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NATIONAL MONUMENT

Stonewall National Monument

Before the 1960s, almost everything about living authentically as a lesbian, a bisexual person or a gay man was illegal.

Photo: NPS Photo / NPS

NY
state
3
things to do
6
parks within a day
OVERVIEW

About Stonewall National Monument

Before the 1960s, almost everything about living authentically as a lesbian, a bisexual person or a gay man was illegal. The Stonewall Uprising on June 28, 1969 is a milestone in the quest for civil rights and provided momentum for a movement.

WITHIN A DAY'S DRIVE

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6 in range
Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace Exterior
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National Historic Site · New York
Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site
0h 6m
one-way
drive time
Distance
1 mi
Round trip
0h 13m
Verdict
Easy day trip
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Castle Clinton NM Entrance
NY
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National Monument · New York
Castle Clinton National Monument
0h 7m
one-way
drive time
Distance
3 mi
Round trip
0h 13m
Verdict
Easy day trip
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African Burial Ground Memorial
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National Monument · New York
African Burial Ground National Monument
0h 7m
one-way
drive time
Distance
2 mi
Round trip
0h 14m
Verdict
Easy day trip
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National Historic Site · New York
Lower East Side Tenement Museum National Historic Site
0h 9m
one-way
drive time
Distance
2 mi
Round trip
0h 18m
Verdict
Easy day trip
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“Large crowd inside the rotunda of Federal Hall National Memorial”
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National Memorial · New York
Federal Hall National Memorial
0h 10m
one-way
drive time
Distance
3 mi
Round trip
0h 20m
Verdict
Easy day trip
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Mausoleum and flags in sunny weather
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National Memorial · New York
General Grant National Memorial
0h 16m
one-way
drive time
Distance
8 mi
Round trip
0h 32m
Verdict
Easy day trip
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Driving times from Stonewall National Monument, one way, via road — a realistic day is 8–10 hours behind the wheel.

WHEN TO GO

Hours

Off Peak Hours

Mon
7:00AM - 5:00PM
Tue
7:00AM - 5:00PM
Wed
7:00AM - 5:00PM
Thu
7:00AM - 5:00PM
Fri
7:00AM - 5:00PM
Sat
7:00AM - 5:00PM
Sun
7:00AM - 5:00PM

Peak Hours

Mon
7:00AM - 8:00AM
Tue
7:00AM - 8:00PM
Wed
7:00AM - 8:00PM
Thu
7:00AM - 8:00PM
Fri
7:00AM - 8:00PM
Sat
7:00AM - 8:00PM
Sun
7:00AM - 8:00PM
THINGS TO DO

Activities

Guided ToursMuseum ExhibitsSelf-Guided Tours - Walking
PLAN YOUR VISIT

Getting there

New York City experiences all four seasons. It is typically hot in the summer and cold in the winter with cool springs and autumns.

Directions →Official NPS page →

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do at Stonewall National Monument?
Popular activities include Guided Tours, Museum Exhibits, Self-Guided Tours - Walking.
Which national parks are within a day's drive of Stonewall National Monument?
Within about a day's drive you can reach Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site (6 min), Castle Clinton National Monument (7 min), African Burial Ground National Monument (7 min), Lower East Side Tenement Museum National Historic Site (9 min), Federal Hall National Memorial (10 min), General Grant National Memorial (16 min).