Accessibility: The Visitor Center and first floor of the Lincoln Home are accessible, as are the exhibits "What a Pleasant Home Abe Lincoln Has" and "If These Walls Could Talk." Accessible parking is available in the Site's parking lot. Wheelchairs are available for use within the Site. Touchable plaster casts of Mr. Lincoln's face and hands are available. Personal amplified listening devices are available for loan. The orientation film, "At Home with Mr. Lincoln" is captioned. If you need assistance, please inform the staff at the Visitor Center when you obtain a Lincoln home tour ticket.
Lodging: Lincoln Home National Historic Site has no overnight accommodations, but there are a number of places to stay in downtown Springfield and throughout the city. Information is available through the Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau at their Website - http://www.visit-springfieldillinois.com/home.htm - click on "Visitor Information," then "Accommodations." To talk with the Springfield Illinois Convention & Visitors Bureau staff, please call 1-800-545-7300 or e-mail them at e-mail us.
Camping: Lincoln Home National Historic Site has no campground and there aren't any in downtown Springfield, Illinois. However, there a number of campgrounds nearby. Information is available through the Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau at their Camping Website - http://www.visit-springfieldillinois.com/Visitor/HotelsMotels.asp#camp To talk with the Springfield Illinois Convention & Visitors Bureau staff, please call 1-800-545-7300 or e-mail them at e-mail us.
Weather: Temperatures can range from 0 degrees Fahrenheit in the winter to 95+ degrees in the summer. High humidity is common during the summer months.
Permits: Some activities require a permit, for which there may be a fee. These include professional filming and videotaping, certain kinds of gatherings, and any other special park uses that might interfere with normal visitor activities. Please contact the Ranger Activities office for further information: (217) 492-4241, ext. 240, or make a request in writing to the Superintendent.