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.
Plan a Visit
Core visitor information on this page is sourced from the National Park Service. NPD proximity sections use NPS reference coordinates and straight-line distance. Local source bundle updated Sep 27, 2026. View the official NPS page.
Weather & Conditions
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.
NPS Reference Location
Park state / territory membership: Indiana. This map uses the National Park Service reference coordinate. It may represent an administrative or reference point rather than a park entrance, trailhead, visitor center, or the nearest access point. Use the official NPS directions below when planning travel.
Operating Hours
Park Grounds and Trails are open year-round. For Memorial Visitor Center Hours see Visitor Center tab below. The Memorial Visitor Center is open certain hours and days with some exceptions (generally open from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm and closes between 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm Wednesday through Sunday).
Activities
Getting There
From the east or west - From Interstate 64, exit onto US 231, (exit 57A). Travel south on US 231 to Indiana Highway 162. Take the Santa Claus/Gentryville exit. Turn west (right) on Indiana Highway 162; go 1-1/2 miles to the park entrance on the right. From the north or south - From US 231 take the Santa Claus/Gentryville exit. Turn west on Indiana Highway 162; go 1-1/2 miles to the park entrance on the right.
View Official DirectionsContact & Address
The NPS-listed address may be an administrative office, visitor center, mailing/contact location, or other park facility rather than a park entrance.
Topics & Themes
Things To Do
Visit Lincoln Living Historical Farm
Lincoln Living Historical Farm is a working pioneer homestead with a log cabin, outbuildings, split rail fences, livestock, gardens and…
Be A Lincoln Boyhood Junior Ranger
The Junior Ranger program helps kids get involved and learn more about Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial. Anyone can become a…
Stop by the Memorial Visitor Center
Start Your Experience at the Memorial Visitor Center The Visitor Center is your entrance into the visitor experience at Lincoln…
Watch the Park Film: Forging Greatness; Lincoln in Indiana
A 14-minute interpretive film tells of the boyhood of Abraham Lincoln, who grew up to become the 16th President of…
Hike the Trail of Twelve Stones
The Trail of Twelve Stones is a unique way to review some of the major events in Abraham Lincoln's life.…
Hike the Boyhood Trail
Walk along the same ground that Abraham Lincoln did when he was a boy growing into a young man.
More Things to Do
Additional activities and experiences from the National Park Service.
Visit the Lincoln In Indiana Museum
The park museum is housed in the Memorial Visitor Center which was completed in 1943. This space is self-guided and contains twelve…
Visitor Centers
Memorial Visitor Center
The visitor center is open five days a week, Wednesday through Sunday, 9 am–3 pm with a one-hour closure Noon–1 pm. At the visitor center,…
Nearby National Park Service Sites
These sites are ordered by straight-line distance between NPS reference coordinates. This is useful for comparison, but it is not road mileage. Trails, parkways, rivers, and distributed units may extend far from their reference point.
Nearby Cities for Trip Planning
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