Lincoln Memorial Reviews (Washington, D.C., United States)

Awe Inspired

Atascadero, California

August 7, 2010

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I was there as a sixteen year old senior in high school many years ago and then thirty seven years later and I was still just as awe struck as an adult as I was as a high school student. He just has a way of getting to you. Like previous posters ...Read more

One of the Most Recognizable Washington DC Monuments

by stvchin

Tustin, California

October 4, 2009

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Best of IgoUgo The Memorial to our sixteenth President is one of the "must-see" attractions in Washington DC. The Abraham Lincoln Memorial is one of the iconic symbols of Washington DC, as well as appearing on the back of the five dollar bill. The Lincoln Memorial ...Read more The Memorial to our sixteenth President is one of the "must-see" attractions in Washington DC. The Abraham Lincoln Memorial is one of the iconic symbols of Washington DC, as well as appearing on the back of the five dollar bill. The Lincoln Memorial is located in the western corner of Washington DC at the edge of the Tidal Basin, adjacent to the Arlington Memorial Bridge. It’s very easy to spot, as it sits atop a slight elevation and is easily visible from far away.

The Lincoln Memorial is easily identified through it’s Greek-inspired construction. It’s a rectangular limestone and marble building surrounded by columns sitting atop an elevated base. The elevated base consists of several flights of stairs, probably 50-60 total steps. I did see a chair lift off to the side for handicap access. The seated statue of Abraham Lincoln is visible as you approach the front.

The front of the Lincoln Memorial faces the reflecting pool. Beyond the reflecting pool are the pillars of the National World War Two Memorial. And beyond that is the Washington Monument. While facing the Lincoln Memorial, the Vietnam War Memorial is immediately to the right.

I made the climb up the stairs to the Lincoln Memorial. As I went higher and higher up the steps, I could see the names of each state in the Union engraved into the top of the Lincoln Memorial, just above the columns. As I entered the front of the Lincoln Memorial, there is a huge, almost 20 foot tall seated marble statue of Abraham Lincoln. Inscribed into the wall behind him are the words "IN THIS TEMPLE AS IN THE HEARTS OF THE PEOPLE FOR WHOM HE SAVED THE UNION THE MEMORY OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN IS ENSHRINED FOREVER." The statue of Lincoln is very majestic, not only due to it’s size, but also in his appearance, as he gazes past the front, out towards the reflecting pool. It’s also majestic in that it memorializes what Lincoln achieved as the President of the United States.

Off to the right of Lincoln’s statue is a room with a copy of the Gettysburg Address inscribed into the wall, along with a mural of a slave being set free. Off to the left of Lincoln’s statue is a room with a copy of Lincoln’s second inaugural address inscribed into the wall. The interior is lighted by sunlight shining through the stained-glass roof. Since we went in August, the stained-glass roof has the unintended consequence of making the Lincoln Monument feel like a greenhouse. There are restrooms off to the side rooms.

As we exited, we took in the awesome view and understood why so many people were resting at the top of the steps at the Lincoln Memorial. A few steps down, we noticed a plaque on the floor of the monument commemorating where Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his "I have a Dream" speech.

The Abraham Lincoln Memorial is definitely one of the "must-see" attractions. It’s a place to learn about an important part of US history, a place to reflect, and a good place to sit down and rest, with a magnificent DC view. Close

From journal Our Nation's Capital

A Must for Every Visitor!

by mrsmadis0n

Greensboro, North Carolina

September 30, 2009

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It was wonderful to finally get to visit such an important memorial. It was great to walk up those steps and see the wonderful memorial they have created for Abraham Lincoln.

Really enjoyed it!

