Lincoln Home National Historic Site

This is a must do for anyone coming close to Springfield! You get to walk through the only home Abraham Lincoln ever owned! It is furnished with most of his original furniture. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and entertaining. Admission is free, you just have to get tickets before your tour. The parking lot is a pay lot. It was busy today so we got tickets for later in the day. That way we had time to go though the Lincoln presidential library. Which was excellent as well. I highly recommend everyone to come and enjoy this experience!

I would diffently recommend going here. You get to learn a lot about him and his family and friends. You get to walk around his town and see how he lived and what he did on a daily basis. My favorite part was going through his house and touching the railing that he touched. I think everybody would love to tour his house. It's really fun.

Bestttttt ! Highly recommended to each person who r interested ! Very much beautiful place for one day tour…. Stuffs r very helpful ! Visitor center is d best information center & quick watching short theatre too !

I’ve been to the Lincoln Museum and Presidential Library many times. I’m so mad at myself for not getting to his crib. The staff are all National Parks staff and they are wonderful, informative and helpful. The visitors center has a ton of info and a short on Lincoln in Springfield. The home is meticulously restored. Walking the streets of Abe’s neighborhood will catapult you into the mid 1800’s.

What a lovely National Park. Not only is Abraham Lincoln's hone super interesting and authentic, but the street is lined with historic homes and interesting information. When touring the home, you go upstairs and use the original handrail that Lincoln used...one of the young girls (maybe 11yo) in the group said "I am never washing my hand again, I touched where Lincoln touched." It was very cool. Shannon was our tour guide, volunteer, and she was great!! Worth the trip!!

After many years of wanting to visit, I finally made it. Not only President Lincoln's home but a other neighborhood homes are presented to help us recreate what it might have looked like in the 1840-60s. The tour of the Lincoln home is a guided tour by a park ranger so you get to hear interesting back stories that set the context. The house is well preserved, and I heard 60% of everything in there is original.

The Lincoln Home National Historic Site was the first stop on our "Lincoln weekend" in Springfield. While born in Kentucky, Abe Lincoln moved to Illinois while young with his family. The home still stands, although much of it was restored and repaired. They did a fantastic job of finding period-specific furniture and furnishings based on drawings and photos.

You start in their welcome center/gift shop. There is a brief presentation before you set out to see the house. It was a rainy day, but we did not let them stop us. The attached photos do the house justice, so I won't go into much more detail about what we saw. I already said I was impressed with the restoration and furnishings. Much of my comments are represented in the photos.

This home is only a part of a restored neighborhood of homes. These were the homes of Lincoln's friends and neighbors. Many are open to the public. Because of the weather, we chose to defer this part until our next visit.

This is a must-see for Lincoln fans and historians. It was well worth the price of entry (free).

This is a fantastic place to visit if you're interested in history. The tour guide is very knowledgeable and really brings the site to life. You'll learn a lot about President Lincoln's life and the historic significance of the site. One of the things that I really enjoyed about the site is how well-maintained it is. The grounds are clean and the buildings are in good shape, which makes for a really pleasant experience. The staff is also incredibly friendly and helpful. They're always happy to answer any questions you might have and make sure you're having a great time. There's plenty to do and see, whether you're interested in history or not. You can take a free guided tour of the site, explore the visitor center, or just wander around and take in the sights. Overall, I would highly recommend the Lincoln Home National Historic Site to anyone looking for a fun and educational experience.

Very good guide... I honestly forget her name. She was informative. And yes, the alarms work when you accidently step off the carpet. :P

Wonderful history very knowledgeable tour guide. Highly recommend

Hidden gem in Springfield, IL. Our children loved this tour. It felt like we went back in time and could experience what Abraham and his family did living in this home. It’s amazing that this is a free tour and don’t forget your national park passport book to get your stamp in the visitor center

Such a beautiful well kept home. It is so cool to see where Mr Lincoln and his family lived. The guide was able to answer questions as well as giving us a beautiful history of the Lincoln family and the home itself. Make sure to visit the other homes nearby for more history and information. The area has a wooden board walk, old homes, barns and transports you back in time. It was a very cool place. The staff at check in were friendly and the kids loved becoming junior rangers.

First time visit and was impressed with the history. And it’s so good to catch up with items from the real house or the time the Lincoln family live here.

This was a great little stop on our road trip through Springfield. While you did have to pay for parking if you parked in the lot, which was inexpensive, the rest of it all was free. It was interesting to see and hear about Lincoln’s life and walk through his home. The tour guide was helpful and kind. They shared a plethora of information. Definitely stop by if you find yourself in Springfield.

This is a must see National Historic Site. You get to walk through Lincoln’s home. See his actual furniture including his writing desk. Also, walk his yard and neighborhood as it was in the 1850’s. It’s all well presented. Storyboards everywhere. The visitor center has a great movie and shop. I came here once before in 1968 for a grade school trip. The National Park Service restored it in the 1980’s so now it’s much better experience than the old days. Go visit Lincoln’s home

This was a great place to visit. Everyone was very helpful and very informative on Lincoln and his house. It was free and they have a free guide tour of his house that was great. It was a beautiful area as well. Gift shop was great as well. We got free parking but usually you do have to pay to park.

Well Kept, Educational, Great Atmosphere. Friendly Staff. Used The parks parking lot. $2.00 an hour. Reasonably priced.

A must see for anyone who is remotely interested in history whether you're a historian or not. Fascinating history with a lot of actual artifacts. Tour guide did a great job, very knowledgeable. You can get free tickets at the Visitor Center located nearby. Very worthwhile.

On your way to Chicago from STL, this is a place you must visit. Visiting Lincoln’s forever home was a cool experience but learning more about President Lincoln was amazing. Entrance is free and the quality of the place and the tour is great.

It was a truly emotional experience. To walk the same ground that President Lincoln once did was truly an honor. Admission is free. You can just walk the grounds or call ahead for a guided tour of Lincoln's home. Donations are accepted and go towards the preservation and restoration of this historical site.