Lincoln Memorial

Pros: Beautiful from a distance, awesome up close!
Cons: Some people do not respect the area for what it is.

I have not read nor heard that statement from any other person, place, or source. It is a position that I back up with my own facts. Every day each of us work with money. The "Penny", the US one cent piece, has the Lincoln Memorial on the back of it. ...

Pros: Beautiful monument, awe-inspiring, nice museum, very important historical site
Cons: Construction

The Lincoln Memorial is the granddaddy of all monuments. It is, quite frankly, the only one I considered an absolute “must visit” for my Washington D.C., although we ultimately visited many. The memorial did not disappoint. Whether you are ...

Pros: Abraham Lincoln, Views, Architecture
Cons: Crowded during tourist Season

Anyone who has studied even a minimal amount of American history, will understand the significance of Abraham Lincoln. "Honest Abe" is an inspiration for many people, with his character and courage, as well as for his many accomplishments. He is often ...

Pros: An awe-inspiring site with a spectacular vista.
Cons: A long climb and open to the elements.

Our recent visit to Manassas National Battlefield Park brought the cauldron of the Civil War vividly to mind. By most accounts the central figure of that tumultuous period was our 16th president, Abraham Lincoln. When our nation finally paid him...

Pros: One of our nations symbols, free to enter, great location, awesome photo opportunity
Cons: lights go out at 11pm; not in the best of areas

Since I went to college in Washington, DC, I spent a lot of time visiting all the sites I possibly could. The Lincoln Memorial was only 6 blocks from me, which was absolutely awesome. On nice days, I would either go to Einstein (the ...

Pros: breathtaking view of D.C.; important historical monument everyone should visit
Cons: our walk to get there, thanks to the D.C. Metro-Rail!!

Review Topic:  Sights & Attractions

About a month ago, my boyfriend, some friends and I went to Washington D.C. to see the sites. I had not been to D.C. since I was 5 years old, so I was excited to return and see some our...

Pros: The view, the man
Cons: Some of the visitors

A few years ago, while visiting the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, we also visited the Lincoln Memorial because the two are in such close proximity. The two most striking things about the monument are the power given off by this massive exhibit, and also...

Pros: The one spot of secular reverence I know of
Cons: I can't think of any

You have not been to Atlanta unless you have eaten at The Varsity (across I-75/85) from Georgia Tech; you have merely been through it. I don’t know if anyone living there in the last dozen years has heard this old saw, but I think some towns and cities ...

Pros: One of Washington DC's most famous sites.
Cons: Thomas Jefferson got the better looking memorial.

Every visitor to Washington, DC must make a pilgrimage to visit the Lincoln Memorial. All Americans will immediately recognize the Lincoln Memorial, especially those who have ever looked at the back of a five dollar bill, or the tail side of a penny....

Pros: A great national shrine; the best view in DC and it's free, no lines
Cons: I can't think of one

The Lincoln Memorial? Don't leave home without it. You don't have to stand in line. Just climb those steps and turn around. The view is much better than that from the top of the Washington Monument--at least in YentaKvetch's opinion.

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Pros: Really beautiful and impressive site...
Cons: Nothing stands out...

There are two things I like about the Lincoln Memorial other than the memorial itself. First of all there is no line. You just climb up a ton of steps and there you are. And second of all the memorial has an incredible view of Washington, D.C. Most...

Pros: Huge and impressive.
Cons: I really can't think of any.

The Lincoln Memorial is one of the greatest monuments in D.C. From the front steps the view of our nation's capitol is breath taking. The Vietnam Wall and the Korean War Memorial are very close and, of course, the Washington Monument and the Capitol...

Pros: Pretty and impressive, plus makes you feel like you're gittin' edjucayshun.
Cons: If you're not a people-watcher, you probably won't want to stay long.

I first visited the Lincoln Memorial when I was about nine years old; I was with my parents and it was cherry blossom time, the time when everybody wants to visit D.C. I remember liking it then; it was a sort of rainy day, very quiet, with hardly anybody...

Pros: beautiful work, views
Cons: little to do but admire it:)

I walked from the Sea Air and Space Museum to the Lincoln Memorial, so by the time I got there I was quite tired. It was also a very humid day that turned into a dreary, rainy day, but still the walk was amazing and seeing the Lincoln Memorial up close...

Pros: historical, educational experience
Cons: can be crowded

The last time I was in Washington D.C., i visited the Lincoln Memorial. It was one of the most amazing things I have ever seen. It is so big and carries so much importance that you can't help but be swept up in all the history that goes into it. My...