PLAN YOUR VISIT

Sherman is the “Northern Gateway” to the State Capital and Abraham Lincoln Sites. While visiting the area, check out Sherman’s attractions too.

General Information
Sherman, Illinois is at the crossroads of your Lincoln sites being approximately 10 miles North of the State Capital, Springfield. Access is easy off Interstate 55 (exit 105), State Route 29 and local roads. Please feel free to contact us at any time should you have any questions. Event staff can be reached at info@shermanil.org or 217.496.2621.


LOCAL HISTORIC ROUTE 66 ATTRACTIONS (Click on attraction title for google map link)

  • Route 66 Wayside/Veterans Memorial Park: Just south of the Interstate 55 entrance/exit (mile marker 105) on Business 55 (Sherman Boulevard) is Wayside Park. It is one of the last preserved areas used by Route 66 travelers to rest. Amenities here include a small picnic area, a stretch of the Route 66 Mother Road.
  • The Double H Bar: was built in 1946 with handmade limestone concrete blocks and is adjacent to Route 66 Park. The Double has been serving Route 66 travelers ever since it was established.
  • Fairlane Diner: A family-owned restaurant along old Route 66 in Sherman with a 50's decor serving lunch and dinner. Great food and ice cream for travelers to stop and enjoy.
  • Carpenter Park Route 66 Pavement: An early stretch of early Route 66 (1926-1936) is abandoned to the east of the park. Now listed on the National Register for Historic Places, the curbed concrete provides a look into the past of the Mother Road’s rich history. The two lanes are still visible to visitors, and stretch past scenic bluffs carved by the Sangamon River.

LOCAL ATTRACTIONS


  • Sherman Village Park: Pond, gazebo, lighted 1 mile walking trail, playground, amphitheater, shelters & picnic areas.
    • Amphitheater (The AMP): The Village of Sherman’s amphitheater is a popular venue for Sherman local events and local, regional and national performances.
    • Splash Pad (Opening Midsummer 2025): Newest feature of Sherman Village Park, the splash pad brings enjoyment to residents and visitors alike. It is fun to note the pad is a “instrumental” themed venue in recognition of the Amphitheater located directly next door.
  • Waldrop Park: a large multi-purpose park providing a walking trail, opportunities to fish, soccer & baseball diamonds, playground and pavilion.
  • Carpenter Park: a 434-acre park on the north bank of the Sangamon River on the far south side of the Village. Part of the park is a dedicated Illinois Nature Preserve and has been designated as an Important Bird Area of Illinois. Scenic trails can be walked along the bluffs formed by the river over the millennium.
  • Gurgens Park: is primarily in the flood plain of the Sangamon River. Roughly 2/3 of the site is bottomland forest. The remaining are former farm fields that are converted into forest and prairie. The Friends of Sangamon Valley and other groups are working to plant native species and control invasive plants.
  • Heritage Route 66 Bike Path: 4-mile multi-use Bike and Hike Trail that connects the Villages of Williamsville & Sherman providing a safe non-motorized trail for residents and users to enjoy.
  • Flagg Farmstead: is an Italianate mansion at 500 Old Tipton Road and is one of Sherman’s oldest historic houses dating back to 1871. Click Here to see additional details on this historic private home in Sangamon County.