Bloomington Hub Tour
Home to David Davis, Lincoln's friend and mentor
Using the City of Bloomington, which is only 140 miles and just under 2 hours from downtown Chicago, as a starting and ending point each day, travelers can easily reach sites in Lincoln, Mt. Pulaski, Decatur, Springfield and Petersburg..
Day One (6 hours including travel time)
Bloomington
Life on a fast track. The people Lincoln knew in Bloomington, particularly David Davis had significant impact on his political and legal career.
McLean County Museum of History (45 Minutes)
David Davis Mansion State Historic Site (60 minutes)
Lincoln
The namesake City - Abraham Lincoln christened the first city to be named after him with the juice of a watermelon.
Postville Courthouse State Historic Site (45 Minutes
Lincoln College Museum (45 Minutes)
Mt. Pulaski
Walk in his footsteps – The Mt. Pulaski Courthouse provides visitors a chance to walk the floors of a courthouse where Lincoln tried many cases.
Mt. Pulaski Courthouse State Historic Site (45 minutes)
Mt. Pulaski Historical Museum and Welcome Center (30 minutes)
Day Two: (8 hours including travel)
Decatur or New Salem State Historic Site
The beginning of life on his own – Lincoln left his family in Decatur and struck out on his own at the age of 22.
Macon County Historical Museum (45 minutes) or
New Salem State Historic Site (60 Minutes)
Springfield
The heart of Lincoln Country – Lincoln spent almost 30 years of his life in Springfield and from there traveled all over Illinois.
The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum (Two Hours)
The Lincoln Home National Historic Site (60 minutes)
Old State Capitol State Historic Site (45 minutes)
Lincoln Law Offices State Historic Site (30 minutes) or
Lincoln Depot (30 minutes)
Lincoln Tomb State Historic Site (30 minutes)
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