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General Grant National Memorial, Morningside Heights
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General Grant National Memorial

  • 4.61.3k reviews
  • Free
  • Open now · till 4 pm

The General Grant National Memorial (Grant's Tomb) is an imposing, quiet mausoleum set within a modest memorial park offering a contemplative atmosphere. Visitors come to learn about Ulysses S. Grant, explore the historic monument, and enjoy elevated city and river views while reflecting on Civil War-era history.

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When is General Grant National Memorial open?

Mon–Tue closed; Wed–Sun 10 AM–4 PM.

When is the best time to visit General Grant National Memorial?

It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.

Where is General Grant National Memorial?

W 122nd St \u0026,Riverside Dr,New York, NY 10027.

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This is its best hour in the next five days.

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  • Sun's out
  • Open till 4 pm

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Hours

Open now · till 4 pm
monday
Closed
tuesday
Closed
wednesday
10 AM–4 PM
thursday
10 AM–4 PM
friday
10 AM–4 PM
saturday
10 AM–4 PM
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10 AM–4 PM

Where and how

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W 122nd St \u0026, Riverside Dr, New York, NY 10027(opens the map)DirectionsTo Morningside HeightsCall+16466707251Websitenps.gov

Good to know

  • Free to visit
  • Good for solo
  • Good for small groups

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.6from 1.3k reviews

Known for

  • Sightseeing
  • Photography
  • Morning walks
  • Historic landmarks
  • Gardens
  • Scenic views

The feel

  • Historic
  • Quiet
  • Spacious
  • Tourists
  • University students
  • Solo friendly

Around Morningside Heights

Nearby

Within about a 15-minute walk.

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Leave with a jacket.

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  • JacketThe whole time