Lincoln Memorial, Washington DC
Lincoln Memorial
Lincoln Memorial
4.5
00:00 - 23:59
Monday
00:00 - 23:59
Tuesday
00:00 - 23:59
Wednesday
00:00 - 23:59
Thursday
00:00 - 23:59
Friday
00:00 - 23:59
Saturday
00:00 - 23:59
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Neighbourhood: National Mall
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&pizza - Hotel Hive
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Lincoln Retail Refreshments & Gift Shop
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0.6 km
Tonic At Quigley's Pharmacy
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1 km€€ - €€€ • American • Bar • Pub
Kingbird
510
1.2 km€€€€ • Vegetarian Friendly • Vegan Options • Gluten Free Options
Kennedy Center Rooftop Terrace Restaurant
357
0.8 km€€€€ • American • Vegetarian Friendly
GCDC Grilled Cheese Bar
477
1.3 km€€ - €€€ • American • Bar • Vegetarian Friendly
Sammy's Coffee Kiosk
11
0.8 km€ • Cafe
Magic Gourd Restaurant
45
0.8 km€€ - €€€ • Chinese • Asian • Fusion
CIRCA at Foggy Bottom
848
1.3 km€€ - €€€ • American • Bar • Vegetarian Friendly
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4.5
31,645 reviews
Excellent
24,879
Very good
5,767
Average
874
Poor
86
Terrible
39
Gina L
Texas148 contributions
Stunning
Oct 2021
By far the best monument in DC. Not to be missed. Take a moment to stare at Lincoln, read some of text on the walls, sit on the steps and just ponder.
Written 23 October 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Mariher_Canino
San Juan, Puerto Rico11 contributions
Awesome place
Sep 2021
The photos don't do her beauty justice. I always long to visit him because there were many movies that I saw.
Written 22 October 2021
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brittanymartinelli
Quincy, MA104 contributions
Must do while in DC
Aug 2021
must do for DC great for photos and my husband loved all the history the whole walk down and very clean, suggest starting here and walking all the way to the washington monument
Written 19 October 2021
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SeniorTravelerTF
Fort Atkinson862 contributions
Like they say about the Rose Bowl, the Granddaddy of monuments
Oct 2021
This is not a monument that will occupy a lot of your time reading exhibits and interpretive signs. This is a pause, breath deep, read the words on the walls, and let the awesome nature of the man and the building be absorbed. Part of the mall so easy to get to, safe to visit any time of day. The first thing to do, even if you have visited before. (I do, however, if the NPS could figure out a way to keep the birds out of the pool as the mess detracts from the ambiance.)
Written 18 October 2021
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bosoxbevy
United States43 contributions
A must see
Oct 2021 • Solo
When in DC you must go visit Abe. There are several steps to walk to see Lincoln’s statue, but they are spaced out in sections so it really didn’t seem too challenging. Once you make it to the top you realize how worth the climb was to see Abe as well as the view of the reflecting pool and Washington monument. I suggest continuing on to the Vietnam wall which is within minutes of walking distance away, and the WW2 monument which is just on the other end of the reflecting pool.
Written 16 October 2021
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Michael N
Prairieville, LA12 contributions
Amazing
Oct 2021
Seeing something that you learned about in School was just an amazing site to see. We did the DC Tour through VIATOR our guide Chris was very Knowledgeable of all of DC Sites and Activities
Written 11 October 2021
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Paul E
New York City, NY68 contributions
What An Iconic Memorial! Worth A Look!
Sep 2021
The giant memorial to 'Honest Abe' is such an iconic structure that I had to visit when in Washington DC.
It sits near The White House and on The Mall with The Washington Monument. Not to forget The Vietnam Veterans Memorial. An excellent picture of the The House of Representatives (The Capitol Dome) may be taken whilst at the memorial. All within walking distance.
Some things I picked up on. It is in Greek Revivalist architecture (based upon The Parthenon in Greece), it has 36 columns because of the 36 states that were part of the union at the time of Abe's death, and has 58 steps, which represent his two years in office and being 56-years-old at the time of his assassination.
Spend a morning or all day taking in these amazing structures. It really is great sight-seeing!
It sits near The White House and on The Mall with The Washington Monument. Not to forget The Vietnam Veterans Memorial. An excellent picture of the The House of Representatives (The Capitol Dome) may be taken whilst at the memorial. All within walking distance.
Some things I picked up on. It is in Greek Revivalist architecture (based upon The Parthenon in Greece), it has 36 columns because of the 36 states that were part of the union at the time of Abe's death, and has 58 steps, which represent his two years in office and being 56-years-old at the time of his assassination.
Spend a morning or all day taking in these amazing structures. It really is great sight-seeing!
