Castle Clinton National Monument

New York City, New York, US

Castle Clinton National Monument is a sandstone fort from the early 1800s located at the tip of Manhattan in Battery Park. It serves as a historic landmark and the ticketing hub for Statue of Liberty ferry departures.

Why choose Castle Clinton National Monument

You’ll walk through a piece of New York’s early defense and immigration story while gearing up for the iconic ferry ride. Few sites combine a concise history lesson with direct access to one of the city’s most photographed monuments.

Best for: History · Architecture · First-timers · Couples

Start your Lower Manhattan morning here

Begin at Castle Clinton to pick up your Statue of Liberty tickets, then stroll to nearby sights.

Morning — Castle Clinton National Monument
9:30 — The Battery
11:00 — 9/11 Memorial & Museum

Visit tips

Buy your ferry tickets at the Castle Clinton window to avoid the separate ticket booth later.
Enter through the side door on Battery Place for a shorter line during peak hours.
Arrive early; the ticket window opens at 8 am and lines build quickly after 10 am.
Allow about 30 minutes for the ticketing process before heading to the ferry dock.

Plan your visit

Recommended duration: 0.5–1 hour — including ticket purchase
Best time of day: Early morning, before 9:00 — lines are shortest then
Hours: 08:00–17:00
Booking: not required — tickets at the gate
Category: attraction
Rated 4.4 by 21579 reviewers
Tags: historical site, ferry ticketing, battery park, city landmark

Nearby attractions

9/11 Memorial & Museum — museum, 12 min walk
The Battery — attraction, 2 min walk
One World Observatory — attraction, 14 min walk
One World Trade Center — attraction, 13 min walk
City Hall Park — park, 17 min walk
The Dead Rabbit — bar, 6 min walk

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