Castle Clinton National Monument

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Castle Clinton stands where New York City began.
Photos: National Park Service

About Castle Clinton National Monument

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 defend the harbor during the War of 1812, it has since welcomed theatergoers, immigrants, and sightseers—and today continues to greet millions of visitors to New York Harbor.

Quick Facts

State New York
Designation National Monument
State Code NY
Weather Castle Clinton National Monument has a variety of weather. New York City has hot summers and cold winters. Spring can have heavy rains and Autumn can be cool. http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?CityName=New+York&state=NY&site=OKX&lat=40.7198&lon=-73.993#.Vqj8OvkrJlZ

Location & Map

Castle Clinton National Monument is located in New York.

Operating Hours

Castle Clinton is open daily except Thanksgiving day and Christmas Day.

Wednesday 7:45AM - 5:00PM
Monday 7:45AM - 5:00PM
Thursday 7:45AM - 5:00PM
Sunday 7:45AM - 5:00PM
Tuesday 7:45AM - 5:00PM
Friday 7:45AM - 5:00PM
Saturday 7:45AM - 5:00PM

Activities

Arts and Culture Guided Tours Junior Ranger Program Shopping Bookstore and Park Store

Getting There

Castle Clinton is located in historic Battery Park. It is only directly accessible by foot, bicycle, or wheelchair. You cannot drive directly to the site. Local parking is nearly impossible to find and expensive. All public transportation options are located outside of Battery Park.

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Contact & Address

Address Battery Park, New York, NY, 10004
Phone 212-329-9979
Email cacl_info@nps.gov

Topics & Themes

Architecture and Building Forts Immigration Maritime Coastal Defenses Military Music Urban America Wars and Conflicts War of 1812

Visitor Centers

Castle Clinton NM

Originally built as a fort to protect New York harbor, the building has changed to fit the needs of a growing city. The building has…

Hours: open 7 days a week. Closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day

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