- The list below includes 26 free or cheap things to do in or near Springfield, Illinois, including 26 different types of inexpensive activities like Historic Sites, Military Museums, Bowling and Cemeteries.
- From Oak Ridge Cemetery to Camp Butler National Cemetery, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Springfield and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Springfield.
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Paint Nite invites guests to break away from a typical night out with the perfect cocktail of creativity and conversation.
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Well known for being the final resting place of Abraham Lincoln's family, Oak Ridge Cemetery is the largest cemetery in Illinois. Besides the mausoleums, a main point of interest may be Lincoln's bust, which visitors rub for good luck.
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5063 Camp Butler Road, Springfield, IL 62707
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Once a part of the largest civil-war era training centers for union troops, it's the final resting place of Medal of Honor recipient seaman John H Catherwood, and Colonel Otis B Duncan who was the highest ranking African-American officer during World War I.
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2301 E Lake Shore Drive, Springfield, IL 62712
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Situated in a prairie ecosystem, Lincoln Memorial Garden Nature Center hosts festivals, group trail walks, and other activities for the surrounding 100 acres. The park grows plant varieties that Abraham Lincoln would have seen during his lifetime.
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In 1902 Frank Lloyd Wright designed the Dana-Thomas House. The house covers 12,000 square feet and it has 35 rooms. It is now a museum which contains the biggest Wright glass and furniture collection.
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413 South Eighth St., Springfield, IL 62701
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The Lincoln Home National Historic Site is in the middle of a four block, historic neighborhood. The free, guided tour shows you Lincoln's house as it was before he became our 16th President.
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Illinois State Capitol is the tallest capitol of this kind in America, with a height of 361 feet. It was built in 1889, in the architectural style of the French Renaissance.
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5th & Adams Streets, Springfield, IL 62701
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The scene of many Lincoln speeches in the years leading up to the Civil War, the Old State Capitol, was the center of Illinois political life in the 1800's. Visitors can take a guided tour or view the historic building on their own.
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Raised as a tribute to Abraham Lincoln, the Lincoln Memorial Garden covers 100 acres and has more than 6 miles of trails. There are many benches for weary legs, inscribed with Lincoln quotes. There are no picnic areas inside the park, but on the outside.
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2500 South Eleventh Street, Springfield, IL 62705
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Washington Park Botanical Gardens is an escape from its urban surroundings. It provides peace and tranquility while educating you about nature. it is home to over 1200 species of plants. School trips are offered free. it's ideal for wedding receptions and business meetings.
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The Elijah Iles home is the oldest house in Springfield and is said to have been frequented by Abraham Lincoln. It houses the Springfield Museum and a collection of furniture and accessories. You can rent it for social or business gatherings.