Lincoln Memorial
The Lincoln Memorial is a U.S. national memorial honoring Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the United States, located on the western end of the National Mall of Washington, D.C. The memorial is built in a neoclassical style in the form of a classical temple. It comes under the National Park Service. Over 2025, 7.7M visitors passed through.
A national memorial inside Washington
Visits hit a record in 2024, then fell back
The National Park Service counted 8,479,349 visitors in 2024, a record. In 2025 the count fell 9% to 7,743,295. Visitors ↓
One of the most looked-up attractions in the U.S.
About 176K people a year read its Wikipedia article, more than for 98% of the 7,799 attractions we track.
Best month: Sep
September is mild and quieter than average, with a high of 80°. When to go ↓
You can stay in Washington
Lincoln Memorial is inside Washington, which has 247 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Baltimore
Baltimore is about 37 miles northeast (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Written from National Park Service visitor counts, NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia. Updated when the Park Service posts a new month.
How the year runs
The months below show crowds and weather at Lincoln Memorial.
Lincoln Memorial
The Lincoln Memorial is a U.S. national memorial honoring Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the United States, located on the western end of the National Mall of Washington, D.C. The memorial is built in a neoclassical style in the form of a classical temple. The memorial's architect was Henry Bacon. In 1920, Daniel Chester French designed the large interior Abraham Lincoln statue, which was carved in marble by the Piccirilli brothers. Jules Guérin painted the interior murals, and the epitaph above the statue was written by Royal Cortissoz. Dedicated on May 30, 1922, it is one of several memorials built to honor an American president. It has been a major tourist attraction since its opening, and over the years, has occasionally been used as a symbolic center focused on race relations and civil rights.
- Type
- National Memorial
- Established
- 1922
- Elevation
- 52 ft
- Run by
- National Park Service
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (1966) · District of Columbia Inventory of Historic Sites (1964)
- Wikipedia readers
- 176K a year
- Official site
- nps.gov/linc
Plan your visit
- Timed Entry Reservation - Location$1
- Timed Entry Reservation - LocationFree
Hotels and campgrounds near Lincoln Memorial
Rooms are nearest in Washington (247) and Arlington (58).
- 1White House
- 2Washington Monument
- 3United States Triumphal Arch
- 4Arlington National Cemetery
- 5Smithsonian Institution
- 6Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
- 7Ford's Theatre
- 8National Mall
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Lincoln Memorial | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | in town | — | 247 201 hotels · 2 motels · 24 inns & B&Bs · 6 lodges & cabins · 12 hostels · 2 campgrounds | 693,645 | $737K | D− |
| Arlington | 3 mi west | 5 min | 58 54 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins | 236,254 | $895K | — |
| Alexandria | 5 mi south | 10 min | 44 41 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 160,662 | $735K | C |
| Bethesda | 8 mi northwest | 10 min | 26 23 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins | 69,397 | $1,170K | — |
| Tysons | 10 mi west | 15 min | 25 25 hotels | 28,936 | $640K | — |
| College Park | 10 mi northeast | 15 min | 17 16 hotels · 1 motel | 35,418 | $438K | — |
| National Harbor | 8 mi south | 10 min | 10 9 hotels · 1 inn or B&B | 4,454 | $473K | — |
| Springfield | 10 mi southwest | 15 min | 13 13 hotels | 31,154 | $640K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Next door to Lincoln Memorial
Within 2 miles you can add these well-known places.
Big draw1in town National park siteWhite House311K visitors a year
Big draw2in town National MemorialWashington Monument204K visitors a year
Big draw3in town LandmarkUnited States Triumphal Arch
Big draw4in town LandmarkArlington National Cemetery
Big draw5in town MuseumSmithsonian Institution30.0M visitors a year
Big draw6in town LandmarkTomb of the Unknown Soldier
Big draw7in town National Historic SiteFord's Theatre National Historic Site394K visitors a year
Big draw8in town National park siteNational MallPhoto credits
White House: This image or media was taken or created by Matt H. Wade. To see his entire port, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Washington Monument: Oren Rozen, CC BY-SA 4.0 · United States Triumphal Arch: Hstoops, CC0 · Arlington National Cemetery: Protoant, Public domain · Smithsonian Institution: Highsmith, Carol M., 1946-, photographer, Public domain · Tomb of the Unknown Soldier: Arlington National Cemetery, Public domain · Ford's Theatre National Historic Site: Ingfbruno, CC BY-SA 3.0 · National Mall: Raul654 at en.wikipedia. Later version(s) were uploaded by Michael Shields at e, CC BY-SA 3.0
The 2025 count: 7,743,295
From 2016 to 2025, these are the yearly visits.
Asked about Lincoln Memorial
Is Lincoln Memorial in Washington?
Yes. It’s inside Washington, DC. The address is 2 Lincoln Memorial Circle, NW, Washington, DC 20002.
When is the best time to visit Lincoln Memorial?
September, with a high of 80°. April is the busiest month (about 916,795 visitors).
How many people visit Lincoln Memorial each year?
7,743,295 in 2025, according to the National Park Service. The record is 8,479,349, set in 2024.
How far is Lincoln Memorial from Baltimore?
About 37 miles northeast of Baltimore, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Lincoln Memorial?
Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA), about 3 miles away.
Where should I stay near Lincoln Memorial?
Washington (in town, 247 places to stay), Arlington (3 mi, 58 places to stay) and Alexandria (5 mi, 44 places to stay).
Washington has the answers
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · National Park Service visitor use statistics · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.