32 parks in New York
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National Monument
African Burial Ground National Monument
New York
The African Burial Ground stands as the oldest and largest known excavated burial site in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. It offers a profound tes…
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National Scenic Trail
Appalachian National Scenic Trail
Connecticut, Georgia, Maine +11
The Appalachian Trail is a 2,190+ mile long public footpath that traverses the scenic, wooded, pastoral, wild, and culturally resonant lands of the Appalachian Mount…
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National Historic Trail
Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail
Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland +3
People first arrived in the Chesapeake Bay during the last ice age. As glaciers melted, diverse societies learned to thrive in a world of water. When Englishman Capt…
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National Monument
Castle Clinton National Monument
New York
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…
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National Park Service site
Chesapeake Bay
Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland +4
Over 41 million acres are connected through the waters that flow to and through Chesapeake Bay. The National Park Service strives to connect people to the opportunit…
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National Historic Site
Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site
New York
Visit the home of Eleanor Roosevelt. Here, Franklin and Eleanor entertained friends, the press, activists, and official state visitors in the relaxed atmosphere of V…
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Part of Statue of Liberty National Monument
Ellis Island Part of Statue of Liberty National Monument
New Jersey, New York
Millions of Americans and people around the world have ancestors who came through Ellis Island. The Main Immigration Building was the epicenter of one of the greates…
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National Memorial
Federal Hall National Memorial
New York
Here at Federal Hall, George Washington took the oath of office as the first President of the United States, marking the beginning of the American constitutional rep…
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National Seashore
Fire Island National Seashore
New York
Immerse yourself in an enchanting collage of coastal life and history. Rhythmic waves, high dunes, ancient maritime forests, historic landmarks and glimpses of wildl…
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National Monument
Fort Stanwix National Monument
New York
For centuries, the Oneida Carrying Place, a six-mile portage connecting the Mohawk River and Wood Creek, served as a vital link for those traveling by water from the…
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National Recreation Area
Gateway National Recreation Area
New Jersey, New York
Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gatew…
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National Memorial
General Grant National Memorial
New York
The final resting place of President Ulysses S. Grant and his wife, Julia, is the largest mausoleum in North America. It testifies to a people’s gratitude for the ma…
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National Monument
Governors Island National Monument
New York
From 1794 to 1966, the U.S. Army presence on Governors Island played a vital role in the social, political, and economic life of New York City. The island then serve…
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National Memorial
Hamilton Grange National Memorial
New York
Merchant’s clerk, Revolutionary War soldier, first Secretary Treasury of the United States: Alexander Hamilton’s life is memorialized at The Grange, the home he buil…
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National Historical Park
Harriet Tubman National Historical Park
New York
Harriet Tubman was guided by a deep faith and devotion to family, freedom, and community. After emancipating herself and members of her family, she moved them from O…
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National Historic Site
Home Of Franklin D Roosevelt National Historic Site
New York
Home to the 32nd and longest-serving president of the United States, Franklin D. Roosevelt returned to Hyde Park often, drawing on this place to renew his spirit dur…
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National Historic Site
Lower East Side Tenement Museum National Historic Site
New York
The Tenement Museum tells the stories of working-class tenement residents, who moved to New York City from other countries and other parts of the country. Their work…
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National Historic Site
Martin Van Buren National Historic Site
New York
Born in Kinderhook, New York, in 1782, Martin Van Buren was the first president born a US citizen. His life spanned the American Revolution to the Civil War and was…
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National Park Service site
National Parks of New York Harbor
New York
These 12 sites preserve more than 400 years of American history! We invite you to explore the past and investigate its relevance in our lives today. From the birth o…
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National Scenic Trail
North Country National Scenic Trail
Michigan, Minnesota, New York +5
Come to the North Country. Trek the hills and valleys. Stand on the shores of lakes & streams from glaciers 10,000 years before. Clear-flowing water, red/gold of aut…
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National Historic Site
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
New York
Sagamore Hill was the home of Theodore Roosevelt, 26th President of the United States, from 1885 until his death in 1919. During Roosevelt's time in office, his "Sum…
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National Historic Site
Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site
New York
Since 1665, Saint Paul's Church played a vital role in the colonial life of Eastchester, 20 miles north of New York City. Townspeople voted at the nearby Village Gre…
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National Historical Park
Saratoga National Historical Park
New York
In 1777, a large British invasion force met an equally large American army here at Saratoga. After two intense battles, an eight-mile retreat, and a three-day siege,…
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National Monument
Statue Of Liberty National Monument
New York
A gift of friendship from the people of France to the United States "The Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World" is recognized as a universal symbol of freedom and…