From journal History and Fun

Hello Mr Lincoln!

by tartlette

Bath, United Kingdom

July 8, 2009

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Best of IgoUgo On a recent trip to the States I stopped in Washington DC for a day on the way home. We wanted to pack in as much as possible. I was with my Mum, Dad and aunt and although Mum, Dad and I had all been to Washington before, my aunt hadn't so we wanted ...Read more

Abraham Lincoln Memorial

by McCoyWSP

W St Paul, Minnesota

August 12, 2007

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How do you describe this in a few words? Overwhelming. It was a hot morning and after the walk to this, I was a little cranky, but when you walk in and see the statue of Lincoln that you have seen so many times in pictures, well, it's hard not to be ...Read more

From journal Washington in the Heat

Abraham Lincoln Memorial

by mh75

Harrisonburg, Virginia

May 28, 2007

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Best of IgoUgo Setting at the west end of the National Mall, this monument is one awe-inspiring tribute to one of America's greatest Presidents. Deceptive in its size, from afar, it does look large, but as you get closer, you are struck by the size of the seated ...Read more

From journal Business Trip to Washington D.C.

Abraham Lincoln Memorial

by RBT331

Medfield, Massachusetts

January 9, 2007

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Savings alert: This stop is free.The Lincoln Memorial is one of the many monuments that are part of the National Park Service.This monument pays tribute to the 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln. Construction on this massive marble ...Read more

From journal The Nation's Capitol on a Budget

Lincoln Memorial

by mafnet

Lake Forest, California

November 20, 2006

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This monument has Lincoln sitting along in a giant chair. Alongside are words from various documents on stone. Up the steps, one can see the names of every state on the roof. The president stares out upon D.C., firmly. His accomplishments have been ...Read more

From journal Washington, D.C.

Abraham Lincoln Memorial

by grannola

Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

October 26, 2006

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Best of IgoUgo The Lincoln Memorial is one of those things that you see on TV, but you really can't get a good sense of the monument from still pictures. That may seem strange because it is 'a statue' but being in the Memorial is really more awe-inspiring than I ...Read more The Lincoln Memorial is one of those things that you see on TV, but you really can't get a good sense of the monument from still pictures. That may seem strange because it is 'a statue' but being in the Memorial is really more awe-inspiring than I would have imagined.

You climb up the steps to the Memorial, and you look out at the Washington Memorial and the reflecting pool. It is an amazing view. Then you enter the Lincoln Memorial. The statue of Lincoln is of course huge and impressive that way, but just as impressive is how everyone in the Memorial is respecting the silence. There are a few hushed whispers and footfalls, but people are there to do more than be tourists and it shows.

There are two of Lincolns most famous speeches, the Gettysburg address engraved on the walls in the 'side' rooms of the memorial. You will find people there reading them, getting the history from them. Absorbing the Lincolness of it all. This whole experience is marred slightly by the gift shop. There is a gift shop inside the Memorial, which seems a bit odd. However, it is mainly a book store, so that helps a bit I guess.

Mom took the elevator up with the stroller so we wouldn't have to carry it up all those stairs, which turned out to be very useful, as she discovered all the information on the ground floor. We did not realize that there was a museum of sorts downstairs, and probably would not have seen it, if not for the elevator.

The museum included more quotations from Lincoln, history, etc. There is also a supersized Lincoln Memorial penny hanging on the wall. Another useful thing we discovered, is that there are restrooms on the ground floor. It's very useful to know these things when travelling with small children.

This was one of the places that the 8-year-old really wanted to go, and he was not disappointed. He didn't know much about any of the presidents of the US before our trip (we are from Canada after all) but he learned something about Lincoln here. The monument is open to visitors 24 hours a day and there are park rangers there during the day to answer questions. (It's a National Park.)

When we were there, there were some roads under construction and strange things going on, so we ended up driving across a bridge to Arlington National Cemetery by mistake. We looped around and parked on Constitution Avenue and walked a short distance to the monument. On the way back to the car, we discovered we were walking past the Vietnam War Memorial. (Which becomes more impressive the nearer you get.)

Overall, the Memorial is well worth a visit. And it is definitely worth getting off the tourmobile for a while. Close

From journal Washington - Sights and Tastes

Lincoln Memorial

by hellbunnie

Dublin, Ireland

October 7, 2006

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See giant-robo-Lincoln sit in his huge Greek temple. This is a truly impressive monument and should not be missed. Lincoln's best-known speeches are chiseled into the walls and the great man himself stares down at you from his lofty throne. ...Read more

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