General Grant National Memorial, New York City
Who’s buried in Grant’s tomb? You can find out for yourself when you visit the General Grant National Memorial in New York City. Along with the mausoleum, there’s also a museum you can visit.
Riverside Drive and West 122nd Street, New York City
https://www.nps.gov/gegr/index.htm
We have three posts about Grant’s Tomb: Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3.
Nerd Trips ABCs:
Admission fee: No
Bathrooms: Across the street in the Visitors Center
The playing cards even had two “jokers,” two men who won the popular vote but lost the presidential election – Al Gore (2000) and Samuel Tilden (1876)
Concessions/food: Not on site, but it’s New York City, you’ll find something nearby
Cars/getting there: We took the subway, then walked a few blocks. We took a taxi home. Website has links about public transportation. Limited street parking.
Coffee cups (aka souvenirs): Along with the usual postcards, I picked up presidential playing cards!
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