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

NOTE: The tour spans over 1.5 miles, includes more than 24 audio stories, and takes approximately 1-2 hours to complete.

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• First Presbyterian Church - Notice the red brick church across the street on our left? This is the First Presbyterian Church, also known as the Lincoln Family Church. The Lincolns first attended in 1850 after the tragic loss of their three-year-old son Edward. They sought comfort and understanding here.
• Dean House - Pause here and observe the large brown house with green shutters to our left. This is the Dean House. Who were the Deans, you might ask? A clever woman with a prospector husband! Harriet Dean purchased this land just days before her husband Frederick left to search for gold in California. He found no gold but returned to Springfield to find a cozy home. Sounds pretty good, right? Plus, who wouldn’t want to live next to the Lincolns?
• Lincoln-Herndon Law Offices State Historic Site - Pause here and look at the three-story brick building on our left. This is where Lincoln worked in the mid-1800s. Clients would visit the Lincoln-Herndon Law Offices. Imagine being one of them! You’re here due to a dispute with your neighbor over some chickens. They’ve been wandering off, damaging your vegetable and flower gardens. You seek advice from either Abraham Lincoln or his partner William H. Herndon. These were their law offices.
• Old State Capitol State Historic Site - Take your time admiring the Old Capitol State Building on our right. You can’t miss it! We just saw Lincoln’s law office. Now, this is where his political career truly took off. Springfield residents may not all have known Lincoln the Lawyer personally, but they likely knew Lincoln the Politician! Shaking hands, telling jokes, and attending public events, Lincoln was everywhere. And standing at six-foot-four, he was hard to miss!
• Union Square Park - The papers Lincoln is holding here are his second inaugural address, delivered in March of 1865. The Civil War was nearing its end. Slavery in the United States would soon be abolished. And a month later, Lincoln would be assassinated. We’ll hear more about all of these things soon. For now, here is perhaps the most famous excerpt from Lincoln’s speech:
• Lincoln Statue - Here we see a different, more contemplative version of Lincoln. He’s clutching his coat against the cold, gazing at something far away. What could he be thinking of? His time in Springfield, his hopes and dreams? Or maybe he’s preparing himself for war.
• Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum - Pause here. On our 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 drafts of speeches, and more, though the most valuable artifacts are available only for research purposes. 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. No, it wasn’t named that in Lincoln’s day. It was simply known as The Depot, but it’s from here where Lincoln’s hands became bruised from shaking so many hands. He was bidding farewell to his friends, colleagues, and hundreds of complete strangers. Lincoln was on his way to Washington, about to be inaugurated as the next president of the United States.

• GPS-powered, self-guided audio tour via app
• Pre-recorded audio commentary (downloadable/streamable)
• Text transcripts of audio narration
• Self-paced format (start/pause/resume anytime)
• Lifetime access with customer support (chat/email)
• Suggested walking/driving itinerary with directions
• Offline GPS-enabled route map
• No in-person guide or physical equipment needed
• Tour is not an entrance ticket to the park

• Entrance fees, in-person guide, headphones, transport, parking, food,Wi-Fi or cellular data, rentals

Discover Abraham Lincoln like never before with this self-guided walking tour of historic Springfield. Wander through the neighborhood of the 16th president, visit the home where he resided before moving to the White House, and explore his former law office! As you visit these historic landmarks, your audio guide will unveil the true person behind the legend. So, put on your top hat and set off on a scenic walk that’s truly historic!

After booking, be sure to check your email or text messages to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the specified starting point.

Enjoy new, lifetime access with no expiration. Use it anytime, on any trip, as often as you like.

Please note, this is not an entrance ticket. Verify opening hours before your visit.

• How To Access: After booking, you’ll get an email and text with setup instructions and password (search “audio tour” in emails and texts). • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password sent by email and text. • MUST download the tour 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
• New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
• For the best experience, bring headphones/earbuds for your walking tour.
• The tour requires a supported mobile device for navigation. Please use an iPhone with iOS 15 or later, an Android device with Android 9 or later, or an iPad/tablet with GPS and cellular service.
• Your password can be used on the same number of devices as travelers booked. Enter the same password on each device.

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