Reflecting on History: The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

Getting There

• Walking

  From the heart of downtown Annapolis, head north on Main Street towards Maryland Avenue. Continue straight until you reach the intersection with the State House Circle. Turn left onto State Circle and follow it as it merges into West Street. Stay on West Street until you reach the intersection with Calvert Street. Turn right onto Calvert Street, and continue straight until you reach the bus stop for the Annapolis Transit System. Take the A1 bus towards the Annapolis Mall. Get off at the stop at West St & Westgate Circle. From there, catch the MTA bus 201 towards Washington, D.C. and get off at the stop at 3rd St & Maryland Ave NE. Walk south towards the Lincoln Memorial, which is approximately 1.5 miles away. Follow the signs to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, located at 2 Lincoln Memorial Cir NW, Washington, DC.

• Public Transportation

  Start at the Annapolis Transit bus terminal located at 3 Church Circle. Board the MTA bus 201 heading towards Washington, D.C. Enjoy the approximately 30-minute ride. The bus will take you directly to the National Mall area. Get off at the stop closest to the Lincoln Memorial, which may require checking the route map on the MTA website or mobile app for the most accurate stop. Once you get off, follow the signs leading to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, located at 2 Lincoln Memorial Cir NW. The Reflecting Pool is an easy 5-minute walk from the bus stop.

• Ride-sharing

  If you prefer a more direct option, you can use a ride-sharing service such as Uber or Lyft. Open the app and set your pickup location as your current location in Annapolis. Enter 'Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, 2 Lincoln Memorial Cir NW, Washington, DC' as your destination. The ride will take approximately 40 minutes, depending on traffic. Please note, this option may be more expensive than public transport but will take you directly to your destination.