Lincoln Museum — Attraction in Hodgenville

This little gem is right down the road from the National Historical birthplace. The museum was really nicely put together and offered an in-depth deep dive in about a 2 hour time walkthrough should you be willing to read each exhibit. The paintings were really nice and the penny log cabin was really cool. For a small cost of $7 per person it was money well spent and it was only a short 45 minute drive for us from home. The building was two stories and offered a historical chronological walk through of Lincolns life. Being in healthcare I also enjoyed the Nurse uniforms. They also offered some small souvenir items for sale at reasonable prices. Well worth the trip especially for a school or home schooled children and children of all ages including my...

Great stop. Nice information about the bridge and area geography. Clean restrooms, well done and attractive. Short walk (200 - 300 yards) to an overlook where you can see the bridge. Plenty of parking (compare to Mammoth Cave, another great stop, needs more despite have Walmart worth spaces). Since this isn't a long stop, you want easy parking, and this has it.

I also stopped at the Sandstone center, less than an hour apart and also about the New River, it is far more focused on the Earth Science part if you have Middle School or High School kids. This is about the bridge. Both are important to the area and I'd say your should...

The Lincoln Museum in Hodgenville, KY is a great stop for anyone interested in American history. The exhibits are well done, with life-size scenes and displays that bring Lincoln’s story to life—from his Kentucky roots to his presidency. The museum is clean, easy to navigate, and well maintained, with friendly staff and plenty of parking nearby. It’s the perfect size to explore in about an hour, and the gift shop has some nice Lincoln-themed items. A must-visit when in the area, especially paired with the nearby Lincoln Birthplace and...