Written 6 October 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Andrew T
108 contributions
Visit
Sep 2021 • Solo
Really grand in scope, very fun to go to. Lots of stairs so that may be an issue for some. Enjoyed the quotes on the wall behind him.
Written 3 October 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
bradziker1
Lake Mary, FL1,328 contributions
awe inspiring
Sep 2021
Can't put into words with the atmosphere and history. It was so inspiring reading the quotes by Lincoln on either side and realizing the importance to our country. Its a lot of steps to get to the top - and slippery, but worth it. Back of memorial has excellent pictures you can take of the Potomac.
Written 3 October 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Cynn
Buenos Aires, Argentina2 contributions
Hola, solo tengo tres horas para visitar lo más importante de Washington (para mi) que sería el capitolio, el monumento a LINCONL y la Casa Blanca, hay alquiler de bicis? Así puedo hacer todo más rápido?
Shawnapn
Norco, CA
Where is the easiest parking to be able to walk and view all the monuments and Smithsonian?
Mb G
Winston Salem, NC51 contributions
Honestly, take the metro into town and get off at the Smithsonian stop. That places you roughly in the middle of the National Mall. They have a red bus called the DC circulator that you can ride for free and it will take you to all of the major stops. Or you can take a stroll around to see all of the monuments and museums.
Welsh_Wizz
Swansea, UK241 contributions
Hi,
We will visit Washington this summer. How long did you take at each monument? We are staying close by so will probably start out really early to try and avoid the main crowds!
We have to be at the Capitol Building for 10:15 and would like to get Lincoln, Korean, Vietnam and Washington monuments seen before that. We hope to be at the White House (just to take a picture and not stop) for 8:00. Do you think that would be sufficient time? We will be on foot but are all fit and healthy!
Thank you!
Bev
HappyCamper00000
Shokan, NY28 contributions
My opinion is No, that's not enough time, 20 minutes at each place is like running from place to place without actually paying much attention to what is there. I suppose, depending on how you sightsee, you could run up to it look it over quick, run to the next Monument. But I like to take it all in, walk around, read the information that is posted. I can't imagine being able to read anything about each place you are seeing at the speed with which you want to go. So I guess it depends on what you want to get out of it. Do you want to just look at the pretty building and keep moving? If so, sure, you can see all these things in that time. If you want to get more out of the experience while learning about each place... .you will need to allocate more time. Enjoy your visit!
askdeidre2
Los Angeles, CA
Is it possible to see all the major monuments in D.C. in one day?
De Rejsende
Denmark243 contributions
It is. But D.C. is worth spending more time in. If you also want to visit some of the museums, you should plan for some days.
Enjoy your stay. It is a nice city. :)
askdeidre2
Los Angeles, CA
Are the roads from Toronto to D.C. good for driving?
Sam
Nuremberg, Germany11,141 contributions
That’s a very long drive! But yeah is possible
bitsmom_tn
Lewisburg, TN197 contributions
Where do you park to view these memorials and monuments? What do you recommend?
Josette M
Cape Town Central, South Africa29 contributions
We found a parking garage for the day which enabled us to peaceful walk around all day with no worries
Sally G
Plantation, FL13 contributions
Hrs of operations?? In December
1Coolrunner
Poplar Bluff, MO403 contributions
Memorial is open 24-7 but gift shop and restrooms are normal business hours I think
TexasLady40
El Paso, TX61 contributions
Is it easy to catch a cab from the Lincoln Memorial or the Vietnam Memorial area?
Quattraporte M
Saint Louis, MO66 contributions
Walking is the best option across to the Monuments.
Where do you park?
ms0631
Cary, NC9 contributions
you can park on any streets around the memorial area, regular street parking, but read the signs, they can get quite confusing.
Frequently Asked Questions about Lincoln Memorial
- Lincoln Memorial is open:
- Mon - Sat 00:00 - 23:59
- We recommend booking Lincoln Memorial tours ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. See all 154 Lincoln Memorial tours on Tripadvisor
- According to Tripadvisor travellers, these are the best ways to experience Lincoln Memorial:
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- Big Bus Washington DC Open Top Hop-On Hop-Off Tour (From €37.88)
- Hotels near Lincoln Memorial:
- (0.88 km) Hotel Hive
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- (0.93 km) Courtyard Washington, DC/Foggy Bottom
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- Restaurants near Lincoln Memorial:
- (0.20 km) Lincoln Retail Refreshments & Gift Shop
- (0.88 km) &pizza - Hotel Hive
- (1.34 km) GCDC Grilled Cheese Bar
- (1.22 km) Kingbird
- (1.68 km) Lafayette Restaurant
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- (0.02 km) CaminandoToursDC
- (0.03 km) Walk of the Town
- (0.14 km) Vietnam Women's Memorial
- (0.17 km) Tours for Humanity
- (0.30 km) Vietnam Veterans Memorial