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 at a Glance#
Address: Riverside Drive at West 122nd Street, New York, NY 10027, USA
Website: https://www.nps.gov/grca/
Admission: Free
About Grant's Tomb#
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -5° - 4° | -5° | 95 mm | partly cloudy | 87% | 4.7 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.5h |
| February | Poor | -4° - 5° | -4° | 77 mm | partly cloudy | 85% | 4.8 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.5h |
| March | Acceptable | 0° - 10° | 1° | 108 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 4.9 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Good | 5° - 16° | 10° | 107 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 4.7 m/s | 1.2 high | 13.1h |
| May | Very Good | 11° - 22° | 16° | 112 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 4.1 m/s | 1.5 very high | 14.3h |
| June | Excellent | 16° - 26° | 21° | 93 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 3.9 m/s | 1.8 very high | 14.8h |
| July | Excellent | 19° - 29° | 24° | 113 mm | some cloud | 74% | 3.6 m/s | 1.8 very high | 14.6h |
| August | Excellent | 19° - 28° | 24° | 108 mm | some cloud | 73% | 3.4 m/s | 1.6 very high | 13.6h |
| September | Excellent | 14° - 24° | 19° | 104 mm | some cloud | 74% | 3.7 m/s | 1.2 high | 12.3h |
| October | Very Good | 8° - 18° | 13° | 93 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 3.9 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.0h |
| November | Acceptable | 4° - 12° | 5° | 107 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 4.4 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.8h |
| December | Poor | -2° - 6° | -2° | 95 mm | partly cloudy | 86% | 4.5 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.2h |
