Castle Clinton National Monument
Historic and Protected Site and Monument
Financial District, New York
"... station (before Ellis Island), a beer garden, theater, public aquarium &..."(4 Tips)
"first immigration stations."(3 Tips)
"Is the place to get Statue of Liberty tickets."(2 Tips)
"... of 1812 against the British, Castle Clinton went on to serve a variety..."(3 Tips)
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- HISTORYJanuary 7, 2013Built as a U.S. military fort in 1811 in anticipation of the War of 1812 against the British, Castle Clinton went on to serve a variety of roles.
- MetroFocusApril 10, 2012One of NYC's most multi-functional landmarks, serving multiple roles: a fort, America's first immigration station (before Ellis Island), a beer garden, theater, public aquarium & a national monument. Read more
Reagan BarbosaAugust 24, 2016The tour with the ranger is worth doing. Only takes about 30 minutes, and I learned a lot of interesting things, like why Battery Park is called Battery Park.
IWalked Audio ToursSeptember 5, 2011Last of 5 forts built in NYC for War of 1812. Erected by students of Columbia University. Site of NY Aquarium until 1941. Now host to ferries to Liberty and Ellis Islands. More info avail via our blog Read more
- The Ritz-CarltonMarch 2, 2012Named after Mayor Dewitt Clinton, the castle was constructed in the early 1800s to protect New York from attacking British Forces, and later served as one of America's first immigration stations.
eric bornemannDecember 29, 2023Tons of history in this small place. Make sure you have your tickets for liberty in advance
Ahn BustamanteFebruary 2, 2017This is where you get tickets to the fairy. Book your tickets online to avoid the long wait.
Kate FurmanJune 1, 2015Check out the free museum near the entrance. Also, they have public free cleanish bathrooms.- Beautiful view. Is the place to get Statue of Liberty tickets.
Untapped CitiesSeptember 28, 2012Did you know before Ellis Island, Castle Clinton served as the Country’s first immigration center. Read more
Paulette OsborneDecember 17, 2015Doesn't look like much from the outside but inside is very interesting.- Untapped CitiesAugust 6, 2012Before Ellis Island, immigrants went to Castle Clinton, America's first immigration station, that also used to be an aquarium. Read more
Tim van AltenaJune 6, 2011Remember to look up from inside the courtyard. The skyline feels really strange from in there.
Emily DawnMay 8, 2011If taking a ferry to Statue make sure you have no type of weapon (Swiss army knife incl.) random searches Also no big backpacks. Avg school bag size is fine.
Omar LoggiaAugust 16, 20168:30 presentar el abono en la librería de Eastern National dentro del Castle Clinton National Monument para que te den el billete para el ferry para la Estatua de la Libertad y Ellis Island
Isabel ValeroSeptember 7, 2015Aqui se compran los tickets para Ellis Island y la estatua de la libertad
Vicente MartinezSeptember 12, 2015Lugar donde se compran o canjean las entradas para el Ferry hasta Liberty Island.
Fabio MaltaOctober 5, 2012File per fare il biglietto per la statua della libertà e file per prendere il battello..
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Located at the southern tip of Manhattan Island, Castle Clinton stands where New York City began.
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"Nice transport service, very good options to be enjoying the trip in 3 levels, in our case the first floor to be comfortable with our baby"
Betzy Pena- 6.5
"One of my favorite spots for dinner or brunch - Gourmet cuisine with stunning views - Thank You Paul Nicaj and team!"
Pete Webb - 8.7
"Come at night to see this! We went during the day and it's pretty but not magical."
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