Chicago Springfield Audio Tour

Experience Abraham Lincoln’s life and legacy up close as you stroll through the town that made him the man he was with this self-guided walking tour of Springfield, Illinois!

Discover Springfield:
“The Land of Lincoln” isn’t just a slogan in Springfield—it’s Abe’s honest truth! This walking tour of Springfield will take you down historic streets once walked by Abraham Lincoln himself. You’ll even get to see the preserved home where he lived before he moved into the White House and the history books!

As you explore Lincoln’s old stomping grounds, you’ll hear all about his life before the presidency, from his troubles as a young man to his law practice and more. This tour takes you beyond the legend of Lincoln and introduces you to the man himself. Learn about the events that shaped Lincoln’s life and worldview.

Your tour of Springfield will also feature historic architecture, fascinating landmarks, and introduce you to the charm of this old-timey town. And because it’s a self-guided tour, you can explore at your own pace, stopping wherever and whenever you want!

Featuring riveting stories, an engaging narrator, and easy automatic audio, this app puts exploration in the palm of your hand!

This tour includes all these stories and more:
■ Lincoln Home National Historic Site
■ The Dean House
■ Early Life of Abraham Lincoln
■ First Presbyterian Church
■ Lincoln’s Law Career
■ Lincoln’s Family Life
■ Lincoln-Herndon Law Offices
■ Old State Capitol State Historic Site
■ Election of 1860
■ Young Lincoln Mural
■ Union Square Park
■ Lincoln Statue
■ Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library
■ The Civil War Begins
■ The Emancipation Proclamation
■ Concluding the Civil War
■ The Assassination of Lincoln
■ After Lincoln

HOW IT WORKS:
As you travel, audio stories play automatically based on your location. Simply go to the starting point of the tour and begin following the given route. Each story begins playing on its own, usually just before you reach a point of interest.

TOUR FEATURES:

▶ Freedom of travel
No scheduled tour times, no crowded buses, and no rush to keep moving past stops that interest you. You have total freedom to skip ahead, linger, and take as many photos as you’d like.

▶ Automatic play
No muss, no fuss. Just follow the app’s built-in route to all the must-visit spots — the audio stories about everything you see will play automatically!

▶ Works offline
Download the tour in advance and then use it seamlessly, even in areas with no service!

▶ Lifetime purchase
No monthly subscription. No time limits. No usage limits. Enjoy this tour as many times as you like.

▶ Incredible stories
Immerse yourself in the history, culture, and secrets of this famous site with the help of a top-tier narrator and fascinating stories written by experts.

▶ Award-winning app
Featured on Thrillist and WBZ, this easy-to-use app won the Laurel Award for Technology from the Newport Mansions, who use the app for over a million tours per year.

Chicago Bundle
Explore the surprising beauty and history of the Windy City with this combo tour of Chicago’s Millennium Park and Riverwalk! Snap a picture by the famous Cloud Gate sculpture and get away from the hustle and bustle in the city’s most iconic park. Then, stroll along the picturesque riverside, admire Chicago’s totally unique architecture, and learn the fascinating stories behind the city’s skyline. This combo is the easiest, best way to get to know this complex city!

FREE DEMO:
Check out the totally free demo to get an idea of what this tour is all about. If you like it, purchase the tour to access all the stories.

IMPORTANT NOTES:
Download the tour ahead of time over data or WiFi for full offline use.

Be sure your phone battery is fully charged or take an external battery pack. Continued use of the GPS can drain your battery.

Allow the tour to access location services and GPS tracking features to play stories automatically during the tour.