Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site is a CCC reproduction of the early 19th century New Salem, where Abraham Lincoln spent over 6 years …
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Aug 4, 2024
Lincoln settled here when he first arrived in area. He opened 2 general stores and became postmaster while in New Salem. There is a visitor center, which includes a museum. The village is a large col… Full review by Chuck G
Jul 28, 2024
Wife and I visited this location on a Friday afternoon as we were heading to Springfield for the weekend. Since the New Salem area was the home for Abraham Lincoln before he moved to Springfield, we … Full review by Dr_Xaos
Jun 21, 2024
A step back in time!. Visit authentic homes and businesses from Lincoln’s life. Nice, shady leisurely stroll. Went on weekday, not crowded at all. Nice air conditioned museum to tour coming or going … Full review by Sally C
The visitor's center is. There are paved paths between the buildings. However the buildings are historic, which means they were not designed for accessibility and to make them …
The visitor's center is. There are paved paths between the buildings. However the buildings are historic, which means they were not designed for accessibility and to make them accessible could damage their historic character. There are small steps and ledges by the entrances in many cases, though you can see into some buildings from the front door. Rutledge Tavern appears to have a ramp.
There used to be a resturant across the street and on top of the hill. Was family oriented - home cooked style food with a gift shop. It is still there?
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Not sure, we ended up eating in nearby Petersburg.
How long of a walk is it from parking to village and the village itself end to end?
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The walk from the parking lot to the village is very short. The walk from end to end of the village is kind of long, but you can stop along the way. It is very shady inside the village, and …
The walk from the parking lot to the village is very short. The walk from end to end of the village is kind of long, but you can stop along the way. It is very shady inside the village, and the path is relatively smooth. We went all the way to the end, which includes going down a long set of steps and across a bridge and down another set of steps. That seemed like quite a hike, and required a rest stop. There are benches to sit on along the stair path and the bridge.
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