Grant's Tomb
Monument Mausoleum of Ulysses S. Grant on Hudson River
Along Manhattan’s Riverside Drive, Grant’s Tomb (the General Grant National Memorial) houses the sarcophagi of Ulysses S. Grant and Julia Grant in a neoclassical mausoleum with views over the Hudson.
Grant’s Tomb, formally the General Grant National Memorial, is the mausoleum containing the remains of Ulysses S. Grant and his wife Julia, located in Manhattan, New York City. The monument was completed in the late 19th century and is administered as a national memorial.
The structure features a domed rotunda, commemorative sculpture and an interior crypt where the sarcophagi lie. The memorial was conceived as a civic monument honoring the Civil War general and U.S. president and includes inscriptions and sculptural work celebrating his life.
Designed by architect John H. Duncan, construction took place in the 1890s and the monument opened to the public at the end of that decade. It remains a focal civic memorial in northern Manhattan.
The memorial sits on Riverside Drive near 122nd Street in upper Manhattan, overlooking the Hudson River and adjacent to Riverside Park.
- Interior: Administered by the National Park Service, the memorial contains the sarcophagi of Ulysses S. Grant and his wife, Julia, located within the interior crypt.
How to Get to Grant's Tomb #
Grant’s Tomb (General Grant National Memorial) sits on Riverside Drive at West 122nd Street in Manhattan. Take the 1 subway to 125th Street and walk south about 3-4 blocks (roughly 5-10 minutes) to Riverside Drive and 122nd Street; several MTA buses that run along Riverside Drive (for example the M4/M5 routes) also stop nearby. By car from Midtown Manhattan it is only a few miles north (typically 10-25 minutes depending on traffic).
Tips for Visiting Grant's Tomb #
- Go early on a weekday to avoid school groups and tour buses; the site is compact so mornings offer a quieter chance to view the interior crypt and inscriptions.
- Approach from Riverside Drive at 122nd Street and allow time for the security screening and interior visit; check the National Park Service page for current opening hours before you go.
- Don't skip the interior chamber where General and Mrs. Grant's sarcophagi are located-many casual visitors only view the exterior memorial.
Best Time to Visit Grant's Tomb #
Best in spring or fall to avoid peak summer crowds while enjoying comfortable weather for the site and nearby walks.
Weather & Climate near Grant's Tomb #
Grant's Tomb's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -4°C to 29°C. Abundant rainfall (1212 mm/year), wettest in July, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of 4°C and lows of -4°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (108 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (107 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C. Significant rainfall (112 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 29°C and lows of 19°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (113 mm).
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August
August is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C. Significant rainfall (108 mm).
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September
September is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C. Significant rainfall (104 mm).
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October
October is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (107 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -2°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
