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! Trash and recycling receptacles are provided under and near the pavilion, please remember to use them.
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
Support your National Parks by shopping at Eastern National Bookstores, located at the Birthplace Unit.
5-30 Minutes
View the 15 minute orientation film, Abraham Lincoln: The Kentucky Years shown in the Birthplace Unit Visitor Center.
15-15 Minutes
Become a Jr. Ranger!
Attending a Ranger program is a fun and interactive way to enhance your visit!
The Boundary Oak trail is an a short easy trail that leads from the Boundary Oak marker to the Memorial Building.
20-45 Minutes
Pathway of a President is an accessible wooden boardwalk that leads from the Visitor Center to the Memorial Building.
10 Minutes
Support your National Parks by shopping at Eastern National Bookstores, located at the Boyhood Home Unit.
5-30 Minutes
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
Observe wildlife such as squirrls, deer, turkey, and so much more at the bench on the landing of the Pathway of a President.
5-60 Minutes
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.
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
3-mile round trip hiking trail at Knob Creek Boyhood home site.
2-3 Hours