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A mowed path through prairie. There are numbered signs along the trail that correspond to stops in the augmented virtual reality tour.
You can take a self-guided ¼-mile-long walking tour of the site using an augmented virtual reality app managed by the New Philadelphia Association. The app is available to download for electronic handheld devices, cost-free, at the kiosk. Wi-Fi access is available.

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Whether you have just a few minutes or half a day's worth of free time, there are many activities offered on a daily basis at New Philadelphia National Historic Site. Most visitors who participate in the two main activities (Information Kiosk and Augmented Reality Tour) should expect to spend about 60 minutes at the site.

Services and facilities are limited on site. Please plan ahead and be prepared for:
  • No restrooms.
  • No indoor facilities.
  • Passport Stamps are not available on site.
For more trip planning information, and where to get Passport Stamps, go to the Plan Your Visit page.

Feel free to call us between 9 am and 5 pm central time at 1-573-880-3120 or email us if you have additional questions or special needs.
 

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      Last updated: April 4, 2025

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      New Philadelphia National Historic Site
      413 S. 8th Street

      Springfield, IL 62701

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