Springfield, Illinois Attractions
Unusual landmarks, museums, roadside attractions, and hidden wonders in Springfield and the surrounding area. Springfield is best known for its Abe Lincoln attractions, including his posthumous presidential museum and his lucky-rub-nose tomb, the latter so frequently visited that an accordion player built his own tomb on the access road for the reflected glory and as a joke. The city is also the final resting place of Santa Anna's leg, and the birthplace of the hot dog on a stick. Another hot dog, a giant one, draws travelers to the neighboring town of Atlanta, clutched by a Route 66 Muffler Man.
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Route 66 Experience: Metal Muffler Man
Springfield, Illinois
Neon signs and replica drive-in theater in a "micro version" of Illinois US 66. Art-concept metal Muffler Man holds a neon American flag.
Sign Museum
Springfield, Illinois
Glowing indoor display of 100 neon and other signs from Springfield and Route 66, restored by a venerable sign-making company.
Sights for Oddball Excursions
Hot Dog Muffler Man
Atlanta, Illinois
An iconic figure from mid-20th century Cicero, Illinois, the Hot Dog Muffler Man has stood along Route 66 in Atlanta since 2003.
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum
Springfield, Illinois
An imagineered immersion in the life of the 16th President.
Texaco Big Friend: Former Home Giant
Atlanta, Illinois
Texaco Big Friend stood for years as the happy "Home Giant" in the Nevada desert. Restored and moved here in May 2024.
World's Largest Covered Wagon and Big Lincoln
Lincoln, Illinois
12-foot-tall Abe on a 24-foot-tall covered wagon -- the largest in the world.
Defiant Tomb Of Mr. Accordion
Springfield, Illinois
Roy Bertelli, "Mr. Accordion," built his grave on the way to Lincoln's tomb just to irritate the cemetery's owners.
In and Around Springfield
Choice field reports and tips. Or check out: Complete list of Illinois attractions.
- Springfield: Route 66 Experience: Metal Muffler Man
- Atlanta: Hot Dog Muffler Man
- Springfield: Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum
- Springfield: Departure Point Of The Donner Party [tips]
- Springfield: Race Riot Memorial [tips]
- Springfield: Lincoln Funeral Train Monument
- Springfield: Illinois Firefighter Memorial [tips]
- Springfield: Abe Lincoln Totem Pole [tips]
- Springfield: Car Bumper Deer [tips]
- Springfield: Pearson Museum
- Springfield: Defiant Tomb Of Mr. Accordion
- Springfield: Shea's Gas Station Museum [tips]
- Springfield: 30-Foot-Tall Skinny Abe Lincoln Statue
- Springfield: Lincoln's Tomb and Lucky Nose
- Springfield: Mahan's Gas Station [tips]
- Springfield: Sign Museum
- Springfield: Pinky: Elephant with Martini [tips]
- Springfield: Cozy Dog Drive In: Birthplace of the Corn Dog
- Springfield: Southeast Spartan: Former Carpet Viking [tips]
- Springfield: Lauterbach Tire Muffler Man [tips]
- Auburn: Brick 66
