NATIONAL MEMORIAL
Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial
Abraham Lincoln grew from youth to manhood on this southern Indiana soil.
Photo: NPS Photo/Paula Alexander / NPS
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state
18
things to do
6
parks within a day
OVERVIEW
About Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial
Abraham Lincoln grew from youth to manhood on this southern Indiana soil. Many character and moral traits of one of the world's most respected leaders was formed and nurtured here. Explore Lincoln's boyhood and learn about the boy who would one day become the leader of our nation.
WITHIN A DAY'S DRIVE
Pair it with another park
6 in range
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National Historical Park · Indiana
George Rogers Clark National Historical Park
1h 25m
one-way
drive time
drive time
Distance
77 mi
Round trip
2h 50m
Verdict
Easy day trip
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National Historical Park · Kentucky
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park
2h 11m
one-way
drive time
drive time
Distance
135 mi
Round trip
4h 21m
Verdict
Long day trip
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National Park · Kentucky
Mammoth Cave National Park
2h 16m
one-way
drive time
drive time
Distance
121 mi
Round trip
4h 31m
Verdict
Long day trip
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National Historic Site · Ohio
William Howard Taft National Historic Site
2h 53m
one-way
drive time
drive time
Distance
180 mi
Round trip
5h 46m
Verdict
Long day trip
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National Monument · Kentucky
Camp Nelson National Monument
2h 54m
one-way
drive time
drive time
Distance
165 mi
Round trip
5h 47m
Verdict
Long day trip
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National Battlefield · Kentucky
Fort Donelson National Battlefield
3h 2m
one-way
drive time
drive time
Distance
170 mi
Round trip
6h 3m
Verdict
Overnight
Driving times from Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial, one way, via road — a realistic day is 8–10 hours behind the wheel.
WHEN TO GO
Hours
Park Grounds
- Mon
- Sunrise to Sunset
- Tue
- Sunrise to Sunset
- Wed
- Sunrise to Sunset
- Thu
- Sunrise to Sunset
- Fri
- Sunrise to Sunset
- Sat
- Sunrise to Sunset
- Sun
- Sunrise to Sunset
THINGS TO DO
Activities
Arts and CultureBikingBirdwatchingBookstore and Park StoreCultural DemonstrationsFoodFront-Country HikingGuided ToursHikingJunior Ranger ProgramLiving HistoryMuseum ExhibitsPark FilmPicnickingRoad BikingSelf-Guided Tours - WalkingShoppingWildlife Watching
PLAN YOUR VISIT
Getting there
Southern Indiana has a moderate climate, characterized by warm, yet moist conditions. Summers are usually warm, and winters cool. Much of the area's average 46 inches of precipitation falls in spring, the rainiest season.
Frequently asked questions
- What is there to do at Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial?
- Popular activities include Arts and Culture, Biking, Birdwatching, Bookstore and Park Store, Cultural Demonstrations, Food.
- Which national parks are within a day's drive of Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial?
- Within about a day's drive you can reach George Rogers Clark National Historical Park (1 h 25 min), Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park (2 h 11 min), Mammoth Cave National Park (2 h 16 min), William Howard Taft National Historic Site (2 h 53 min), Camp Nelson National Monument (2 h 54 min), Fort Donelson National Battlefield (3 h 2 min).