Skip to content
The Green Adventures
Find my parkMapGreat Smoky MountainsZionYellowstoneSee all: ParksCaliforniaAlaskaUtahSee all: By stateNational monumentsSeashores and lakeshoresAll 412 Park Service sitesSee all: All sitesWhich park should I visit?Pass calculatorCampground finderSee all: Trip toolsAnnual pass 2026International visitorsFree days 2026See all: Fees and passes

National Historic Site · Illinois

Lincoln Home National Historic Site

National Historic Site in Illinois. No entrance fee.

By The Green Adventures · Updated · How we check

TypeNational Historic Site
StateIllinois
Entrance feeNo entrance fee
CampgroundsNone
Nearest national parkGateway Arch (86 mi)
Closest airportSPI (4 mi)
The two-story, tan Lincoln Home with a rainbow in the sky above it.
A rainbow over the Lincoln Home. Photo: NPS Photo

Lincoln Home National Historic Site is a national historic site run by the National Park Service in Illinois.

In the park service’s words

Abraham Lincoln believed in the ideal that everyone in America should have the opportunity to improve their economic and social condition. Lincoln’s life was the embodiment of that idea. We know him as the sixteenth president but he was also a spouse, parent, and neighbor who experienced the same hopes, dreams, and challenges of life that are still experienced by many people today.

From the National Park Service (public domain).

Things to do

  • Tour the Lincoln Home (25 to 45 Minutes): Guided tours of the home where Abraham Lincoln and his family lived in the years leading up to his presidency are offered year-round and free of charge. During this 30-minute tour, step into the life of Abraham Lincoln and his family, and learn about the person behind one of the most beloved presidents in American hist

Fees and hours

Entrance fee: No entrance fee.

Hours: Daily, 9:00AM - 5:00PM. The Visitor Center is open 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Here, visitors are able to reserve tickets, get site orientation, and view the park films. The visitor center is your go to place for information and accessibility needs and serves as the location for bathrooms, water refill station, and souvenirs/gifts.

Getting there

The Visitor Center is located at 426 South Seventh Street. The 4-block Lincoln Home Neighborhood is open to pedestrians and closed to vehicles.

Airport City Drive to the park Straight-line miles Type
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) Springfield, IL No road route 4 Regional
Decatur Airport (DEC) Decatur, IL No road route 41 Regional
General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport (PIA) Peoria, IL No road route 60 Regional
St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) St Louis, MO No road route 82 Large hub

Drive times run from the airport to Zion Canyon Visitor Center, estimated with OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap roads at normal speeds; allow extra for traffic, stops and construction.

Miles are straight-line distances.

Visitor centers

  • Lincoln Home Visitor Center: Daily, 9:00AM - 5:00PM. The Lincoln Home Visitor Center is open daily from 9:00 AM, 5:00 PM Closed: Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Years Day

Weather

Temperatures at our site can range from 0°F (-18°C) in the winter to 95°F (35°C) or warmer in the summer. Summers can be very humid, with both intense sun, rainstorms, and thunderstorms. Winter sees clear skies as well as snow. Please dress appropriate for potential weather conditions. We recommend wearing shoes comfortable for walking.

From the National Park Service (public domain).

Know before you go

Drones are banned at almost every park site, and you may not take rocks, plants or artifacts. Pets must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet where they are allowed. Bring no firewood from home.

Nearby

The nearest national park is Gateway Arch, about 86 miles away in a straight line.

Sources

Last checked 1 November 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Is there an entrance fee at Lincoln Home National Historic Site?

No entrance fee.

Where is Lincoln Home National Historic Site?

In Illinois. The closest airport with scheduled flights is Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, about 4 miles away.

More sites nearby

Engine House and tavern Historic sitesAllegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site National Historic Site in Pennsylvania. No entrance fee. 5 hikes listed. A water tower on the horizon next to trees Historic sitesAmache National Historic Site National Historic Site in Colorado. No entrance fee. A cannon sits out in front of a replica of part of the wooden stockade walls once at Andersonville Historic sitesAndersonville National Historic Site National Historic Site in Georgia. No entrance fee. Andrew Johnson Homestead with snow Historic sitesAndrew Johnson National Historic Site National Historic Site in Tennessee. No entrance fee. A group of visitors stand around a large wooden apparatus in a plaza courtyard. Historic sitesBent's Old Fort National Historic Site National Historic Site in Colorado. No entrance fee. 1 hikes listed. cream colored building with two windows and a wooden doorway with steps leading up to it. Historic sitesBlackwell School National Historic Site National Historic Site in Texas. No entrance fee.