Ford's Theatre

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"The theater where President Lincoln was shot in 1865 now houses exhibits about the assassination and its aftermath, includes the small house across the street where Lincoln spent his final hours, and continues to operate as an active venue hosting plays and musicals (check the calendar before you go)." - Dobrina Zhekova Dobrina Zhekova Dobrina Zhekova is a writer with over a decade of editorial experience in Europe and the U.S. She covers luxury travel, art, architecture, and design. Her writing has appeared on InStyle.com, Vogue.com, Elle.com, and more. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines