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Ford's Theatre
Theater and Historic and Protected Site
Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington
"lot of information and displays on the Lincoln assassination"(3 Tips)
"where John Wilkes Booth shot President Abraham Lincoln"(3 Tips)
"Audio tour is worth the 5 bucks."(4 Tips)
"where President Abraham Lincoln"(2 Tips)
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Carie JonesJuly 10, 2011I recommend skipping this stop. Crazy anti-climactic for the wait. The museum exhibit wasn't bad.
Danny C 😱October 15, 2011Current production of Parade is one of the best things I've ever witnessed on stage!
Micah MacDonaldDecember 26, 2012Parking here is valet-only and takes a very long time after an event!
Paull YoungJanuary 2, 2012Read 'Manhunt', a great account of Booth's attempted escape after shooting Lincoln
Michael GassJune 16, 2011Staff as a whole were rude and condescending. Not at all what we were expecting.
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Ford's Theatre
511 10th St NW (btwn F St NW & E St NW)
Washington, D.C. 20004
United States
Washington, D.C. 20004
United States
Where Lincoln's Legacy Lives!
Open until 5:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 8:30 AM–5:00 PM
(202) 347-4833
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"This is one of the better theatre's I've been to in my experience with the arts. The staff are very friendly and they have some of the best shows for the whole family. They also offer free concerts."
Lee Hinshaw - 8.8
"Great view pretty much from everywhere"
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"Small theater; great new plays. "Absolutely! (perhaps)" was oddly intriguing (maybe)"
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- 7.5
"This was fantastic! Not much to see in the house. Originals are in Chicago. Nice feature on Abe's hat, flag, his coat."
Aaron Smith - 7.3
"Nacho app is FABULOUS! Will get as my entree next time!"
Shannon A - 8.8
"Line gets super long on busy days! Highly recommend getting a reservation for a timed visit."
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