Places worth the detour in Springfield
13 places worth going out of your way for lie within 12 km of Springfield, United States, across 5 kinds of detour; castles, monuments & landmarks are the largest group (4). Best known: Lincoln Tomb. 13 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.
All 13, ranked 13
Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them.
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1.Lincoln Tomb
Built landmarks · 19th century · Hidden gem
Tomb of U.S. president Abraham Lincoln in Springfield, Illinois, United States
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2.Lincoln Home National Historic Site
Ruins & the uncanny · Hidden gem
National historic site in Illinois, USA
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3.Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Museums & culture · 21st century · Hidden gem
Presidential library and museum for U.S. President Abraham Lincoln, located in Springfield, Illinois
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4.Oak Ridge Cemetery
Parks & cemeteries · 19th century · Hidden gem
Cemetery in Springfield, Illinois, United States
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5.Old State Capitol State Historic Site
Built landmarks · 19th century · Hidden gem
Museum and historic site in Springfield, Illinois, USA
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6.Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
Sacred sites · 20th century · Hidden gem
Catholic cathedral in Springfield, Illinois, United States
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7.Cathedral Church of St. Paul
Sacred sites · 20th century · Hidden gem
Church in Illinois, United States
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8.Camp Butler National Cemetery
Built landmarks · Hidden gem
Military cemetery in Springfield, Illinois
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11.Abraham Lincoln Memorial Garden
Parks & cemeteries · 20th century · Hidden gem
Geographical object
