Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park
National Historical Park · KY
For over a century people from around the world have come to rural Central Kentucky to honor the humble beginnings of our 16th president, Abraham Lincoln. His early life on Kentucky's frontier shaped his character and prepared him to lead the nation through Civil War. Visit our country's first memorial to Lincoln, built with donations from young and old, and the site of his childhood home.
- NPS site
- nps.gov/abli
- Location
- Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park (37.586, -85.673)
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Passport stamp locations
- Knob Creek Tavern Visitor Center
- Visitor Center at Abraham Lincoln Birthplace
Hours
Birthplace Unittoday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Sat Oct 39:00AM - 5:00PM
- Sun Oct 49:00AM - 5:00PM
- Mon Oct 59:00AM - 5:00PM
- Tue Oct 69:00AM - 5:00PM
- Wed Oct 79:00AM - 5:00PM
- Thu Oct 89:00AM - 5:00PM
- Fri Oct 99:00AM - 5:00PM
Memorial Building: open 9:00 am - 4:30 pm eastern time. Birthplace Unit Visitor Center and Grounds: open 9:00 am - 5:00 pm eastern time.
Boyhood Home Unittoday: Sunrise to Sunset
- Sat Oct 3Sunrise to Sunset
Visitor centers
2
- Knob Creek Tavern Visitor Centertoday: 10:00AM - 4:30PMDirections
- Visitor Center at Abraham Lincoln Birthplacetoday: 9:00AM - 5:00PMDirections
Self-guided tours
3
Boyhood at Knob Creek - Grounds Walking Tour45–60 minutes · 4 stops
On this walking tour, you will view the grounds of the Abraham Lincoln Birthplace Boyhood Unit, and the buildings on site.
Pathway of a President - Accessible Route Tour45–60 minutes · 5 stops
View the First Lincoln Memorial, Symbolic Cabin, travel the Pathway of a President trail, and more as you enjoy a journey at the Birthplace Unit of Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historic Park.
The Man from the Sinking Spring - Memorial and Grounds Walking Tour45–60 minutes · 5 stops
View the First Lincoln Memorial, Symbolic Cabin, Sinking Spring, and more as you enjoy a walk at Birthplace Unit.
Entrance fees
No entrance fee.