Before moving to Washington, D.C., to serve as the 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln practiced law, got married, had children and settled into a family home in the state capital of Illinois, Springfield. While the entire state – known as the "Land of Lincoln" – will celebrate the Lincoln Bicentennial in 2009, nowhere will the festivities and special events be more poignant than in Springfield.

The year 2009 is the time to travel to Central Illinois to trace Abe Lincoln's footsteps. Here are just a few don't-miss sights:

Lincoln Home National Historic Site

The Abraham Lincoln family lived at the two-story home in downtown Springfield for 17 years. It's the only house Lincoln ever owned, and the home is open to the public for free guided tours, given by National Park Service rangers. Get tickets for a particular tour time at the Visitor Center, which also has an orientation film and gift shop.

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