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Springfield Walks

1 Old State Capital Plaza, Springfield, IL
217 502 8687
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Ranked #4 of 4 activities in Springfield
Type: Walking tours
Most recent review
- 26 Feb 2013
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Minneapolis, MN
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2013

Not sure if these are inspired by London Walks, but if so, that’s a good model on which to base one’s walking-tour business. Local guide and actor Garret Moffett leads groups on walking tours through Springfield, Ill., pointing out key historic sites on the way. Naturally, most of these have to do with Abraham Lincoln. Obviously Springfield, Ill., is no... More

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Springfield, Illinois
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 October 2012

We were taken to many parking lots, and grassy lots of place/buildings of that once were there. Our guide Dana is a good story teller, but told us all stories about him and his experiences and is a bit long winded. We wanted to see more than parking lots and grass....We want buildings, cemeteries, ect. Nor did we care about... More

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Lake Zurich, Illinois
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 September 2012

How hard is it for a business to update its website and phone message when a tour has been canceled? There were nine of us waiting to go on "The Haunted Dead Walk" on Saturday, September 22. It is a 2.5-hour evening walking tour through haunted areas and buildings of historical Springfield.This was going to be the highlight of our... More

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Rockford, Illinois
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 July 2012

We took the Lincoln Ghost Walk Tour on the last night of our 3 day trip to Springfield. It was a great way to end our visit--and having already visited some of the sites visited and discussed--it made the experience even better. I was glad that we ended our visit with this rather than starting the visit with the tour.... More

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Bourbonnais, IL
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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 July 2012

Garrett does a marvelous job of bringing the life of the Lincoln Family in Springfield to life through ghost stories. The walk is easy and has at least two stops with adequate seating while Garrett mesmerizes the group with his stories. The time is just enough and the evening hour provides some entertainment for the downtown area. It is a... More

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Memphis, Tennessee
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012

We took the Lincoln's Ghost Walk tour one evening recently and really enjoyed it. The guide is very informative about Lincoln and the area. He does tell a few stories of supposed hauntings, but the focus is more on the history. Its a lovely way to spend and evening, reasonably priced and a great way to get a lay of... More

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Chicago, Illinois
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012

We took the Lincoln ghost walk and though not all that ghostly, Garret was very knowledgable and he spoke of the spooky and strange things that happened to Lincoln while he was alive and after he was dead. It was a 90 minute walk in the evening for $12. It was very interesting and well worth the time and money.

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