Starting today, the Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau is launching a program known as the New Explorer Passport for all those wishing to explore the endless history, attractions and amusements of Mr. Lincoln’s hometown themselves.
The passport – allowing for the holder to see 25 unique, Springfield landmarks, museums, historical homes, and chunks of history – is available to those visiting individuals, as well as residents too. The sites, landmarks and points of interest – for the Hat Hunt and otherwise – are listed below; we sincerely hope to see you at all of the sites with your New Explorer Passport in hand!
Passport Partners Include:
Abe’s Hat Hunt Location:
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum
Dana-Thomas House – A Frank Lloyd Wright Design
Edwards Place
Illinois State Capitol
Illinois State Military Museum
Illinois State Museum
Lincoln Depot
Lincoln Home National Historic Site & Visitor Center
Lincoln Memorial Garden
Old State Capitol
Springfield & Central Illinois African American History Museum
Vachel Lindsay Home
Living Legends & Landmarks Included:
Ace Sign Company Museum
Cozy Dog Drive In
Dew Chilli Pub & Grill – Dirksen Parkway
Mahan’s Filling Station at Fulgenzi’s Pizza & Pasta
Knight’s Action Park & Route 66 Drive-In
Maid-Rite Sandwich Shop
Maldaner’s Restaurant & Catering
Mel-o-Cream Donuts – Laurel Street, and 4 other locations
Route 66 Motorhead’s Bar, Grill & Museum & Entertainment Complex
Route 66 Experience at the Illinois State Fairgrounds, Gate 2
Route History Museum
The Chili Parlor
The Curve Inn
Weebles Bar & Grill
The Explorer Passport is intended to help enhance the visitor experience by making available 25 activities, including meeting our local Living Legends and by participating in a scavenger hunt for Abe’s hats. Showcasing this many high quality, affordable options to visit helps to emphasize the fact that Springfield truly is “More Than One Day.”
Passport pick up and prize stops include:
Springfield Visitors Center – 1 S Old State Capitol Plaza
Lincoln Home Visitors Center – 426 S 7th Street
Dana-Thomas House – 301 E Lawrence Avenue
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum – 212 N 6th Street
