General Grant National Memorial

Set in Riverside Park, North America's largest mausoleum features grand murals and a perimeter of mosaic benches.

  • Wed – Sun, 10:00 – 17:00
  • 501 Riverside Drive
  • 4.6 (1365 reviews)

Description

This monument serves as the final resting place of Union General and President Ulysses S. Grant and his wife, Julia. Built to honor Grant's role in ending the Civil War and championing civil rights during Reconstruction, the grand structure features a 150-foot dome and interior sculptures. While access inside is sometimes limited, this lightly visited landmark offers a quiet, contemplative atmosphere in a lovely park setting. Visitors can explore the grounds, though the memorial itself is the primary draw in the immediate area.


Good to know

Free admissionTomb is just north