Lincoln Springs Resort

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Lincoln Springs Resort, Central Illinois’ newest family destination, has a unique variety of activities for visitors of all ages. From indoor attractions such as a computer game center to outdoor adventures on our ultimate miniature golf course or a stroll through Abe’s Garden, there is definitely something for the entire family.

As you pull in the drive beneath the shadow of “The World’s Tallest Abraham Lincoln Statue”, you’ll find The Centre where you can purchase tickets for our current attractions or have some of lip smacking barbeque at the Stovepipe Grill & Smokehouse.

Barbeque is a lifestyle and our flavors, smells and tastes come from years spent exploring the barbeque palaces and shacks across the four corners of this country; witnessing and experiencing the love and passion the kings and queens of barbeque have put into their creations; and learning how and why their rubs, smoke and sauces bring tears of joy to the connoisseurs as well as the novices of slow and low cooking.

Taking the lessons learned seriously, we developed our signature approach to creating the “Best Darn Barbeque You Will Ever Taste” Personally selected cuts of pork, beef and chicken are hand rubbed and slow smoked to mouthwatering perfection and served with out of this world sauces.

The Centre is also home to The Game Nexus, our high-tech computer game center, with an assortment of console games and computer stations. Here you can sit down and play one of today’s most popular console or computer games, check in with friends and family by e-mail or surf the Web.

The Game Nexus hosts tournaments for die-hard gamers on the hottest games including Guitar Hero III, Halo 3 and Madden 08.

Families, friends, organizations or groups of any kind are welcome to check out the new meeting facilities that located in The Centre at Lincoln Springs Resort.

Portraits of all 43 presidents, from the Founder of our country, George Washington to our current president, George W. Bush, line the walls of our Presidential Room which can seat up to 130 people. The Lincoln/Douglas Room is available for groups from 10 to 30 guests.

For a very special occasion request, The View, located on the second floor of The Centre is available. Overlooking Abe’s Garden to the north and the miniature golf course to the south, The View is the perfect place for a wedding, anniversary party, milestone birthday celebration or other special moments.

We also have a separate Party Room, The Ruckus Room, reserved for our youngest guests that are sure to make any child’s party a huge success. The walls are coated in chalkboard paint so children can show off their artist side.

Located just south of The Centre is our 18-hole professional miniature golf course and beautiful Koi Pond. Challenge yourself and your friends to a round of stimulating mini golf that takes you up and down a gradual hillside accented by streams, waterfalls and vivid landscaping. We host annual tournaments including a Father’s Day Tournament and the Lincoln Springs Resort Open which is a qualifying tournament for the National Harris Cup Tournament. This year, we will also introduce leagues to the mix.

Outdoor enthusiasts will love our 40+ acres of spring-fed lakes for fishing, canoeing or paddle boating. Equipment rental, boats, bait, food and beverages will be available at the Lake in the very near future.

For a more daring outdoor experience, prepare yourself for one of our Civil War themed paintball courses. Equipment rental will be available or you can bring your own. A certificate of achievement will be presented to each team who proclaims victory. You will have your photo taken with a chainsaw carved statue of the famous Civil War generals Grant and Lee.

In the future, we will also open our water park which will include a zero-depth pool, two waterslides and bumper boats. A petting zoo and go-kart track are also on the agenda for the expansion of Lincoln Springs Resort.

Location & Directions
Lincoln Springs Resort is located three miles east of Charleston, Ill. on Route 16.
From I-57 - Take Exit 190A, IL Rt. 16 at Mattoon/Charleston. Travel 13 miles on Rt. 16 through Charleston. About 3 miles east of Charleston, look for a cabin and pointing Abe statue on the left (north) side of the road. Turn left (north) at the next road, County Road 2000E. The entrance is 1/8 mile north of Rt. 16.
From I-70 - Take Exit 119, Rt. 130 at Greenup. Travel 19 miles on Rt. 130 to Charleston. Turn right on Lincoln Ave./IL Rt. 16. About 3 miles east of Charleston, look for a cabin and pointing Abe statue on the left (north) side of the road. Turn left (north) at the next road, County Road 2000E. The entrance is 1/8 mile north of Rt. 16.