Lincoln’s Cottage is worth the trip. For anyone who values the history of the civil war and emancipation, this is a very different view of what happened and what our nation’s leaders were thinking. It is the view from where Abe Lincoln actually spent much of his time thinking and formulating his core ideas about the Civil War, emancipation, and... More

My husband and I took advantage of the half off Groupon. The hour long tour was very interesting. Michelle, our tour guide was knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and passionate about Lincoln's time here, where he spent 1/4th of his presidency . The tour included videos and audios in the various rooms. The rooms are not furnished with period furniture, but you still... More

Given the renewed interest in all things Lincoln, this home is a must visit for locals and tourists alike. It is out of the way so planning and a car are required. One gets to step back in time and see how Lincoln spent his presidential summers.

Took a school group here after the recommendation of our tour company. I've been to DC a handful of times but had never heard of this attraction. It turned out to be a very good first stop for us, nice visitor's center and good tour of the home. The grounds and gift shop were excellent as well. Definitely a "hidden... More

A nice little museum in a separate building. The house is across the way. None (or little) of the furniture is original. It was expensive for what it was.

Spend some time in the visitor center - there is a lot to see there. The tour of the house gives you a better sense of Lincoln's personal life. The oldest cemetery in Washington DC is nearby, but we did not visit it.

I grew up in DC, am a history buff, and did not know about Lijncoln's cottage until just this past year. What a gem. The NPS gives a great tour, and introduces a side to the Abe Lincoln story that is not well-known, but very interesting. Coming from the Harpers Ferry area, I would say that this is a must... More

We visited the cottage with two parents and our 11 year old son. We all found it very cool. The tour guide was nice and loud so we could all hear and very informative as well. The cottage itself is not over loaded with furnishings (explained on the tour) and walking up the stairs and holding the handrail that Lincoln... More

Located on a high vista overlooking DC, and inside the grounds of the Armed Forces Retirement Home (Old Soldiers Home), Lincoln's Cottage has been recently restored and open to the public. While the interior is very sparsely furnished, guides narrate on both the every day life, and importance of the house. There's a modest, but well-done & informative visitors center,... More