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Giant Lincoln

Summit Rest Area, Laramie, Wyoming 82070 USA

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“the 16th president's head!”

The Lincoln Monument is a bust of Abraham Lincoln by Robert Russin, 12 1⁄2 feet (3.8 m) high and resting on a 30-foot-tall (9.1 m) granite pedestal, at the Summit Rest Area on Interstate 80 east of Laramie, Wyoming. Russin originally erected the sculpture in 1959 nearby on Sherman Hill, overlooking the old U.S. Highway 30 (Lincoln Highway). In 1969, after Interstate 80 was built, state officials moved the monument to become a centerpiece at the Summit Rest Area and Visitor Center between the cities of Cheyenne and Laramie.

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Reviewed by
kristylee1

  • 4 Reviews
  • 9 Helpful
April 26, 2015
Rated 5.0

Pretty cool place to see! We navigated it using the link in the app and it took us to the wrong place. It is right off exit 323.

6 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by
amandab482

  • 22 Reviews
  • 7 Helpful
August 23, 2017
Rated 5.0

If you're driving by, just stop! A very cool stature, nice restrooms, and it's the highest elevation on i80.

3 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by
hollzkayz

  • 17 Reviews
  • 4 Helpful
August 09, 2017
Rated 5.0

Great place to use the restroom and stretch your legs off I-80. Not only is the massive Lincoln impressive but there's a small museum inside that tells about the history of Laramie and the Lincoln Highway. There is all kind of travel information about all over the state. There were two ladies working inside to give you additional information if needed. Well kept, clean, and informational!!

3 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by
Marymar05

  • 2 Reviews
  • 4 Helpful
September 04, 2014
Rated 5.0

Great quick stop right off I80. Nice photo opportunities. Awesome visitor center with plenty of brochures and fun free stickers you can collect along I 80.

2 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by
blake85

  • 2 Reviews
  • 1 Helpful
April 29, 2023
Rated 5.0

It’s a must stop for everyone! If you catch my wind 😉! Right on the highway I-80, has most beautiful rest stop on I-80 corridor. Of course, giant Lincoln is must as well!

1 person found this review helpful

Reviewed by
yenved

  • 1 Review
  • 1 Helpful
October 13, 2016
Rated 5.0

Visit at night. It's amazing looking!

1 person found this review helpful

Reviewed by
LindaMarano

  • 4 Reviews
  • 3 Helpful
March 27, 2016
Rated 4.0

Almost past it without looking thinking you wouldn't be able to see it at night from the interstate but it's well lit. Pretty cool 😎

1 person found this review helpful

Reviewed by
candexh

  • 1 Review
  • 0 Helpful
August 12, 2014
Rated 4.0

Quick and easy stop!

1 person found this review helpful

Reviewed by
XtinaLaPerrona

  • 3 Reviews
  • 2 Helpful
August 01, 2014
Rated 5.0

Beautiful view, fun, and quick!!!

1 person found this review helpful

Reviewed by
chantelejacobs

  • 6 Reviews
  • 4 Helpful
June 30, 2014
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Interesting quick photo op stop.

1 person found this review helpful

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Giant Lincoln

Summit Rest Area
Laramie, Wyoming
82070 USA
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