Lincoln Memorial Garden Nature Center
2301 E. Lake Shore Dr., Springfield, IL 62707
Bird & Eagle Watching
A woodland and prairie garden with over 5 miles of trails lead you on a journey through the Illinois landscape Lincoln would have known. Designed by famed landscape architect, Jens Jensen, as a living memorial to Abraham Lincoln.
Depending on the season you visit, you could discover springtime dogwoods in full bloom, colorful prairie wildflowers of summer, burnished autumn leaves, or snow-covered maple trees bursting with sap. Be sure to visit the Garden's Nature Center and Split Rail Gift Shop.
The garden represents the landscape Abraham Lincoln would have known growing up and living in the Midwest, containing plants native to the states he lived in. This 100-acre site features six miles of trails, footbridges, a pond, eight stone council rings, and dozens of wooden benches inscribed with Lincoln quotes. The woodland and prairie garden beckons to thousands of visitors year round - families, birdwatchers, photographers, artists, nature enthusiasts, and school children - to learn about nature and enjoy the wildflowers, trees and wildlife.
What's happening nearby...
![](https://enjoyillinois.dottie.io/assets/Tourism-Operators/images/355342656-642282544603806-641321644294713509-n__FocusFillWyIwLjAwIiwiMC4wMCIsNjAwLDQwMF0.jpg)
Springfield Lucky Horseshoes Baseball
Robin Roberts Stadium • May 28 – Jul 31 @ 6:30PM
Catch all the excitement of the 2024 Springfield Lucky Horseshoes' baseball season
Read more about Springfield Lucky Horseshoes Baseball![](https://enjoyillinois.dottie.io/assets/Tourism-Operators/images/297939390-1664963867222402-7843702354618775603-n__FocusFillWyIwLjAwIiwiMC4wMCIsNjAwLDQwMF0.jpg)
Levitt Amp Music Series in Downtown Springfield
The Y Block-Downtown Springfield • May 30 – Aug 01 @ 6PM
The Levitt Amp Concert Series is back for 2024 in downtown Springfield
Read more about Levitt Amp Music Series in Downtown Springfield![](https://enjoyillinois.dottie.io/assets/Tourism-Operators/images/History-Comes-Alive-for-TOM-5__FocusFillWyIwLjAwIiwiMC4wMCIsNjAwLDQwMF0.jpg)
History Comes Alive
Springfield, IL • May 31 – Aug 04 @ 9AM
This summer, History Comes Alive returns for its 15th season as Abraham and Mary Lincoln lead a cast of characters on a trip back in time.
Read more about History Comes Alive