Think back to your American History classes. If you think about it for a little bit, the name Ford's Theatre should ring a bell. This was the location where President Lincoln was shot on April 14, 1865. Visitors can take a tour of the building, which begins with a large room on the history of President Lincoln, as well as his assassinator, John Wilkes Booth.
On the entry way into the theatre itself, you see on opposite walls what the day was like for both Lincoln and Booth leading up to the actual shooting. This is done in a very ominous way to help make the visitor feel more immersed in the history.
You'll finally end up in the theatre where you can see the balcony where Lincoln was shot, as seen below. Unfortunately, you can't go on the balcony itself, but seeing it still gives you a great look into one of the most important spots in American history.
The times that tours are available are always varying, depending on what is going on at the theatre that day. It is highly recommended before your visit to go to the theatre's site at www.fordstheatre.org and determine if you can visit on your planned day. In addition, you can pre-purchase your ticket with an assigned timeslot. If you just show up to the theatre, you may find your self out of luck as they limit how many people can attend each day.
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