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Explore the Lincoln Memorial: A Majestic Tribute to America’s Legacy

The grand Lincoln Memorial towers over the Reflecting Pool, anchoring the western end of the National Mall

The grand Lincoln Memorial towers over the Reflecting Pool, anchoring the western end of the National Mall. The best way to approach the memorial is from the east, by the Washington Monument and the National World War II Memorial. The Lincoln Memorial honors President Abraham Lincoln, the 16th United States president.

The Lincoln Memorial is open 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Rangers are on duty from 9:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. The easiest way to reach the Memorial is by Metrorail or Metrobus. The nearest Metro stations are Foggy Bottom and Smithsonian, both on the Orange, Blue and Silver lines. If traveling by Metrobus, take the 32, 34 or 36 routes. Capital Bikeshare also has a dock nearby, on Daniel French Drive SW.

Amenities

  • Currently Open for Business

Additional Information

Meeting Space Details

Inside Reception Capacity: Array

Metro Station

Foggy Bottom-GWU

Directions

2 Lincoln Memorial Cir. NW
Washington, DC 20037
United States


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    The National World War II Memorial honors the 16 million people who served as part of the American armed forces during World War II, including more than 400,000 who gave the ultimate sacrifice for their country The National World War II Memorial honors the 16 million people who served as part of the American armed forces during World War II, including more than 400,000 who gave the ultimate sacrifice for their country.

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