Abraham Lincoln Memorial Garden
The Abraham Lincoln Memorial Garden, commonly known and referred to as the Lincoln Memorial Garden, is a self-governing 100-acre (0.4 km2) woodland and prairie garden owned by the city of Springfield, Illinois, and managed by the Abraham Lincoln Memorial Garden Foundation. Its origins go back to 1936. A drive of 9.2 mi reaches Lincoln Tomb.
A garden inside Springfield
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 19°, with about 22" of snow a year. When to go ↓
You can stay in Springfield
Abraham Lincoln Memorial Garden is inside Springfield, which has 57 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Jun, Sep and Oct
April, May, June, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 65–83°. When to go ↓
An airport 11 miles away
Abraham Lincoln Capital (SPI) has airline service, about 11 miles from Abraham Lincoln Memorial Garden.
Established in 1936
Abraham Lincoln Memorial Garden dates from 1936. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
A month-by-month look
Each month’s highs and lows around Abraham Lincoln Memorial Garden are below.
Abraham Lincoln Memorial Garden
The Abraham Lincoln Memorial Garden, commonly known and referred to as the Lincoln Memorial Garden, is a self-governing 100-acre (0.4 km2) woodland and prairie garden owned by the city of Springfield, Illinois, and managed by the Abraham Lincoln Memorial Garden Foundation. The gardens are made up of two major units, the 63-acre (25 ha) Jensen section bordering Lake Springfield, and the newer 29-acre (12 ha) Ostermeier Prairie Center section. There are also 19 acres (7.7 ha) of additional buffer properties. As of April 2006, the Garden is maintained by a full-time staff of four, supplemented by more than 150 volunteers and docents.
- Type
- Garden
- Established
- 1936
- Area
- 100 acres
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (1992)
Staying near Abraham Lincoln Memorial Garden
The first towns with rooms are Springfield (57) and Capital Township (56).
- 1Lincoln Tomb
- 2Lincoln Home
- 3Springfield 1908 Race Riot
- 4Old State Capitol State Historic Site
- 5Lincoln's New Salem
- 6Henson Robinson Zoo
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Abraham Lincoln Memorial Garden | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield | in town | — | 57 42 hotels · 3 motels · 5 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 6 campgrounds | 112,989 | $162K | D− |
| Capital Township | in town | — | 56 42 hotels · 2 motels · 5 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 6 campgrounds | 111,143 | $163K | — |
| Springfield Township | 11 mi north | 15 min | 5 1 hotel · 2 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 5,485 | $91K | — |
| Woodside Township | 4 mi northwest | 5 min | 2 1 hotel · 1 campground | 11,300 | $130K | — |
| Cooper Township | 9 mi east | 15 min | 2 2 campgrounds | 868 | $271K | — |
| Ball Township | 4 mi southwest | 5 min | 1 1 campground | 7,588 | $299K | — |
| Cotton Hill Township | 4 mi southeast | 5 min | 1 1 campground | 974 | $283K | — |
| Southern View | 5 mi northwest | 5 min | 1 1 hotel | 1,540 | $105K | D |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
After Abraham Lincoln Memorial Garden
You can reach each of these within 68 miles.
Big draw19 mi LandmarkLincoln Tomb
27 mi National Historic SiteLincoln Home National Historic Site124K visitors a year
64 mi Ancient sitePiasa38 mi National MonumentSpringfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument
48 mi MuseumOld State Capitol State Historic Site
523 mi MuseumLincoln's New Salem
67 mi State parkKaty Trail State Park
62 mi Zoo & aquariumHenson Robinson ZooPhoto credits
Lincoln Tomb: David Jones, CC BY-SA 2.5 · Lincoln Home National Historic Site: Daniel Schwen, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Piasa: Burfalcy, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Old State Capitol State Historic Site: Shadow2700 at en.wikipedia, Public domain · Lincoln's New Salem: Unknown, CC BY-SA 2.5 · Katy Trail State Park: Heath Cajandig, CC BY 2.0 · Henson Robinson Zoo: Robert Lawton, CC BY-SA 2.5
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Abraham Lincoln Memorial Garden: what to know
Is Abraham Lincoln Memorial Garden in Springfield?
Yes. It’s inside Springfield, IL.
When is the best time to visit Abraham Lincoln Memorial Garden?
April, May, June, September and October, with highs of 65–83°.
What is the closest airport to Abraham Lincoln Memorial Garden?
Abraham Lincoln Capital (SPI), about 11 miles away. The nearest big hub is St. Louis Lambert (STL), about 77 miles.
Where should I stay near Abraham Lincoln Memorial Garden?
Springfield (in town, 57 places to stay), Capital Township (in town, 56 places to stay) and Springfield Township (11 mi, 5 places to stay).
Tips from people in Springfield
Start the conversation in Springfield’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.