• 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 of the road. It’s a tan house with green shutters. That’s 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.

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

• Dean House - Pause here and view the large brown house with green shutters to our left. This is the Dean House. Curious about the Deans? Harriet Dean, a clever woman with a prospector husband, bought this land just days before her husband Frederick left to search for gold in California. He didn’t find gold, but returned to Springfield to a comfortable home. Sounds delightful, doesn’t it? Plus, who wouldn’t want to live next to the Lincolns?

• First Presbyterian Church - Notice the red brick church across the street on our left? That’s the First Presbyterian Church, also known as the Lincoln Family Church. The Lincolns first attended in 1850 after the passing of their three-year-old son Edward. It was a heartbreaking loss for them both. They sought solace and meaning in the church.

• Lincoln-Herndon Law Offices State Historic Site - Pause here and observe 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. It’s unmissable! 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 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 events 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 pondering? His time in Springfield, his hopes and dreams? Or perhaps 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.

• 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 lived before moving to the White House, and drop by his old law office! As you discover these historic landmarks, your audio guide will unveil the man behind the legend. So don your top hat and set off on a scenic walk worthy of the history books!

After booking, 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 designated starting point.

Purchase once and use for an entire year! Perfect for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.

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
• Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
• For the best experience, bring headphones/earbuds for your walking tour.
• For the best experience, please use an iPhone running iOS 15 or later, an Android device running version 9 or later, or an iPad/tablet with GPS and cellular connectivity, as these are recommended for navigation.

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