Last updated: March 5, 2022
Thing to Do
Self-Guided Tours
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Explore the park through a self-guided tour, or take a virtual tour of the interior of the Sandburg Home!
Details
Duration
30-60 Minutes
Activity
Self-Guided Tours - Walking
Pets Allowed
Yes
Activity Fee
No
Entrance fees may apply, see Fees & Passes information.
Reservations
No
Season
Year Round
Time of Day
Day
Accessibility Information
Due to the nature of the park's location on mountainous terrain, visitors will encounter changes in grade, uneven pathways and gravel paths. All trail surfaces are natural material, mulch, or gravel.
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- Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site
Sandburg Home Grounds Tour
Beyond the Sandburg Home and barn are a variety of buildings located throughout the park landscape. Follow the trail of buildings and lean more about how the Sandburg family and previous owners used these places.
- Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site
Virtual Tour of Sandburg Home
This is a virtual tour with 360 images of the inside of the Sandburg Home. Visitors can only explore the home in person while on a guided tour. Carl Sandburg and his family lived here for 22 years from 1945-1967. Learn about the home, how the Sandburg family lived here and the story of love and success they all shared.
- Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site
Sandburg's Hobo Journey
Follow Carl Sandburg's hobo journey, beginning in his hometown of Galesburg, Illinois and ending in Omaha, Nebraska. Visit the cities below to learn about Sandburg's time riding the rails.