Lincoln Memorial vs Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial: which should you do first?

If you only have time for one, do Lincoln Memorial first. Its top ten experiences average an Outty Ranking of 88 against 87 for Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, and it has 222 ranked ways to see it versus 167. With a full day in Washington DC, pair them: plan Lincoln Memorial in the morning, as it is the shorter visit on average.

Lincoln Memorial in Washington DC, United States

Lincoln Memorial

Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial in Washington DC, United States

Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial

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Lincoln Memorial compared with Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial in Washington DC
Lincoln MemorialMartin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
Ranked experiences222167
Top Outty Ranking9190
Average ranking (top 10)8887
Cheapest experience$54$54
Average time needed4h4h
Free cancellation100% of options100% of options
Free to visitNoNo

Best ways to see Lincoln Memorial

  1. 1. Washington DC "See the City" Guided Sightseeing Segway Tour

    Outty Ranking 91 · from $70 · 2.5h

  2. 2. Washington DC Small-Group Sightseeing Experience

    Outty Ranking 90 · from $99 · 4h

  3. 3. Small Group National Mall Night Tour with 10 Top Attractions

    Outty Ranking 89 · from $99 · 3h

  4. 4. Washington DC in One Day: Guided Sightseeing Tour + boat cruise

    Outty Ranking 89 · from $79 · 6h

  5. 5. DC Monuments by Night: 10+ Landmarks | Open-Top Upgrade Available

    Outty Ranking 89 · from $58 · 3h

All 222 Lincoln Memorial experiences

Best ways to see Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial

  1. 1. Washington DC Small-Group Sightseeing Experience

    Outty Ranking 90 · from $99 · 4h

  2. 2. Small Group National Mall Night Tour with 10 Top Attractions

    Outty Ranking 89 · from $99 · 3h

  3. 3. Washington DC in One Day: Guided Sightseeing Tour + boat cruise

    Outty Ranking 89 · from $79 · 6h

  4. 4. DC Monuments by Night: 10+ Landmarks | Open-Top Upgrade Available

    Outty Ranking 89 · from $58 · 3h

  5. 5. DC Monuments & Capitol Hill Highlights Tour by Electric Cart

    Outty Ranking 87 · from $54 · 2h

All 167 Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial experiences

Frequently asked questions

Lincoln Memorial or Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial: which is better?

If you only have time for one, do Lincoln Memorial first. Its top ten experiences average an Outty Ranking of 88 against 87 for Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, and it has 222 ranked ways to see it versus 167. With a full day in Washington DC, pair them: plan Lincoln Memorial in the morning, as it is the shorter visit on average.

Which is cheaper, Lincoln Memorial or Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial?

Ranked experiences at Lincoln Memorial start from $54 and at Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial from $54 per person.

How long do you need at Lincoln Memorial and Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial?

Experiences at Lincoln Memorial run 4 hours on average and at Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial 4 hours, so both fit in one day in Washington DC with a break in between.

Can you do Lincoln Memorial and Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial on the same day?

Yes. Book the longer visit for the morning when crowds are lighter, and keep the afternoon for the other. 100% of Lincoln Memorial options and 100% of Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial options offer free cancellation, which makes it easy to adjust.

What is the best tour of each?

For Lincoln Memorial: Washington DC "See the City" Guided Sightseeing Segway Tour (Outty Ranking 91, from $70). For Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial: Washington DC Small-Group Sightseeing Experience (Outty Ranking 90, from $99).

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