Plan Your Visit

There are so many things to see and do within the National Parks of New York Harbor, from learning about American history to birdwatching there is something for everyone to enjoy. Visit the individual park pages to see what's offered and to learn more about how to make the most of your visit.

 
Statue of Liberty Homepage
Statue of Liberty National Monument

A gift of friendship from the people of France to the United States and is recognized as a universal symbol of freedom and democracy.

An aerial view of a crowd gathering for a tour around a park ranger
Ellis Island National Immigration Museum

Over 12 million immigrants passed through the halls of Ellis Island between 1892 and 1954.

Gateway NRA
Gateway National Recreation Area

Learn more about outdoor activities at Gateway NRA, which covers over 26,000 acres around the harbor.

Brick building with iron fence and flowers out front
Stonewall National Monument

In 1969, patrons of the Stonewall Inn clashed with police during a raid, energizing the movement for LGB civil rights worldwide.

Lifelike Figures Inside the African Burial Ground
African Burial Ground National Monument

African Burial Ground is the oldest and largest known excavated burial ground in North America for both free and enslaved Africans.

Federal Hall National Memorial
Federal Hall National Memorial

Home to the first Congress, Supreme Court, & the Executive Branch, Washington took the oath of office as our first President here.

Fort Jay, one of two historic forts on the island, has a dry moat.
Governors Island National Monument

From 1794 to 1966, the U.S. Army on Governors Island was part of the social, political, and economic tapestry of New York City.

A period specific room inside Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace
Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace Education

Check out these education options offered by Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site!

Visitors walk out of the main entrance to Castle Clinton
Castle Clinton National Monument

Located at the southern tip of Manhattan Island, Castle Clinton stands where New York City began, and represents the growth of the city.

St. Paul's Church and cemetery against a stormy background.
Saint Paul's National Historic Site

Since 1665 St. Paul's Church has been a pillar of the local community, serving many purposes in its lengthy history.

Women in traditional African dress dance on green grass
Hamilton Grange National Memorial

Merchant’s clerk, Revolutionary War soldier, first Secretary Treasury of the United States: Alexander Hamilton’s life is memorialized here.

A marble mausoleum with a large dome stands tall against a bright blue sky
General Grant National Memorial

The final resting place of President Ulysses S. Grant and his wife, Julia, is the largest mausoleum in North America.

Last updated: February 14, 2025

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