Lincoln Tomb
1500 Monument Ave, Springfield, IL 62702
Historic Sites
Within this breathtaking monument lie the remains of Abraham Lincoln, his wife Mary, and three of their four sons.
Designed by famed sculptor, Larkin Mead, and completed in 1874, this beautiful landmark is nestled in Oak Ridge Cemetery, and is surpassed only by Arlington as the most visited cemetery in the nation. At the entrance to the Tomb is a bronze bust of Mr. Lincoln. Visitors from around the world have stopped to rub the nose of the statue for good luck.
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Moonlight Market
500 S 6th Street • May 07 – Sep 17 @ 6PM
Moonlight Market takes place the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month, May through September on Jackson Street between 6th and 7th.
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Fat Ass 5K & Street Party for Charity
Downtown Springfield, IL • May 09 – May 10 @ 5PM
Thousands of runners gather from all across the U.S. to jog through the streets and enjoy the festivities of the Fat Ass 5k. Join us…
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Old Capitol Farmers' Market in Downtown Springfield
Downtown Springfield-Corner of 4th & Adams St • May 14 – Oct 25 @ 8PM
Visit Springfield's longest-running and most popular Farmers Market in beautiful downtown Springfield.
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