Castle Clinton National Monument
Located at the southern tip of Manhattan, Castle Clinton marks the place where New York City began and reflects the growth of both the city and the nation.
Photo: NPS Photo/Laura Brennan / NPS
About Castle Clinton National Monument
Located at the southern tip of Manhattan, Castle Clinton marks the place where New York City began and reflects the growth of both the city and the nation. Built to defend the harbor during the War of 1812, it has since welcomed theatergoers, immigrants, and sightseers—and today continues to greet millions of visitors to New York Harbor.
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Driving times from Castle Clinton National Monument, one way, via road — a realistic day is 8–10 hours behind the wheel.
Hours
Castle Clinton
- Mon
- 7:45AM - 5:00PM
- Tue
- 7:45AM - 5:00PM
- Wed
- 7:45AM - 5:00PM
- Thu
- 7:45AM - 5:00PM
- Fri
- 7:45AM - 5:00PM
- Sat
- 7:45AM - 5:00PM
- Sun
- 7:45AM - 5:00PM
Activities
Getting there
Castle Clinton National Monument has a variety of weather. New York City has hot summers and cold winters. Spring can have heavy rains and Autumn can be cool. http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?CityName=New+York&state=NY&site=OKX&lat=40.7198&lon=-73.993#.Vqj8OvkrJlZ
Frequently asked questions
- What is there to do at Castle Clinton National Monument?
- Popular activities include Arts and Culture, Bookstore and Park Store, Guided Tours, Junior Ranger Program, Shopping.
- Which national parks are within a day's drive of Castle Clinton National Monument?
- Within about a day's drive you can reach Federal Hall National Memorial (3 min), African Burial Ground National Monument (6 min), Lower East Side Tenement Museum National Historic Site (8 min), Stonewall National Monument (9 min), Governors Island National Monument (13 min), Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site (13 min).