Day 1

Motorcoach departs Chicago. Amidst the grand prairielands of central Illinois is a treasure-trove of American historic sites located in Springfield - Mr. Lincoln’s Hometown. Lunch. Guided tour of Springfield past Governor’s Mansion, historic depot where Lincoln made his famous “Farewell Address” and visit Oak Ridge Cemetery to view Lincoln’s Tomb, final resting place of Abraham, Mary Todd, Tad, Eddie & Willie Lincoln. Guided tour of Illinois State Capitol (18681888) topped with a 405-foot dome in Renaissance Revival and Second Empire style. Arrive at the Abraham Lincoln Hotel in Springfield for a 2-night stay. Dinner.

Day 2

Breakfast. Visit Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum. This state of the art museum will carry visitors on twin journeys from a crude Indiana cabin to Ford’s Theatre and a reproduction of the House Chamber in the Old State Capitol where Lincoln’s casket lies in state. The museum also features Lincoln artifacts, “Lincoln’s Eyes” – a screen presentation and “Ghosts of the Library” – a unique holographic theater presentation. Visit historic Union Station built in 1898 in Romanesque Revival style. Tour Old State Capitol (Greek Revival style 1837-1840) where Lincoln was a lawmaker and gave his “House Divided” speech. Visit Lincoln/Herndon Law Office. Tour the Lincoln Home National Historic Site, only home Lincoln ever owned. Dinner.

Day 3

Breakfast. Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, a reconstruction of the village where Abraham Lincoln spent his early adulthood. Lunch. Tour ends. Motorcoach returns to Chicago.

DATES

2026 DEPARTURE

  • August 3 - 5

PRICES

  • $1198 Double Occupancy per Person

  • $1498 Single Occupancy per Person

WHAT’S INCLUDED IN TOUR PACKAGE?

  • 2 Nights Accommodations

  • 6 Meals: 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches & 2 dinners

  • Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation

  • All Attractions, Tours, Admissions

  • Luggage Handling Throughout Tour

  • All Tips & Taxes

  • Premier Local Guides

  • American Classic Tour Director

    *Travel Insurance may be added to your Tour Package at the time of your reservation.

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ACTIVITY LEVEL:

Expect up to 30 minutes of required walking or standing at a time on some tour days. This tour includes walks on mostly level terrain, boarding motorcoach, and may include some stair climbing. On average this tour features required walking totaling approximately 1 mile per day.

Tour Pacing:

This tour features a stay at a single hotel, so you’ll only have to unpack your bag once. While this tour is shorter in length, it does feature full days, and more frequent activities.

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