Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial
Hours
See this week's hours below.
- Entrance fee
- The Park Service lists no entrance fee for this site.
- Phone
- 8129374541
- Address
- 3027 East South Street, Lincoln City, IN 47552
About Lincoln Boyhood
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.
Hours
Park Grounds
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).
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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.
Weather
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.
Things to do
Arts and Culture, Biking, Birdwatching, Bookstore and Park Store, Cultural Demonstrations, Food, Front-Country Hiking, Guided Tours, Hiking, Junior Ranger Program, Living History, Museum Exhibits, Park Film, Picnicking, Road Biking, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Shopping, Wildlife Watching.
Source: National Park Service data feed, checked September 24, 2026. Hours shown are the Park Service's posted standard hours plus any date changes it lists. Official page for Lincoln Boyhood ↗