If beaches aren't what spring to mind when Indiana is the topic, consider an enlightening excursion to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, where dunes, beaches, savannah, marsh, fen and forest compete for the savvy outdoors enthusiast's attention.
Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial preserves the site of the farm where Abraham Lincoln spent 14 formative years of his life, from the ages of 7 to 21. He and his family moved to Indiana in 1816 and stayed until 1830 when they moved on to Illinois.
Hours + Fees
Hours:
The park is open daily December through February from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
From March through November the park is open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The park is closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.
Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial operates on Central Daylight Time from early April through late October and Central Standard Time the rest of the year.
Map + Directions
Basic Directions
The park is located on Indiana Highway 162. From Interstate 64, exit at US 231, (exit 57) and travel south through Dale, continue on U.S. 231 to Gentryville, then east on Indiana Highway 162 for two miles.
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