Land of Lincoln Smartphone Audio APP Self Guided Walking Tour
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Explore historic Springfield and hear Lincoln's history and the stories behind the sites connected to Honest Abe. Go at your own pace and schedule. Advantages of this tour? Our app offers immersive location aware walking tours navigated by your smart phone. Go at your own pace, on your own schedule and on your own terms. It's like a real life tour guide. Best deal in town. We use professional narration, production and music to bring the history to life. Walk at your own pace and hear the stories of what you see. Stop anytime. The tour never expires. Listen remotely after taking the in person tour. You’ll see his old home, his church, his office, the buildings he frequented, murals of Abe and the places named in his honor. And I’ll share with you his coming-of-age story from a one room log cabin in Kentucky to becoming the 16th President of the United states.
Departure Point
- Our historic tour starts outside the visitors center where you can pick up a free ticket (if available) to tour the Lincoln house later on our tour.
- The tour ends at Abe's Presidential library, where you'll hear about his accomplishments and end.
- Audio guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Lincoln Home National Historic Site Visitor Center426 South 7th Street, Springfield, IL 62703The tour starts at the Lincoln home visitors center where you'll hear about Abe's early days, and get a chance to pic up a ticket (if available) to see his house. Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Lincoln Home National Historic Site413 S 8th St, , Springfield, IllinoisThe tour will take you to Lincoln's home, where you'll hear about his early life, how he settled in Springfield, his wife, family and home. Duration: 10 minutesStop At: First Presbyterian Church321 S 7th St, Springfield, IllinoisThe tour will stop by Lincoln's Church, you learn about his religious beliefs, his seat in the church, and learn about his history here. Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Lincoln-Herndon Law Offices State Historic Site6th & Adams Streets, Springfield, IllinoisYou'll stop by Lincoln's old law office and hear the story of his career as a lawyer. Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Old State CapitolSpringfield, IL 62701Lincoln's old stomping grounds, hear the story of his history here and his death. Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Young Lincoln MuralNorthwest Old State Capitol Plaza, Springfield, IL 62701The tour stops at a special mural with a history connected to the Civil war, you'll hear about young Lincoln, and learn about things he loved. Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Union Square Park212 N 6th St, Springfield, IllinoisWe will stop in Union Square Park and you'll hear about his time as president and his death. Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum212 N 6th St, Northeast corner of 6th and Jefferson, Springfield, IllinoisThe tour ends outside the Presidential Library. Duration: Not AvailableAdditional Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The tour never expires, take it anytime, at you own pace
- One Tour in Springfield on our walking tour app
- No food, drinks or admission tickets, everything is outside.
Explore historic Springfield and hear Lincoln's history and the stories behind the sites connected to Honest Abe. Go at your own pace and schedule. Advantages of this tour? Our app offers immersive location aware walking tours navigated by your smart phone. Go at your own pace, on your own schedule and on your own terms. It's like a real life tour guide. Best deal in town. We use professional narration, production and music to bring the history to life. Walk at your own pace and hear the stories of what you see. Stop anytime. The tour never expires. Listen remotely after taking the in person tour. You’ll see his old home, his church, his office, the buildings he frequented, murals of Abe and the places named in his honor. And I’ll share with you his coming-of-age story from a one room log cabin in Kentucky to becoming the 16th President of the United states.
Departure Point
- Our historic tour starts outside the visitors center where you can pick up a free ticket (if available) to tour the Lincoln house later on our tour.
- The tour ends at Abe's Presidential library, where you'll hear about his accomplishments and end.
- Audio guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Lincoln Home National Historic Site Visitor Center426 South 7th Street, Springfield, IL 62703The tour starts at the Lincoln home visitors center where you'll hear about Abe's early days, and get a chance to pic up a ticket (if available) to see his house. Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Lincoln Home National Historic Site413 S 8th St, , Springfield, IllinoisThe tour will take you to Lincoln's home, where you'll hear about his early life, how he settled in Springfield, his wife, family and home. Duration: 10 minutesStop At: First Presbyterian Church321 S 7th St, Springfield, IllinoisThe tour will stop by Lincoln's Church, you learn about his religious beliefs, his seat in the church, and learn about his history here. Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Lincoln-Herndon Law Offices State Historic Site6th & Adams Streets, Springfield, IllinoisYou'll stop by Lincoln's old law office and hear the story of his career as a lawyer. Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Old State CapitolSpringfield, IL 62701Lincoln's old stomping grounds, hear the story of his history here and his death. Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Young Lincoln MuralNorthwest Old State Capitol Plaza, Springfield, IL 62701The tour stops at a special mural with a history connected to the Civil war, you'll hear about young Lincoln, and learn about things he loved. Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Union Square Park212 N 6th St, Springfield, IllinoisWe will stop in Union Square Park and you'll hear about his time as president and his death. Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum212 N 6th St, Northeast corner of 6th and Jefferson, Springfield, IllinoisThe tour ends outside the Presidential Library. Duration: Not AvailableAdditional Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The tour never expires, take it anytime, at you own pace
- One Tour in Springfield on our walking tour app
- No food, drinks or admission tickets, everything is outside.
Need To Know Info
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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