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Updated 2-12-24<\/em>\u00a0 \u00a0Driving home from the Super Bowl today?\u00a0 You might consider a stop in Springfield, Illinois – hometown of Abraham Lincoln. Just about anywhere you walk, you could be tracing his footsteps from a century ago.\u00a0 Many of the places that he made famous are still here and you can visit many of them.<\/p>\n

In Search of History<\/b><\/h1>\n

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum<\/b><\/a><\/h2>\n

212 North Sixth Street; Springfield, IL 62701\u00a0 –\u00a0 \u00a0Phone 217-558-8844<\/p>\n

Museum is open 9:00 – 5:00 daily (except New Year’s, Thanksgiving, and Christmas)<\/p>\n

Research \/ Library is open 9:00 – 4:30 Monday thru Friday (except State holidays)<\/p>\n

\u00a0– = – = – = –<\/p>\n

More than 40,000 square feet of exhibits and movie theaters present Lincoln\u2019s story in the most memorable ways. Photography is allowed in the central court area only.<\/p>\n

\"Abraham<\/a><\/p>\n

The perfect photo op awaits as Lincoln and his family (in wax) pose for untold number of pictures.<\/p>\n

\"Abraham<\/a><\/p>\n

Trace Lincoln\u2019s history from childhood through his presidency, starting at this cabin, similar to the one where he grew up.<\/p>\n

\"Abraham<\/a><\/p>\n

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library<\/b><\/a><\/h2>\n

This library contains a reported 12 million items, but is primarily used only for reference by scholars and historians, not for casual browsing.\u00a0 Need something specific, they\u2019ll look it up for you.<\/p>\n

\"Abraham<\/a><\/p>\n

In Search of Food<\/b><\/h1>\n

For some fabulous food, try any of these tested and approved establishments.<\/p>\n

Obed & Isaacs Microbrewery & Eatery<\/b><\/a><\/h2>\n

500 South Sixth Street; Springfield, IL 62701\u00a0 \u00a0Phone 217-670-0627<\/p>\n

\"Obed<\/a><\/p>\n

A wide selection of hand-crafted beers and ales compliment the nice selection of food available.\u00a0 Their specialty is the Horseshoe \u2013 and open faced sandwich of thick sliced texas toast with a choice of meat, smothered with their \u201csecret sauce\u201d and then topped with crispy French fries.\u00a0 I enjoyed the Corned Beef version.<\/p>\n

Maldaner\u2019s Restaurant<\/b><\/a><\/h2>\n

222 South Sixth Street; Springfield, IL 62701\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Phone\u00a0 217-522-4318<\/p>\n

\"Springfield-9373\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Oldest continuously operating restaurant in town.\u00a0 I opted for and loved the \u00a0Pistachio crusted Wild Salmon with an Asian glaze, served over a medley of Shiitake mushrooms, red onion and asparagus served with mashed potatoes.<\/p>\n

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Celebrate Abe Lincoln’s birthday today with a trip to his hometown museum..<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":8042,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"off","_et_pb_old_content":"Driving home from the Super Bowl today?\u00a0 You might consider a stop in Springfield, Illinois hometown of Abraham. Just about anywhere you walk, you could be tracing his footsteps from a century ago.\u00a0 Many of the places that he made famous are still here and you can visit most of them.\n

In Search of History<\/b><\/h1>\n

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum<\/b><\/a><\/h2>\n212 North Sixth Street; Springfield, IL 62701\u00a0 -\u00a0 \u00a0Phone 217-558-8844\n\nMuseum is open 9:00 - 5:00 daily (except New Year's, Thanksgiving, and Christmas)\n\nResearch \/ Library is open 9:00 - 4:30 Monday thru Friday (except State holidays)\n

\u00a0- = - = - = -<\/p>\nMore than 40,000 square feet of exhibits and movie theaters present Lincoln\u2019s story in the most memorable ways. Photography is allowed in the central court area only.\n\n\"Abraham<\/a>\n\nThe perfect photo op awaits as Lincoln and his family (in wax) pose for untold number of pictures.\n\n\"Abraham<\/a>\n\nTrace Lincoln\u2019s history from childhood through his presidency, starting at this cabin, similar to the one where he grew up.\n\n\"Abraham<\/a>\n

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library<\/b><\/h2>\nThis library contains a reported 12 million items, but is primarily used only for reference by scholars and historians, not for casual browsing.\u00a0 Need something specific, they\u2019ll look it up for you.\n\n\"Abraham<\/a>\n

Lincoln \u2013 History to Hollywood \u2013 in Union Station<\/b><\/h2>\nOpened in January 2014, and scheduled to be open for five years, this is the recreation of two sets from the Hollywood blockbuster Lincoln<\/i><\/b> by Stephen Speilberg.\n\n\"Hollywood<\/a>\n\nSee Mary Lincoln\u2019s bedroom and costumes worn by Sally Fields, who played Mrs. Lincoln.\n\n\"Mary<\/a>\n\nSee Abraham Lincoln\u2019s office, complete with table, children\u2019s toys, maps and memorabilia dutifully replicated from the originals. Clothing worn by Daniel Day-Lewis as Lincoln is also on display.\n\n\"Springfield-9339\"<\/a>\n

In Search of Food<\/b><\/h1>\nFor some fabulous food, try any of these three, tested and approved establishments.\n

American Harvest Eatery<\/b><\/h2>\n3241 W. Iles; Springfield, IL 62711\n\n\"Abraham<\/a>\n\nTop rated restaurant in Springfield \u2013 you\u2019ve gotta try the Sea Scallops if you like seafood. Served with a cauliflower puree, melted fennel, pork belly, hazelnuts and a cider gastrique.\n

Obed & Isaacs Microbrewery & Eatery<\/b><\/h2>\n500 South 8th<\/sup> Street; Springfield, IL 62701\n\n\"Obed<\/a>\n\nA wide selection of hand-crafted beers and ales compliment the nice selection of food available.\u00a0 Their specialty is the Horseshoe \u2013 and open faced sandwich of thick sliced texas toast with a choice of meat, smothered with their \u201csecret sauce\u201d and then topped with crispy French fries.\u00a0 I enjoyed the Corned Beef version.\n

Maldaner\u2019s Restaurant<\/b><\/h2>\n222 South 6th<\/sup> Street; Springfield, IL 62701\n\n\"Springfield-9373\"<\/a>\n\nOldest continuously operating restaurant in town.\u00a0 I opted for and loved the \u00a0Pistachio crusted Wild Salmon with an Asian glaze, served over a medley of Shiitake mushrooms, red onion and asparagus served with mashed potatoes.\n\n[box] For more information on Springfield, Illinois, check in with the Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau at http:\/\/visit-springfieldillinois.com\/<\/span><\/b>[\/box]\n<\/b>","_et_gb_content_width":"","cos_headline_score":0,"cos_seo_score":0,"cos_headline_text":"Honoring Abe on his day with a side trip to Springfield, 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