• Lincoln Home National Historic Site Visitor Center - Stop at the intersection with 8th Street. Observe the house across the street, on the corner to the left. It’s a tan house with green shutters, known as Abraham Lincoln’s home, the only house he ever purchased.

NOTE: This 1.2-mile tour highlights Springfield’s key sites in 1-1.5 hours.

Purchase once, enjoy for a year! Perfect for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.

• Dean House - Pause here to view the large brown house with green shutters on the left. This is the Dean House. Who were the Deans? A clever woman with a prospector husband! Harriet Dean bought this land just before her husband Frederick left for California in search of gold. He found none but returned to Springfield to a welcoming home. Quite appealing, especially living next to the Lincolns!

• First Presbyterian Church - Notice the red brick church across the street on the left? That’s the First Presbyterian Church, also known as the Lincoln Family Church. The Lincolns began attending in 1850 after the tragic loss of their three-year-old son Edward. They sought comfort and understanding here.

• Lincoln-Herndon Law Offices State Historic Site - Pause to view the three-story brick building on the left. This is where Lincoln worked in the mid-1800s. Clients visited the Lincoln-Herndon Law Offices. Imagine being one of them! You’re here due to a dispute with a neighbor over chickens damaging your gardens. You seek advice from Abraham Lincoln or his partner William H. Herndon. These were their law offices.

• Old State Capitol State Historic Site - Take a moment to admire the Old Capitol State Building on the right. It’s unmissable! We just saw Lincoln’s law office, and now this is where his political career truly took off. Springfield residents may not have all known Lincoln the Lawyer, but they likely knew Lincoln the Politician! Shaking hands, sharing jokes, and attending public events, Lincoln was everywhere. At six-foot-four, he was hard to overlook!

• Union Square Park - The papers Lincoln holds here are his second inaugural address, delivered in March 1865. The Civil War was nearing its conclusion. Slavery in the United States would soon be abolished. A month later, Lincoln would be assassinated. More on these topics soon. For now, here is perhaps the most famous excerpt from Lincoln’s speech:

• Lincoln Statue - Here is a different, more thoughtful version of Lincoln. He’s clutching his coat against the cold, gazing into the distance. What might he be contemplating? His time in Springfield, his aspirations? Or perhaps he’s preparing for war.

• Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum - Pause here. On the left stands the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum. This expansive library is 50 percent larger than any other dedicated to a US president. Inside are presidential documents, early speech drafts, and more, though the most valuable artifacts are reserved for research. The museum also features life-size dioramas depicting Lincoln’s life.

• Lincoln Depot - This red brick building near the train tracks on the corner of East Monroe is Lincoln Depot. It wasn’t named that in Lincoln’s time; it was simply The Depot. From here, Lincoln’s hands became sore from shaking so many hands. He was bidding farewell to friends, colleagues, and hundreds of strangers. Lincoln was on his way to Washington, about to be inaugurated as the next president of the United States.

• Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
• Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
• Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
• Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
• Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
• Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
• Learn more: dive deeper into any story you enjoyed with extra stories.
• Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!

• Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations

Experience Abraham Lincoln like never before with this self-guided walking tour of historic Springfield. Wander through the 16th president’s former neighborhood, visit the house where he resided before moving to the White House, and drop by his previous law office! As you discover these historic landmarks, your audio guide will unveil the man behind the legend. So, prepare your top hat and set off on a scenic walk worthy of the history books!

After booking, check your email to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action, enter your unique password, and access your tour. These steps require a reliable internet/Wi-Fi connection. From there, follow the audio instructions and the route.

Purchase once, and enjoy for a year! Perfect for extended stays and return visits over the next 12 months.

This is not an entrance ticket. Verify opening hours before your visit.

• How to access: Once you book a tour, you’ll get a confirmation email and text with instructions: • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password • Download the tour MUST DO while in strong wifi/cellular Works offline after download
• How to start touring: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction.
• Go to the starting point No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
• Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you
• Savings tips: Walking tours: couples can share one tour by splitting headphones
• Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.