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A place · Landmark · Harlem · on 1 of my list

Grant's Tomb.

Worth it, says Antonina. Grant’s Tomb is undoubtedly one of the most famous buildings in NYC due to its significance.

Antonina Pattiz
Antonina PattizI went myself · from my Best things to do in New York

Grant's Tomb, in my photographs

14 frames from my visits
  • Grant's Tomb is framed by bare autumn trees and decorated with American flags and bunting.
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  • Grant's Tomb monument is framed by bare autumn trees with American flags hung across its columns.
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  • Grant's Tomb is framed by bare autumn trees with American flags draped across its columns.
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  • Grant's Tomb is framed by an arch of autumn trees with American flags draped across its columns.
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  • A domed marble mausoleum decorated with American flags and patriotic bunting stands framed by autumn trees.
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  • Grant's Tomb is framed by an arch of autumn trees with American flags on its columns.
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  • American flags hang between the columns of Grant's Tomb with patriotic bunting above.
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  • General Grant National Memorial is framed by bare autumn trees with American flags draped across its columns.
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  • American flags and an eagle statue decorate the entrance of Grant's Tomb.
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Where Grant's Tomb appears on New York Dearest

It's on 1 of my list. Each entry below is what I wrote about it there, with my verdict on that list, the fullest first.

Worth it
  • Costfree
  • AddressW 122nd Street & Riverside Drive
  • From my guide, updated September 2026.

Ulysses S. Grant was a decorated General and the 18th President of the United States. Grant’s wish was to be buried next to his wife when he passed. Seems like a simple request, right? Not quite. At the time of his death, his options for a final resting place were limited because women were not allowed to be buried in military cemeteries at the time.

When Grant died from throat cancer in 1885, the mayor of New York offered to have him buried in NYC. His wife, Julia Grant, supported the offer and a fundraising effort to build what would become the largest tomb in North America ensued.

Grant’s Tomb is undoubtedly one of the most famous buildings in NYC due to its significance, making this a great New York City experience for history buffs. You can get free tours of the mausoleum through the National Park Service.

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