President Lincoln's Cottage at the Soldiers' Home
President Lincoln's Cottage is a historic home used by Abraham Lincoln on the grounds of the Soldiers' Home, known today as the Armed Forces Retirement Home, near the Petworth neighborhood in Washington, D.C.
A park & preserve inside Washington
You can stay in Washington
President Lincoln's Cottage at the Soldiers' Home 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 33 miles northeast (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Sep and Oct
April, May, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 67–80°. When to go ↓
An airport 6 miles away
Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA) has airline service, about 6 miles from President Lincoln's Cottage at the Soldiers' Home.
Established in 2000
President Lincoln's Cottage at the Soldiers' Home dates from 2000. About ↓
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President Lincoln's Cottage at the Soldiers' Home
President Lincoln's Cottage is a historic home used by Abraham Lincoln on the grounds of the Soldiers' Home, known today as the Armed Forces Retirement Home, near the Petworth neighborhood in Washington, D.C. In 2000 it was designated a national monument called President Lincoln and Soldiers' Home National Monument.
President Abraham Lincoln and his family resided seasonally on the grounds of the Soldiers' Home to escape the heat and political pressure of downtown Washington, as did President James Buchanan (1857–1861) before him. President Lincoln's Cottage also served as the Summer White House for Presidents Rutherford B. Hayes (1877–1881) and Chester A. Arthur (1881–1885).
- Type
- Park & preserve
- Established
- 2000
- Area
- 3,591 square miles
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places contributing property
- Wikipedia readers
- 10K a year
Where to stay near President Lincoln's Cottage at the Soldiers' Home
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Washington (247) and Arlington (58).
- 1White House
- 2Washington Monument
- 3Smithsonian Institution
- 4United States Triumphal Arch
- 5Arlington National Cemetery
- 6Lincoln Memorial
- 7Ford's Theatre
- 8National Mall
Arlington
236,254 people
7 mi southwest of President Lincoln's Cottage at the Soldiers' Home
Alexandria
160,662 people
9 mi southwest of President Lincoln's Cottage at the Soldiers' Home
Bethesda
69,397 people
7 mi northwest of President Lincoln's Cottage at the Soldiers' Home
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From President Lincoln's Cottage at the Soldiers' Home | 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 | 7 mi southwest | 10 min | 58 54 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins | 236,254 | $895K | — |
| Alexandria | 9 mi southwest | 15 min | 44 41 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 160,662 | $735K | C |
| Bethesda | 7 mi northwest | 10 min | 26 23 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins | 69,397 | $1,170K | — |
| College Park | 6 mi northeast | 10 min | 17 16 hotels · 1 motel | 35,418 | $438K | — |
| Tysons | 12 mi west | 20 min | 25 25 hotels | 28,936 | $640K | — |
| Greenbelt | 8 mi northeast | 10 min | 12 11 hotels · 1 campground | 24,948 | $255K | D− |
| North Bethesda | 9 mi northwest | 15 min | 13 13 hotels | 49,677 | $732K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near President Lincoln's Cottage at the Soldiers' Home
Other well-known places within 6 miles. Numbered ones are on the map above.
Big draw13 mi National park siteWhite House311K visitors a year
Big draw24 mi National MemorialWashington Monument204K visitors a year
Big draw34 mi MuseumSmithsonian Institution30.0M visitors a year
Big draw45 mi LandmarkUnited States Triumphal Arch
Big draw55 mi LandmarkArlington National Cemetery
Big draw64 mi National MemorialLincoln Memorial7.7M visitors a year
Big draw73 mi National Historic SiteFord's Theatre National Historic Site394K visitors a year
Big draw84 mi 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 · Smithsonian Institution: Highsmith, Carol M., 1946-, photographer, Public domain · United States Triumphal Arch: Hstoops, CC0 · Arlington National Cemetery: Protoant, Public domain · Lincoln Memorial: Aerial_view_of_Lincoln_Memorial_-_east_side.jpg: Carol M. Highsmith derivative w, 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
Visiting President Lincoln's Cottage at the Soldiers' Home
Is President Lincoln's Cottage at the Soldiers' Home in Washington?
Yes. It’s inside Washington, DC.
When is the best time to visit President Lincoln's Cottage at the Soldiers' Home?
April, May, September and October, with highs of 67–80°.
How far is President Lincoln's Cottage at the Soldiers' Home from Baltimore?
About 33 miles northeast of Baltimore, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to President Lincoln's Cottage at the Soldiers' Home?
Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA), about 6 miles away.
Where should I stay near President Lincoln's Cottage at the Soldiers' Home?
Washington (in town, 247 places to stay), Arlington (7 mi, 58 places to stay) and Alexandria (9 mi, 44 places to stay).
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