Park

Castle Clinton National Monument

Battery Park

New York, NY

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Type

Park

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Landmarks

About this place

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.

Website

Official Website Visitor Info

National Park Service information

Hours

Castle Clinton

Monday: 7:45AM - 5:00PM
Tuesday: 7:45AM - 5:00PM
Wednesday: 7:45AM - 5:00PM
Thursday: 7:45AM - 5:00PM
Friday: 7:45AM - 5:00PM
Saturday: 7:45AM - 5:00PM
Sunday: 7:45AM - 5:00PM

Castle Clinton is open daily except Thanksgiving day and Christmas Day.

Directions

Castle Clinton is located in historic Battery Park. It is only directly accessible by foot, bicycle, or wheelchair. You cannot drive directly to the site. Local parking is nearly impossible to find and expensive. All public transportation options are located outside of Battery Park.

Official directions

Weather & Seasonal Notes

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

Activities

Arts and CultureGuided ToursJunior Ranger ProgramShoppingBookstore and Park Store

Courtesy of the National Park Service

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About this place

Website

National Park Service information

Hours

Directions

Weather & Seasonal Notes

Activities

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