Rent a car from Hertz to explore Springfield, Illinois. As the capital of Illinois, Springfield has become a national place of pilgrimage for history buffs and other tourists alike. The city where Abraham Lincoln lived and worked prior to his presidency, and where he and his wife are buried, Springfield has definite importance in American history.
Pick up your car rental from Capital Airport in Springfield and head down to the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum. Split between two buildings connected by a skywalk, it is a public research facility that houses a collection of books, manuscripts and newspapers. The Lincoln collection houses more than 1500 original signed Lincoln documents. Absolutely priceless and educational, a trip down to this Springfield attraction in your rental car is sure to fascinate history aficionados.
Another hot spot for tourists is the Lincoln Home National Historic Site. Pick up your car rental from Capital Airport and head over to this location, which used to be the two-story home of Abraham Lincoln, and the only home he ever owned. This 12-room, Greek revival home receives hundreds of thousands of tourists each year, and a ranger-led tour is the only way to see inside this historic residence. Another option is the day tours that are guided, but tickets are offered on a first come first serve basis.
Another famous house in Springfield, Illinois, to visit in your car rental is the Dana-Thomas House. Built in 1902 by the famous architect Frank Lloyd Wright, it is one of his first major Prairie-style houses. The house itself is magnificent, being 12,000 square feet; with 35 rooms and more than 250 art glass doors and windows. Tours are an hour long and available most days of the week. A trip here gives visitors insight into the man behind all this intricate and fascinating architecture.
Visitors can also choose to visit the Washington Park Botanical Garden. This gem of greenery in Springfield, Illinois, consists of a greenhouse and a conservatory that houses hundreds of tropical plants. There’s also a 5000 plant rose garden, a scent and texture garden for the visually impaired and an outdoor cactus garden. This is an excellent place to visit year round with its indoor and outdoor attractions. Travel to this botanical garden in Springfield, Illinois, in your rental car for an educational and memorable trip.
Next, there is Springfield’s Illinois State Museum. Founded in 1877 as a natural history museum, it occupies nearly 100,000 square feet of space today with both permanent and changing exhibits on art, anthropologyand natural history. The emphasis on Native American heritage is also notable and provides an eye opening experience for visitors of all ages.
With its spacious roads and compact streets, Springfield is a road tripper’s dream city. Perfect to travel by rental car, visit Springfield, Illinois, on your next holiday to experience the historical and cultural immersions of this city.
