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Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site
Near Hyde Park, New York
"The greatest thing I have learned is how good it is to come home again." