Lincoln Memorial Address, Map and Directions

The Lincoln Memorial is a part of the Memorial Parks and National Mall. In honor of Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President in the US history fighting to preserve the nation during the Civil War, the great memorial was built. After its establishment in 1922, many world-famous speeches and events took place at the site. Martin Luther King addressed his world-shocking "I Have A Dream" speech in 1963 at the Lincoln Memorial.

Designed by Henry Bacon in the form of a Greek temple, Lincoln Memorial was sculpted by Daniel Chester French and its interior walls were painted by Jules Guerin. The building consists of a large seated sculpture of Abraham Lincoln, who was deep in thought. The19-foot larger than life marble statue sits in the center of Lincoln Memorial. The words of two famous speeches are inscribed on the walls: the Gettysburg Address and the Second Inaugural Address, providing a glimpse into a significant period of American history. The 36 Doric columns of the architecture stand for the number of states in the Union at the time of Lincoln's death.

Recognized as an eternal symbol of freedom, the Lincoln Memorial appeals to anyone who seeks hope and inspiration. The striking architecture, which is reminiscent of Greek temples, has inspired and attracted over 3.6 million visitors every year. According to the survey of "America's Favorite Architecture" conducted by the American Institute of Architects, Linclon Memorial came in the seventh. Currently, the Lincoln Memorial is open to visitors for free 24 hours a day.

Homepage of Lincoln Memorial

http://www.nps.gov/linc

Lincoln Memorial in Wiki

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lincoln_Memorial

The Lincoln Memorial has no street or mailing address. It's located at the intersection of Independence Avenue SW and 23rd Street SW at the west end of the National Mall. The great memorial occupies a considerable amount of space in West Potomac Park. You can find the memorial near the convergence of numerous roads throughout the metropolitan area of Washington D.C. As a principal landmark of the city, the Lincoln Memorial offers fantastic views of the city from several vantage points. To find out more location info, the following map can be helpful for you.

Lincoln Memorial Map

http://www.nps.gov/linc/planyourvisit/maps.htm

How to get to the Lincoln Memorial? The memorial is one of the most popular attractions at the National Mall, attracting locals and visitors alike. Guests can have easy access to the Lincoln Memorial through several transportation modes.

- By Plane

Out-of-town guests may need to fly into Washington DC. Three major airports serve the city of Washington, D.C. and offers connection with both domestic and international destinations. The three available airports are Washington Dulles International Airport, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.

The three airports all provide convenient ground transportation for passengers. Travelers can take limousine or shuttle services to the National Mall after landing at the airports. Taxi cabs, car rentals and Metro services are also available to connect with the National Mall. You can get to the Lincoln Memorial with ease undoubtedly. For more airport info, please visit their official websites.

- By Car

Driving to the Lincoln Memorial is quite easy with the extensive highway system. Interstate 395 offers easy access to the National Mall from the south. The memorial at the National Mall is accessible through I-66, US routes 50 and 29 for visitors coming from the west. US Routes 1, 4 and 50 offer easy access to the memorial for guests from the east. I-495, Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway, New York Avenue, George Washington Memorial Parkway and the Cabin John Parkway offer access to the memorial from the north. Some detailed driving directions are listed for your convenience.

1) From I-395 N

If you're coming from the south, head northeast on I-395 N. Keep on driving and take exit 8B to merge onto VA-27 N/S Washington Blvd for Pentagon/Arlington Cemetery/Rosslyn. Then you need to continue to drive along S Washington Blvd and enter the District of Columbia. Make a right onto Arlington Memorial Bridge and turn right slightly onto Lincoln Memorial Circle. Turn slightly right and Lincoln Memorial Circle becomes 23rd Street SW. The Lincoln Memorial will be a short distance ahead.

2) From I-495 S/I-95 S

Head southeast on I-495 S/I-95 S. Then you need to take exit 22B for Balt/Wash Pkwy toward Washington S. Continue to drive and merge onto Baltimore-Washington Pkwy. Continue onto MD-201 and then you'll enter District of Columbia. Proceed on District of Columbia Hwy 295 and drive along I-295 S. Head on I-295 S and take exit 3B for Howard Road toward Nationals Park/Downtown.

Turn right onto Howard Road SE and take the ramp to National Park. Turn to the right slightly onto S Capitol Street SE and take the I-395 S ramp to downtown Washington D.C.. Merge onto Southeast Fwy and continue to drive on I-395 S. You can take the Maine Avenue exit and merge onto Maine Avenue SW. Then you should continue onto Independence Avenue SW and you'll see the Lincoln Memorial in front of you.

3) From US-50 E

You need to head southeast on US-50 E toward State Route 600. Then you can turn left onto VA-606 E and continue to follow VA-606 E. Take the Virginia 267 E ramp to Washington. Keep on driving and merge onto VA-267 E and take the exit on your left onto Dulles Airport Access. You still need to merge onto VA-267 E and take I-66 E to enter District of Columbia. Take the exit for Independence Avenue and head on Rock Creek and Potomac Pkwy NW. Then you should proceed on Ohio Drive SW and keep to the right at the fork. You need to take a sharp left on Ohio Drive SW and turn left onto 23rd Street SW.

4) From US-301 S/US-50 W

When you're coming from this direction, you need to drive westbound on US-50 W and enter District of Columbia. Then you should switch to your left onto I-395 S and merge onto I-395 S through the ramp to Richmond. Afterwards, you can take the Main Avenue exit and merge onto Maine Avenue SW. Proceed on Independence Avenue SW until you come to the intersection with 23rd Street SW.

- By Bicycle

Several major bicycle trails offer easy ways to and through the city of Washington D.C. The Nation's Capitol area is really bicycle friendly and fits for riders of varying skill levels. If you need more detailed info about bicycle riding in the area, please consult the Bicycling Information link.

Learn More about Bicycle Trails

http://www.nps.gov/linc/planyourvisit/bicyclinginformation.htm

- Public Transportation

As parking is limited in the area of Lincoln Memorial, public transportation is widely utilized by many tourists. Several metro train and bus routes travel through the suburban area. Three Metro stations are within walking distance from the Lincoln Memorial, including Arlington Cemetery Station at 1000 North Memorial Drive, Foggy Botton-GWU and Farragut West at 900 18th Street, NW.

In addition to the public transportation system in Washington D.C., adjacent states and commonwealth authorities also provide train service from the nearby cities to the Capital of the Nation.

Public Transportation

http://www.nps.gov/linc/planyourvisit/publictransportation.htm