Travelers know the must-sees when visiting New York -Times Square, the Empire State building, the new 9/11 memorial, etc. Most visitors don’t realize though that in addition to frequent bus tours and Broadway shows, five of the boroughs contain ten. and then the country! Below are brief descriptions of each, pick a few to check out on your next visit, or try to conquer them all on an ambitious long weekend.
Hamilton Grange National Memorial- The 19th century founding home of father Alexander Hamilton.
What makes it great: The rangers provide tours of the rooms and grounds, as well as special guest programs in which Hamilton offers great contributions to our York.
What makes it great: Visitors can hike, bike, fish and even camp year-round at the Jamaica Bay campgrounds in Brooklyn and Queens. The Staten beach offers swimming time, paved sports fields and a multi-use path.
How to get here: Jacob Riis Park, Jamaica Bay Unit: 157 Rockaway Beach Blvd, Queens. The Q35 bus stops directly at the park.
Federal Hall National Monuments Federal Hall was the first site of New York City and the first Capitol building in the United States.
What makes it great: Right in the heart of Wall Street and the financial district of the city, tours and special tours are offered every week. Spectacular examples of the original Washington Inaugural City Hall and the exact stone balcony where George Washington stood when he was sworn in as the nation’s first president in 1789.
Like here: 26 Wall Street, Manhattan. Take the 2,3, 4 or 5 to Wall Street.
Chiefs Island National Monument-Southern at the tip of Manhattan, Chiefs Island of historical significance started a fishing camp in the Native American a> about 200 years ago they were used in a military capacity.
What makes it great: History leadership programs are offered on Wednesdays through Sundays. The monument provides plenty of open space for picnics and picnics, with concerts offered throughout the summer.
How here: 10 South Street, Manhattan. Take the 1 to the South Ferry. The ferry to the island leaves from the Maritime Battle building adjacent to the State Ferry Island.
Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site- Explore the childhood home of Theodore Roosevelt, which grew into five national parks. 18 national records as “Conversational President”.
What to do: Informative and fascinating tours for visitors through period restorations and authentic artifacts donated by the Roosevelt family.
How to get here: 28 East 20th Street, Manhattan. Take 4,5, Q, N or L to 14th street.
The Statue of Liberty National Monument explore New York’s most famous landmark by taking a ferry from Battery Park.
What makes it great: It’s the Statue of Liberty – a national icon!
How to get here: Take either the 1 to South Ferry or N or R to Whitehall Street.
Castle Clinton National Monument– This sandstone fortress was once America’s first immigration station, preceding Ellis Island.
What makes it great: Ranger-led tours are offered daily and free concerts throughout the summer. The surrounding area also offers over 75,000 feet of landscape gardens.
Like here: 17 Battle, Manhattan. Take either 4 or 5 to Bowling Green.
Saint Paul’s Church National Historic Site- This church dates back to the 17th century and was also used as a hospital in the new war.
What makes it great: The public can experience one of the oldest organs in the country and also explore the 225 year 17th and 18th century.
What makes it important: The use of important stories African Americans in the development of Manhattan of the lower level through an interpretive exhibition and artwork.
How to get here: The monument is located at 290 Broadway in Lower Manhattan. Take 1,2 or 3 to the street room.
Gift of the General National Memorial-Corpse inscribed civil war St. Ulysses rests overlooking the Hudson River in Manhattan above.
What makes it great: This national monument is the largest cemetery in North America! Self-guided tours are offered seven days a week.
Like here: West 122ndStream & River Drive, Manhattan. Take the train to 116th street.
