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The only home Abraham Lincoln ever owned, and the streets he practised law on around it.
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Lincoln Home National Historic Site is free, but you must collect a timed ticket at the visitor centre on the day.
The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum needs three hours if you watch both theatre presentations.
Amtrak from Chicago drops you two blocks from the historic district, so the whole trip works without a car.
Old State Capitol tours are guided and run hourly. It is where Lincoln gave the House Divided speech.
Local knowledge
Contributed by guides, operators and creators on the ground. Community advice, kept separate from official sources.
Start at Oak Ridge Cemetery when it opens, then work back into town. You avoid the coach parties at every Lincoln site.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. The Lincoln home, tomb, museum and Old State Capitol sit within a mile of each other.
A full day at a relaxed pace, or six hours if you skip one of the museums.
They are free and same day only. Arrive before 11am in summer to get a comfortable tour slot.
To enter or transit through the US, you must have either an Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA) or a visa. Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.
To enter the US, your passport must be valid for the length of your planned stay. Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.
For details about medical entry requirements and recommended vaccinations, see TravelHealthPro’s US guide. Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.
There are strict rules about goods you can take into or out of the US. You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty. Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.
Global Affairs Canada currently advises normal precautions (level 1 of 4). Advice differs slightly between governments, so check your own country's advisory before you travel.
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