National Historical Park · KY

Things to do in Abraham Lincoln Birthplace

The National Park Service lists 14 things to do at Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park. 14 have no extra fee, 14 need no reservation, and 8 allow pets. Each listing links to the full NPS page. Data is from the NPS snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.

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All (14) Hiking (4)Junior Ranger Program (2)Bookstore and Park Store (2)Guided Tours (1)Birdwatching (1)Wildlife Watching (1)Picnicking (1)Museum Exhibits (1)Park Film (1)

Become a Jr. Ranger at the Boyhood Home

Explore. Learn. Protect. The Junior Ranger motto is recited by children around the country; each taking an oath of their own to protect parks, continue to learn about parks, and share their own ranger story with friends and family.

Spring, Summer, Fall

Junior Ranger Program

Big Sink Trail

Big Sink Trail has three loops that all connect at the picnic area. The parking for it is across the street on 31 E from the park entrance.

1-2 Hours Pets allowed

Hiking

Pathway of a President Landing - two benches
Photo: NPS

Birdwatching at the Birthplace Unit

Spot some of Kentucky's birds on the Pathway of a President. Many benches are scatted on the path so you are able to sit and enjoy nature.

5-120 Minutes Spring, Summer, Fall Pets allowed

Birdwatching

Boundary Oak Trail

The Boundary Oak trail is an a short easy trail that leads from the Boundary Oak marker to the Memorial Building.

20-45 Minutes Pets allowed

Hiking

Picnic tables, on concrete pads, with grills and trash cans.
Photo: NPS

Picnic at the Abraham Lincoln Birthplace

You and your family are able to enjoy the beautiful picnic area and shaded Picnic Pavilion on a first-come first-served basis. While you eat, you may even get a chance to see some of Kentucky's wildlife!

Pets allowed

Picnicking

wooden boardwalk trailhead
Photo: NPS

Travel the Pathway of a President

Pathway of a President is an accessible wooden boardwalk that leads from the Visitor Center to the Memorial Building.

10 Minutes Year-round Pets allowed

Hiking

Lincoln Family Bible
Photo: NPS

View the Lincoln Family Bible

Bibles were often the only book that frontier families owned. This Bible, Printed in 1799, belonged to the Lincoln family. Abraham Lincoln recorded his own birth, and other important dates in the bibles pages.

5-15 Minutes

Museum Exhibits

Before you go

Check current alerts and closures, entrance fees and operating hours for Abraham Lincoln Birthplace. Programs and tours can change with the season or be cancelled on short notice — confirm on the NPS page before you plan around one.

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