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General Grant National Memorial Visitor Center and Overlook Pavilion

Located west of the mausoleum across the southbound lane of Riverside Drive, the visitor center provides a bookstore/gift shop, information desk staffed by a park ranger, interpretive exhibits and a 22-minute park film about Ulysses S. Grant and the mausoleum. The overlook pavilion offers a view of the surrounding Riverside Park and the Hudson River. The structure was originally a comfort station built in 1910 and was renovated to become the visitor center in 2011.

  • Managed by: National Park Service
  • Coordinates: 40.813716, -73.963775

Nearby & related campgrounds

  • Hamilton Grange National Memorial Visitor Center
  • The Jazz Museum in Harlem
  • Cooper-Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
  • The Plaza
  • Visitor Center
  • Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center

Frequently asked questions

Is General Grant National Memorial Visitor Center and Overlook Pavilion reservable?

General Grant National Memorial Visitor Center and Overlook Pavilion is primarily first-come, first-served. Use the availability view to gauge how busy it is before you go.

Where is General Grant National Memorial Visitor Center and Overlook Pavilion?

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How do I book a campsite at General Grant National Memorial Visitor Center and Overlook Pavilion?

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