Overview
Often referred to as Grant’s Tomb, this 150-foot tall marble and granite rotunda is the largest mausoleum in North America. Following his death in 1885, the rotunda was constructed in less than two years with donations from 90,000 individuals worldwide, the largest ever public fundraising effort at the time. It is located on a bluff overlooking the Hudson River in the Morningside Heights area of Manhattan, where Grant spent the final five years of his life after serving two terms as President (1868-1876).
Highlights
Museum, film, tomb
Must-Do Activity
The Overlook Pavilion is separate from the rotunda and offers a few exhibits and a film about Ulysses S. Grant (plus you can put your head in an oversized $50 bill which typically bears Grant’s face). The rotunda contains the tombs of Ulysses and his wife (Julia) who passed in 1902, as well as murals and bronze busts of fellow Civil War generals.
Best Trail
None
Instagram-worthy Photo
Outside the rotunda is long curving bench with mosaic images (a la Gaudi) depicting different aspects of the National Park Service (NPS) system.
Peak Season
Summer
Hours
https://www.nps.gov/gegr/planyourvisit/hours.htm
Fees
None
Road Conditions
All roads are paved, but it is better to take the subway to get to this area.
Camping
There is camping available within Gateway National Recreation Area, which is managed by the NPS.
Related Sites
Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site (Missouri)
Hamilton Grange National Memorial (New York)
Statue of Liberty National Monument (New York)
An idealized depiction of Appomattox 
Riverside Church is located across the street from the memorial
Explore More –Julia Grant requested that which feature never be added to the rotunda?
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