President Obama spoke at the Let Freedom Ring ceremony to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech. Read more

Need a fun way to get around? Bike and Roll offers several different day & night bicycle (and segway) tours . Bikes , helmets, water & a snack are included in the price of the tour .-- Green Guide Editor

The Honest Abe Lincoln Memorial is my absolute favorite. Be sure to take your time and read his writings. Also, spend some time on the steps and take in the scenic views .

Fun to visit and you can bike around the national mall . I enjoyed the grandeur of this and faint memories of my trip during middle school . trying to find the typo in future in the Gettysburg address!

I think it’s an iconic view of DC. It’s one of my favorite spots. So much history on this spot. Half way down the steps there is a marked spot where MLK gave his speech. Must stop.

If you want to do a tour from Lincoln memorial to White House, use capital bikeshare or spin scooters they’ll help you to ride and walk which gives you more chance to visit more buildings and museums

Favorite monument in DC. Go at night when the crowd dies - it's majestic.

Come as early as you can and stand where Dr. King stood and changed America for the better.

I cannot truly describe how surreal it is to stand in front of this monument and feel like he can just stand up and crush you with his marble feet.

Once you make it to the top of those brutal stairs, it is worth it! The Lincoln statue , the reflecting pool and the Washington monument make history seem so close. Walk around for some cool views !

At the top of the pedestal on either side of the main staircase you’ll find Big Steps . Sit on them, stare from Lincoln to Washington, and think about one thing you love deeply.

The Lincoln Memorial and all the sights at the National Mall are worth taking the time to see if you go to Washington DC.

Don't forget to read the Gettysburg Address, one of the most famous speeches ever spoken. It's on the left as you come in. Notice how it's written as a story. Lincoln was famous as a storyteller.

Very crowded , typically, but it's a staple of DC tourism , so I suggest going. There is more to this monument than just the statue . The area and it history is worth hanging around for!

It's nothing but the Lincoln memorial. Good place to take a walk and enjoy sunset .

We hope you enjoyed your visit to the Lincoln Memorial. Please join the Trust for the National Mall as we preserve this iconic park for future generations. Read more

The monument is absolutely beautiful during the nighttime and much less crowded , see it under the lights!

Go the the first landing, and move to the right or left of the stairs to get a great picture of the Reflecting Pool , Washington Monument , And Capitol Building .

The Lincoln Memorial is awe inspiring, incredible. My favorite monument in Washington D.C. must see in person, I highly recommend.

Come out from monument , go down one flight of stairs, look down and find "I have a dream" etched on ground. Take a photo of words with your feet in picture. This is where MLK stood to give his speech.

One of the best things about this memorial is it's where Dr.King gave his I have a Dream speech. They actually have marked the spot he gave it from,where you can go see or stand in it.

Relaxing place, after appreciating Lincoln's sculpture is a great place to sit and enjoy the sunset or just to relax

Greek temple w/30' tall statue to 16th President. Above columns on exterior look for chipped “Wisconsin”. Was result of lone shot (accidentally) fired in DC during WWII. Full site history here<LINK> Read more

Be careful if its raining while you go, the steps going up to the top of the memorial are very slippery. One of my favorite things to visit while in DC.

As Tom Hanks shares stories of Vietnam with the crowd from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in 1994's "Forrest Gump", he spots his long lost friend Jenny, reuniting with her in the reflection pool Read more

The Lincoln Memorial is a wonderful spectacle. Whether you go in snow or sun, it's beautiful. Plus a vital scene from Forest Gump took place here.

Walked in the pouring rain to see this monument , and I would do it all again. A national icon, and phenomenal monument . Bucket list for sure.

Look for the remains of the misspelled word | The word "future" is misspelled as "euture" in the 2nd Inauguration speech that's carved on interior wall. It was corrected, but you can see the error! Read more

Important: the easiest route to the restrooms are to the left of the stairs that are outside, leading up to the statue .

It must have been Prom night in DC because hundreds of well dressed teenagers were here taking pictures. The memorial is beautiful, though! And the view !! 😍😍

Go early in the morning to avoid the afternoon crowd. You will have the national mall all to yourself. You need a week to see out all!

I encourage you to read the entire quotes inside the memorial. There's no better model for a president and it has been an inspiration for all but one conspicuously abominable one.

Construction began in 1914, and the memorial was opened to the public in 1922. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his famous "I Have a Dream" speech to a crowd by the Lincoln Memorial in 1963 .

It is worth it to jog over before sunrise if you are staying somewhere near the Mall . It is awesome at the Lincoln Memorial. The sun rises from the other end of the Mall over the US Capitol.

Yes it has a great view of the Washington monument and the reflecting pool !

Bob Dylan's first concert in Washington was a high profile one. He stood on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial on Aug. 28, 1963, as part of the March on Washington and sang three songs. Read more

This memorial is kept in surprisingly great condition. It's definitely a great way to show our appreciation for Lincoln.

Lots of construction happening around the memorial. I went with my mom and she had a hard time with the steps . We found out afterward their is an elevator to the left of the stairs

I went with my Granddaughters and Daughter and their Girl Scout troop, a 2 years ago. It was a truly amazing weekend. Saw everything we could possibly see, walked 20 miles it seemed around the city .

Amazing place for a view of the reflecting pool and some amazing quotes. Bike drop off close by

Beautiful place to rest once you've toured every thing around it. These steps are brutal tho!!!

First time at night. Very exciting. Great lighting. Cool pictures. Lovely view over reflecting pond looking toward the Washington Monument .

Marion Anderson performed an historic concert on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in 1939. 75,000 people attended, and the performance became a symbol of the Civil Rights movement. Read more

Did you know there's a museum beneath the monument ? There's a ground level entrance to the left of the steps , or an elevator down from the top!

Fourscore and seven years ago, our fathers brought forth on this continent a new nation, conceived in liberty, dedicated in the proposition that all men are created equal.

Walk all the way around and you can get some quiet time away from the crowds. Taxis are easy to find, way more than Jefferson Memorial

Check out the Greek details of the memorial. There is also an amazing view of the reflection pool .

My favorite monument ! Take a moment to breath the DC air and look around from Abe's side. Breathtaking.

Worth climbing the steps and fighting the crowd to visit Mr. Lincoln and see the views from the memorial.

Be sure to look at the steps for the marker noting where Martin Luther King Jr. made his "I Have a Dream" speech as you walk up to the inside of the Lincoln Memorial.