The election is just months away, so why not introduce the family to one of the country’s most beloved presidents? They’ll follow in Abraham Lincoln’s footsteps with visits to his home, his law offices, and the dazzling (yes, dazzling) Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum. Kids will stay entertained, thanks to nearby attractions like the Children’s Museum of Illinois, the Raggedy Ann & Andy Museum, and Scovill Zoo.
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Take a 90-minute nighttime tour of sites throughout Springfield that are linked to spirited stories about Lincoln’s life and death. Founder Garret Moffett based the tour partly on local lore about Lincoln’s visions and dreams, as well as on reported ghost sightings.
Besides freshly popped popcorn (made from kernels grown in Central Illinois), Del’s is known for its homemade fudge, cooked in copper kettles and cut on a marble slab the same way since the 1930s. You’ll find additional locations in Decatur and Springfield.
