We saw this shop on our way into Oak Ridge Cemetery when we went to the Lincoln tomb. I didn't…read morethink too much of it on first sight to be honest. When we returned to the tomb once more on our way out of town we decided to stop and I'm soooo glad we did. For me this was the most fun souvenir shop in Springfield for all things Lincoln. I got the coolest t shirt here (Route 66) with an Indian on it that was the quality of t shirts I saw anywhere else in town for a much better price and also a very nice sweatshirt. It's really a step back in time to come into this place. First off, it's like a giant log cabin and everything is beautiful natural wood inside. There's little trinkets everywhere and many types of chotchkies like I used to see back in the 60's when I was a kid. It's a great place to get inexpensive things for the kids and not break the bank! I asked the shop keeper the history of the building and her grandmother started it back in the Depression. She actually lived in the house next door and went to the five & dime and bought some things to have her kids sell as people left the cemetery. She did it to keep them busy and out of trouble and the stuff kept selling out each day. She ending up buying the lot next door, had this building built and it's been there ever since! What a great story and it's still in the family!

Friendly folks here and I picked up my post cards after visiting the Tomb and graveyard nearby…read more Quick a lot to look at and shop and while some things aren't cheap, some things are. This was a great opportunity to pick up mementoes from the Lincoln's Tomb. [Review 19699 overall - 151 in Illinois - 671 of 2023.]

Super cute gift shop on the main drag in Morton. There are FOUR rooms to explore, filled with…read moretreasures for almost anyone in your life. The selection of baby items are super unique for shower gifts and then another room is filled with children's toys and educational items. They have really great jewelry of all styles and at very reasonable prices. There are some women's clothing scattered throughout the main room along with quite a bit of home decor. Definitely take your time exploring, there is a ton to look at. I will be making this my first stop the next time I have that impossible person to shop for. I just wish it was not so far away!

One of my absolute favorite things about traveling is running into a local teeming with civic…read morepride. I delighted in the pleasure of talking to the owner of Mr. Lincoln's Souvenirs & Gifts. He spoke to us about Springfield with such joy, that I nearly hunted down a real estate guide before leaving town! Seriously, though, he was beyond cool, and it was such an honor to meet him. The shop is full of the usual suspects one hunts for when seeking mementos to take home from a trip. Prices were more than fair. We also had the luxury of staying in an Airbnb above the shop (run by the shop owner's brother), and the whole experience with the family was amazing. Mr. Lincoln's Souvenirs & Gifts is not far at all from Lincoln's home, so definitely swing by for a unique shopping experience alongside a gent who loves his city and its visitors.

This souvenir shop is very popular with school groups and elderly tourists, it's full of cheap…read morestuff made in China. I found it kind of nostalgic as I found some of the same ugly souvenirs we picked up half a century ago when I was a child on a family road trip. The location is good because it's right next to the walking tour of the Lincoln home and neighboring houses. Nice, friendly owners.

wow. this is heaven for someone like me who loves to search through every nook and cranny for…read morethings i didn't know i couldn't live without. the owner is wonderful and she's open on saturdays, but has her phone number on the door so you can call and if she's available, she'll open the store up. i'm already planning a trip when i pass through town again. i loved the history of the area that the owner shared.

Some might call it a mess. I see it as a massive treasure hunt. If you love finding secondhand…read moreknickknacks, collectible toys, costume jewelry, bottles, frog memorabilia... you name it. If you can't find what you are looking for, dig harder. I could get lost in this store. A toy/antique/treasure hunter's dream.

I always enjoy stopping here. I didn't make it there this season. I won't make that mistake again.read more

It's awfully hard to find American derived maple syrup these days. Most come from Canada, not that…read morethere's anything wrong with that. Funks Grove is a multi-generational business that has been sugaring maple in Illinois for well over 100 years. Unlike most Canadian syrup I've had this syrup was thicker and had a deeper, richer flavor. It was absolutely delicious, just what you'd want maple syrup to be and the price is not at all unreasonable.

The line here was sooo long but it went so quick bc they have a lot of workers and super helpful…read moreones too! They have a selection for everything and I mean everything!!! The value is top notch quality that will last long. We got a hello kitty long sleeve which was on sale Always check out the sale section bc it's pretty expensive

When I attended college here, I did do a good amount of my textbook shopping and souvenir shopping…read morehere (and in general at Gameday Spirit or Follett's when it wasn't available). I did enjoy the nicer decor and layout of the store to provide a pleasant shopping experience. As an alumnus, I do appreciate their selection of unique items that you won't really find online, sports store, or at the mall (at least not easily) that includes items like homecoming apparel and disney themed collectibles. Service is pretty quick and while prices could be a little cheaper, they're not outrageous either.

Can be a little chaotic with a long menu and folks wandering around in there to get away from the…read moreheat and still dealing with the pandemic. Would have to agree with Natasha P. that $3 for a generous soft serve cone is a good option here - flavorburst is just $.25 more. Finishing a hike with this to look forward to is a nice cap to the day or to take on a sunset walk out to an overlook.

This is the gift shop at starved rock and I have not really perused the souvenirs but I sure have…read morehad the ice cream every time I am here. It is a nice and inexpensive treat that you can enjoy after a log hike on the rock! The have both the soft serve in many flavors (which is what I get) and they have actual ice cream and fudge that look amazing but I have never had.

This was one of the very, very few Route 66 souvenir shops that was open during the pandemic. Just…read moreby walking down Arch Street in Atlanta, you know for sure the town takes a lot of pride in Route 66. So I went in this store and looked around. I was planning on buying a few things. The lady who was working there was not friendly at all. I don't know if she was having a bad day or something, or maybe I looked too threatening to her, but she could have appreciated me as a customer. It took forever to wait on me because she had to peel off the stickers of the stuff I was buying and doing the math by calculator. Needless to say, this place is not modernized. They had some cool souvenirs. Not just Route 66 but old antiques and pop culture/sports stuff. But for some reason, this lady's attitude ruined my visit.