General Grant National Memorial
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General Grant National Memorial at a glance
- Best time
- April–May, September–October
- Trip length
- 2–4 hours to 1 day
- Don't miss
- Historic grounds and interpretive exhibits at General Grant National Memorial
- Nearby city
- New York, NY
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Permits & Reservations(2)
General Grant National Memorial Tours
Reserve"Let Us Have Peace." 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 man who ended the bloodiest conflict in American history as Commanding General of the Union Army…
Mausoleum Self-Guided Tour
ReserveSelf-guided tours at the final resting place of President Grant and his wife Julia Dent Grant, a solemn place for visitors to quietly reflect on his life and achievements.
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Planning General Grant National Memorial
The summary above covers timing and highlights. These go deeper on reservations, crowds, and logistics — check Alerts and Permits for live updates.
TrailVerse lists 2 reservation types on the Permits tab, including General Grant National Memorial Tours and Mausoleum Self-Guided Tour. Recreation.gov listings can change seasonally — confirm current rules before you set dates.
