1908 Race Riot Walking Tour

This is a self-guided walking tour that remembers one of Springfield's darker moments, the Race Riot of 1908.  

Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

Take the easy way out of Springfield. Catch a direct flight to Chiciago, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Orlando, or Ft. Myers/Punta Gorda. Service by American Airlines, United and Allegiant. Pick up your car rental when you land.

Amtrak

Amtrak offers many packages for visitors to the Springfield area. A quick, convenient way to reach Springfield through either St. Louis or Chicago.

Avis Car Rental

Avis Car Rental and its subsidiaries operate one of the world's best-known car rental brands with approximately 5,200 locations in more than 165 countries.

Budget Car Rental

Car rentals including sedans, trucks, SUV's and more from Budget.

Capitol Complex Visitors Center

If you’re interested in information and exhibits about the Capitol Complex, including the State Capitol, the State Archives, State Library, and state office buildings, be sure to visit the Capitol Complex Visitors Center.

Downtown Architectural Walking Tour

Join Anthony Rubano, architectural historian, for a walking tour of historic downtown Springfield. Anthony discusses the architectural styles, materials and treatments that make of the heart of this historic area. Tours begin in front of the Lincoln-Herndon Law Offices, corner of the Old State Capitol Plaza, (6th & Adams Streets).

Greyhound Bus Lines

Greyhound Lines, Inc. is the largest provider of intercity bus transportation, serving more than 3,800 destinations across North America with a modern, environmentally friendly fleet.

Here I Have Lived Exhibits

Life-sized bronze statues bring to life the daily happenings of the town in which Lincoln lived. A collection of more than 30 outdoor exhibits allow visitors to approach, touch and even take rubbings of the medallions that symbolize each story.

Here I Have Lived Exhibits

View over 40 outdoor interpretive exhibits placed throughout the downtown area to experience Springfield as Abraham Lincoln knew it. Each exhibit is intended to capture a moment in time for Lincoln and how he was affected by the people, places and events he encountered in his hometown. Each story is accompanied by graphics or photographs and a medallion that is symbolic of that particular story. Visitors are encouraged to collect rubbings of each medallion.