chicago architect John M.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area?

Nearby attractions include Studio on 6th, Springfield (1 min walk), Lincoln-Herndon Law Office, Springfield (1 min walk), Central Springfield Historic District, Springfield (2 min walk), Old State Capitol State Historic Site, Springfield (3 min walk).

How to get to Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area by public transport?

The nearest stations to Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area:

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Springfield (7 min walk)