Castle Clinton National Monument

Beautiful green space, walking paths, sunsets with Statue of Liberty in the backdrop and excellent dog spaces. People are friendly, squirrels are adorable, gardens are very well tendered and venders selling their goods are very nice and have amazing products.

Ticketing booth for the trip to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. It's also a little museum itself where you can walk around and see some exhibits about the fort and its changing purpose.

Castle Clinton National Monument in NYC is a historical treasure. Its rich history and breathtaking harbor views make it a must-visit. A five-star destination that transports you back in time while offering stunning vistas of the city's waterfront.

Cute little place to mark off your bucket list and in your National Parks Passport Books! Not much to see, but worth a visit

It’s a short visit, but really worth it even just to see the diorama that shows the fort used to be way out in the water. Manhattan Island grew to encompass the fort. Very cool.

Located at the southern end of Manhatten, it houses the ticket booth now for the Harbor tours.

We wanted to see the old fort and then encountered one of the rangers who was full of marvelous stories and souvenirs. We enjoyed our time with him and wish it could have been longer; but others needed his assistance. Hope they had as great a time.

It’s really nice here, highly recommended.

Castle Clinton stands as a remarkable historical landmark in the heart of New York City. Initially built as a fort to defend against British attacks during the War of 1812, its walls whisper tales of resilience and transformation. Though no battles were fought here, its presence symbolized the growing strength of a young nation.

Over the years, Castle Clinton has reinvented itself multiple times - from a fort, to America’s first immigration station preceding Ellis Island, then to an entertainment venue, and finally, a national monument. Each transformation mirrors a piece of America’s evolving identity.

Visiting the monument, you’re taken back in time. The circular sandstone structure, now enveloped by the vibrant Battery Park, offers a unique contrast to the modern skyscrapers surrounding it. Inside, the small museum presents a concise, informative view of its multifaceted history. It’s fascinating to learn how it served as the gateway for over 8 million immigrants, setting the stage for America’s cultural diversity.

Additionally, the site serves as a departure point for the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island tours, making it a perfect starting point for a day exploring America’s iconic symbols of freedom and hope.

Castle Clinton may not be as grandiose as other historical sites, but its understated significance is a powerful reminder of New York City’s, and indeed America’s, ever-changing story. A must-visit for history buffs and tourists alike, it offers a serene, educational experience amidst the hustle and bustle of the city.

This circular fort served as an immigration station, welcoming millions to the US. Now a museum, it offers a glimpse into NYC's rich history. It's the only offline location to buy Statue of Liberty tickets.

Beautiful old castle structure used years ago against the british. Not much inside, but its a valuable important piece of American History. They have a gift store inside and the staff here were super nice and can give you a run down on the history of this place. When I came it was open.

Heading to the Statue of Liberty with my students whom for some was their very first time! The line is long but it moves very quickly. Every time I go I’m always in awe of its beauty! Never gets old.

Shade is needed for areas where you stand in line to protect from the sun. Even just a canvas cover would help. When boarding to go to the statue and coming back from Ellis island is where its needed. The boat ride was fun. Views of the statue were awesome. Ellis island museum was very nice.

I love Battery Park! The gardens are so beautiful, the walk through is great with the water views and the Statue of Liberty ! You can take the ferry over to Ellis Island which is so interesting if you're a history lover like me. I just think of my great grandmother coming here from a little town in Europe and after that long ocean journey to see the the majestic Statue of Liberty as they came to the end of their long journey to America. She must have been a breathtaking site to see! You can also see the Freedom Tower which within walking distance and is next to the 911 Memorial.

Love the idea of having a former fort and the ticket booth and info point for the Statue of Liberty. If you hold a pass you don’t have to be in the line inside Castle Clinton/exchange the pass anymore. You can just use your QR code.

Enjoy

Very relaxing and enjoyable park for the whole Family, it's very nice out here, The grounds and the Water, really really nice you could even take the ferry here for a few hours trip, And it makes lots of stops to take beautiful pictures of your family, very nice here come and enjoy...

This 5 stars is for the Keith haring metal art across the street. This whole area is just incredible with so many things to see. The keith haring is just icing on the cake. Well worth the time to visit the battery park area while in New York. For a free closer look at the statue of liberty just hop on the free straten island ferry.

Interesting national monument in Battery Park near the hustle of the Financial District, but in a park setting that is much more relaxed. In addition to the history of the fort, you also have great views of the Manhattan Financial District, the Statue of Liberty, and surrounding city.

This is a very clean location. There was even a TV show being filmed when we were there. The statues and the scenery surrounding is quite beautiful and safe. This is where you will get on a sailboat or ferry to the Statue of Liberty

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