The Lincoln Memorial is on the other end of the 2.5-mile walk starting from the US Capitol Building. There are plenty of interesting places in between and the Lincon Memorial is the culmination point built honoring the 16th President of the United States.
It is a fantastic place to go, and a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Be prepared to walk for long distances if you are visiting after starting form the Capitol Hill but this place is very close to the White House side. There are no entry fees nor any waiting area or lines to stand in. The monument is open from the front like a temple in India and anyone can visit and take photos by following appropriate distancing.
I was blown away by the sheer size of the statue after I stepped into this memorial. Having seen this tourist spot often in movies and TV programs but I really experienced the magic of this place by being in the presence of this great space. It was on my bucket list and I truly am happy that I was able to tick this off.
There wasn’t too much of a crowd by Indian standards and the weather was amazing though on a bit warmer side as evident from the skimpy clothes of fellow tourists mostly local or from European countries.
The Lincoln Memorial appears much like a Greek temple and as I walked up the steps I noticed the distinct change in the quality of the building material. The statue of Lincoln is huge and looks like he is about to step down and walk out.
The view across the reflecting pool to the Washington monument is great especially in the morning when I was there.
Quick Facts:
• Height 80 feet.
• Length 188 feet.
• Statue of Abraham Lincoln.
• Statue Height 19 feet.
• Sculptor Daniel Chester.
• Appears on the back of USD 5 bill.
• Martin Luther King, Jr. gave the famous speech ‘I Have a Dream’ here.
• Opened in 1922.
Have you been to a memorial that was built for the head of a nation other than yours? I’d be interested in knowing your experiences.
Until then… Happy Guiding ?
This article is part of the Washington DC #StateChallenge Meetup and Trivia Quiz hosted by @Kwiksatik and @Denise_Barlock
Accessibility Features
Though handrails were present, there were no noticeable ramps providing limited accessibility for the differently-abled.
Ramp Access.
A wheelchair-accessible Entrance.
Handrails.
A wheelchair-accessible Parking.
Wheelchair-accessible Washroom/Toilet.
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