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General Grant National Memorial

Historic and Protected Site, Monument, and Museum
West Harlem, New York
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    Carolyn J.
    "Tomb is the largest Mausoleum in the world and the Rolling Bench"(4 Tips)
    Carl G.
    "The quirky mosaic benches outside the mausoleum must not be missed."(3 Tips)
    Phil
    "Check out the new visitors center at the adjacent Overlook Pavilion"(2 Tips)
    Untapped Cities
    "public art project called “The Rolling Bench."(2 Tips)
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  • Carolyn J.
    Carolyn JohnsonMay 27, 2013
    Grant's Tomb is the largest Mausoleum in the world and the Rolling Bench, was designed by artist Pedro Silva and architect Philip Danzig, and built with hundreds of children over a 3 year period.
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  • Harlem A.
    Harlem AmbassadorJuly 31, 2013
    The rotunda houses the general AND his wife. This place rates high just for the granite and marble architecture alone. In the summer look for a multiple of cultural events on the plaza
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  • James C.heart icon on user image
    James CFebruary 5, 2016
    Amazing memorial. Great peaceful site make sure to check out the visitor center across the street.
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  • Dalton S.heart icon on user image
    Dalton SpearDecember 20, 2016
    Must see tourist destination, enjoy the art outlining the building
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  • Ben F.
    Ben FortneyOctober 9, 2014
    The mausoleum is open to visitors, Wednesday through Sunday, at the following times: 10:00 AM-11:00 AM // 12:00 PM-1:00 PM // 2:00 PM-3:00 PM // 4:00 PM-5:00 PM Read more
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  • Carl G.heart icon on user image
    Carl GriffinDecember 25, 2015
    The quirky mosaic benches outside the mausoleum must not be missed.
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  • Stephen M.heart icon on user image
    Stephen McKinleyJune 18, 2021
    It feels somehow detached from our era, but is a timelessly beautiful reliquary for Grant and his wife, in their marble sarcophagi
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  • Ziyi G.
    Ziyi GuoMarch 26, 2016
    Just behind the monument, you can find a plague and ginkgo tree on behalf of Li Hung Chang. That indicates the struggles of Chinese government in search of the modern China more than one century ago.
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  • Untapped Cities
    Untapped CitiesSeptember 28, 2012
    When you visit Grant's Tomb make sure to visit the site of Grant's original internment behind the current mausoleum. Read more
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  • Tariq A.
    Tariq AhmadApril 30, 2017
    The Memorial is open during even-number hours (12-1p, 2-3p, etc.) and is free.
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  • Brendan C.heart icon on user image
    Brendan CurranJune 11, 2015
    Loved this hidden gem off the beaten path in Manhattan. Absolutely worth the trip.
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  • Untapped Cities
    Untapped CitiesFebruary 7, 2014
    This monument is flanked by 17 colorful mosaic benches that compose a public art project called “The Rolling Bench.” They're beautiful! Read more
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  • eric b.heart icon on user image
    eric bornemannApril 5, 2021
    The interior is an architectural rip off of Les Invalides but it’s a stunning place none the less. Get extra points if you ask the staff who is buried in Grant’s Tomb.
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  • Charlesheart icon on user image
    CharlesJune 23, 2013
    Construction began in 1891 and was completed by April 27, 1897, the 75th anniversary of Grant's birth. His Civil War counterpart, General Robert E. Lee, is buried at Lee Chapel in Lexington, Virginia.
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  • Julie A.
    Julie AvraJune 14, 2017
    such a cool looking place, worth walking around if you're in the area
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  • Michael T.
    Michael TJuly 22, 2015
    Great landmark and venue for local events and gatherings.
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  • Ian E.
    Ian EverhartAugust 27, 2011
    Watch the Ken Burns Civil War documentary series in its entirety before visiting this site and you will appreciate it a great deal more.
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  • Josiah M.heart icon on user image
    Josiah MackenzieJuly 31, 2016
    Jazz here in the evenings is one of Harlem's best kept secrets
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  • L. T.heart icon on user image
    L. T.August 8, 2015
    Talk to the park ranger there! So knowledgable!!
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  • IrmaZandl Z.heart icon on user image
    Never been here before. Def worth a visit
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  • Cristina
    CristinaApril 26, 2013
    There are tours, where you're allowed to go downstairs, closer to the caskets, a couple times a day. No fee.
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  • Bob D.heart icon on user image
    Bob DDecember 2, 2021
    A MUST MUST STOP!
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  • Katie W.heart icon on user image
    Katie WillardJune 29, 2015
    Closed for some reason when I approached. Great Gaudi-like statues and benches.
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  • Nataliaheart icon on user image
    NataliaJanuary 1, 2015
    Beautiful place. Sit around and relax!!
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  • Fr Kevin C.
    Fr Kevin CMay 19, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Don't forget to look around the outside of the building at the mosaic benches.
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  • Phil
    PhilApril 28, 2011
    Check out the new visitors center at the adjacent Overlook Pavilion
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  • Amy B.heart icon on user image
    Amy BJanuary 28, 2015
    Free! Skip the visitors bureau which is behind what appears to be bathroom entrances.
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  • Duffee M.heart icon on user image
    Duffee MaddoxApril 10, 2017
    History of a great man.
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  • @tfnow
    @tfnowJuly 31, 2011
    Checking out the food vendors. Love the teriyaki balls at this vendor. Who has had it before? #teriyakiballs
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  • G P.heart icon on user image
    G PMay 26, 2022
    Go inside! Beautiful memorial.
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  • Erikaheart icon on user image
    ErikaJune 4, 2015
    Awesome place!
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  • Liz L.
    Liz LiguoriJuly 31, 2011
    Every year Harlem Week's Jazz and Music festival happens here.
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  • Tobias
    TobiasNovember 18, 2012
    This would be a great place to hide out if you're a vampire
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  • Todd J.
    Todd JonesJuly 12, 2013
    Bring a skateboard.
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  • True Fashionista Now
    True Fashionista NowAugust 8, 2011
    Your destination for summer concerts and Harlem fashion shows. Read more
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  • Harlem Arts Alliance @.
    TOMO Concert at 1PM today following the celebration
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  • Danny C.
    Danny ChorikiOctober 3, 2010
    This is Soldiers and Sailors. Grant is up at 120th St.
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  • Jean G.
    Jean GreenwoodAugust 31, 2012
    So who is buried there ????
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  • Steve C.
    Steve ClearyFebruary 2, 2010
    This is a great New York City experience!
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  • Tim J.
    Tim JohnsonMarch 5, 2011
    Been here 100+ times
    http://www.nps.gov/gegr/index.htm
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  • Tim J.
    Tim JohnsonDecember 22, 2010
    Been here 100+ times
    All quiet on the western front...
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  • Tara B.
    Tara BarnesJanuary 7, 2010
    Take visitors. It's free!
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  • Ms. Dee B.
    Ms. Dee BellJuly 26, 2010
    Go on Keith Sweat!
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  • Ga P.heart icon on user image
    Ga Perdomo d NievesNovember 10, 2015
    Zona d comida enorme y para todos los gustos. Busca en el techo el cuadro que no se limpió después d su remodelación
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  • Sozoheart icon on user image
    SozoApril 12, 2015
    No está mal, aunque tampoco hay mucho más que ver en el interior...
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  • Louise d.heart icon on user image
    Louise de PausApril 23, 2018
    Mooi uitzicht over de Hudson
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  • hmtn
    hmtnMarch 27, 2016
    立派なお墓⊂((・x・))⊃
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