Known as the "Cradle of the Emancipation Proclamation," President Lincoln's Cottage is Abraham Lincoln's summer residence where he lived …
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Oct 29, 2024
Seems like a profoundly missed opportunity to learn more about Lincoln, his life & his consequential decisions. Tours are confined to small groups, which is nice, but the tour itself is awful, stilte…Full review by ProfCoco
Sep 8, 2024
Security is inexplicably tighter here than at most other public homes and museums in the DC area, despite the cottage itself being just inside the gate of the Armed Forces Retirement Home and not clo…Full review by Hawkystone
Aug 26, 2024
We thought the tour was well done and worth the trip. Parking was easy and plentiful, it's to the left after you enter the gate. We enjoyed learning about the history of the veteran's home and the ho…Full review by Emily4023
Are you able to go inside? If so, what is inside the cottage?
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You are able to go inside several rooms inside. The tour guide talks about what went inside each room. There isn't much furniture inside most of it was taken after the war. I really …
You are able to go inside several rooms inside. The tour guide talks about what went inside each room. There isn't much furniture inside most of it was taken after the war. I really enjoyed this tour. We also found coupons on groupon.
We were advised to drive there as they have free parking on site. They told me that the nearest Metro was 20 minutes walk away. This helped us decide to drive... Hope this helps?
How long should you plan on spending at the Cottage?
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To see the house, you have to be on a tour, which takes about an hour (although with questions, can run a bit longer). The visitor's center has a few small exhibits and a gift shop. …
To see the house, you have to be on a tour, which takes about an hour (although with questions, can run a bit longer). The visitor's center has a few small exhibits and a gift shop. Two hours will do it. It's a fantastic tour. Five stars.
Is this site accessible for an older person who cannot walk long distances? Is there a place to drop someone off near the cottage, or must she walk from the parking lot? Thanks.
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The parking lot is very close to the Visitors Center, where you are required to start. Then you must cross the street and walk a short distance to see the cottage. You do have to walk up …
The parking lot is very close to the Visitors Center, where you are required to start. Then you must cross the street and walk a short distance to see the cottage. You do have to walk up one flight of stairs inside; if that is not possible, inquire at the Visitors Center about using the elevator.
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