Lincoln Memorial Parking Information

Built in honor of the 16th presidents of the United States - Abraham Lincoln, the Lincoln Memorial is a historic memorial located in Washington, D.C. Annually, this majestic building attracts a host of visitors from all over the world. Just like a couple of other monuments erected in the neighborhood, the Lincoln Memorial performs as one of the attractions included in the National Mall and Memorial Parks group. For any people coming to this charming city, the Lincoln Memorial is definitely worth a visit.

In addition to reminding visitors of Abraham Lincoln, the great president during the American Civil War, the Lincoln Memorial also gives a splendid view of the city. Besides, a complete view of the National Mall, which stretches all the way to the Capitol Building, is available for visitors standing in front of the Lincoln statue. As a Roman-style structure, the magnificent Lincoln Memorial looks somewhat like a Greek Temple. At the Lincoln Memorial, visitors can even find the inscriptions of the two world-famous speeches of President Lincoln.

Since 1922 when the Lincoln Memorial was originally established, this spectacular structure has performed as a historic site for lots of famous speeches in the country. Regarded as a national memorial, it occupies nearly 163 acres of land and features a grand edifice which has been constructed on a huge while marble. Actually, the Lincoln Memorial is more than just a tourist destination. It is designed to help people commemorate Abraham Lincoln and his great contribution to the country during the Civil War.

Official Website of the Lincoln Memorial

http://www.nps.gov/linc

Learn More about Lincoln Memorial on Wiki

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

No matter you are a resident or tourist of Washington, D.C, you should pay a visit to the Lincoln Memorial. Nationally known as an extremely popular landmark, the Lincoln Memorial is sure to offer you an impressive experience. It is located on the west side of the National Mall and really easy to reach. And its address is National Mall and Memorial Parks, 900 Ohio Drive SW, Washington, D.C. 20024.

If you prefer to drive to this amazing attraction, it would be a breeze for you to get there. However, parking is a little tough around this area. In general, driving visitors can park their vehicles along Ohio Drive SW. Areas between the Lincoln Memorial and the Thomas Jefferson Memorial will be available for on-street parking. For visitors driving buses to the Lincoln Memorial, it is necessary to bear in mind that bus parking would only be available on Ohio Drive SW, near the Lincoln Memorial or the Thomas Jefferson Memorial. Sometimes, you might be allowed to park your bus along Ohio Drive SW in East Potomac Park.

You might be a little confused about areas available for on-street parking along Ohio Drive SW, if you would like to catch a clearly view of these areas, visit the following page and click "Maps" to get a better understanding of parking areas on Ohio Drive SW.

More about Parking and Parking Areas near the Lincoln Memorial

http://www.nps.gov/nama/planyourvisit/directions.htm

As for handicapped parking areas, you might need to drive all the way to the Washington Monument or the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial. Besides, in the vicinity of the World War II Memorial, the Korean War Veterans Memorial or the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, you can also find a few parking spaces specially designed for the disabled. Actually, within walking distance of the Lincoln Memorial, there are a couple of handicapped parking spaces as well. However, they are really scarce and might be filled to capacity upon your arrival.

To be frank, parking in Washington, D.C. is kind of a nightmare anyway. When park your vehicle around the Lincoln Memorial, you should really bear in mind that public parking is limited in the neighborhood of the National Mall. And it would be very restricted for on-street parking in the city as well, especially during rush hours in the mornings and evenings.

As a result, visitors are strongly recommended to take advantage of public transportation to get to the Lincoln Memorial. Normally, if you choose to ride Metro trains or buses to reach the Lincoln Memorial, it would be a piece of cake. A number of buses from various suburban areas in the neighborhood of Washington, D.C. would provide service for this attraction.

For visitors coming from other cities or states, there are plenty of commonwealth transportation authorities furnishing train service as well. It won't take much time for you to take train to get to Washington, D.C. from nearby sates. Besides, it is truly convenience. If you would like to learn more details about public transportation options for you to pick from, click the public transportation link we give below.

Additional Details regarding Public Transportation Options

http://ncrcms.nps.gov/nama/planyourvisit/publictransportation.htm

Nevertheless, if you insist on driving to the Lincoln Memorial, take a glimpse at the following parking garages or lots around this area. This information could help a lot if you arrive at the attraction but can not find any parking space suitable for your vehicle. Well, let's see what are nearby parking options available for you.

1) Parking Lot Provided by the East Potomac Park/Hains Point: The East Potomac Park is a fantastic peninsula which visitors can find between the Potomac River and the Washington Channel. It furnishes its guests with a huge parking lot. In total, there are nearly 320 parking spaces which are also available for driving visitors to the Lincoln Memorial. Parking in this lot is free and it would be very easy for you to walk to the Lincoln Memorial or the Thomas Jefferson Memorial from where you park your car.

2) Parking Garage at Union Station: You can locate this gorgeous parking garage with ease, since it is in close proximity to the US Capitol Building as well as the east end of the National Mall. In fact, it is a little bit far away from the Lincoln Memorial which is situated on the west side of the mall. However, visitors can take the DC Circulator Bus to arrive at the memorial. It would only cost you 1 dollar. Otherwise, you can choose to take Metro and get off at the Smithsonian Station.

The address of this parking garage is 50 Massachusetts Avenue, NE. And there are almost 2,000 parking spaces for you to take advantage of. Normally, the parking fee ranges from 6 to 19 dollars based on how long your vehicle is parked.