Illinois Visitor Center at Union Station
Delivering information to visitors that reflects not only Springfield area historic sites and attractions but Illinois tourism as a whole. The Illinois Visitor Center at Union Station is strategically located across from the ALPLM. Additional services available on-site include booking of hotel accommodations and special event packages that are scheduled across Illinois.

Union Square Park
Union Square Park is located directly across the street from the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum and has been the location of many free events and performances, including the 33rd Illinois Vol. Regiment Band and the 10th Illinois Vol. Cavalry Regiment Band (both Civil War re-enactment groups); Mary Lincoln’s Strawberry Party (a summertime family event); July 4th celebration, New Century Orchestra, Springfield International Folk Dancers, and many more musical performances throughout the year.

Look for even more events and performances at Union Square Park in the future at www.presidentlincoln.org

Events in the park of 15 or more people are required to secure a Park Permit. To download a permit application, please visit www.alplm.org and click “Apply for a Park Permit” or call (217) 558-8955.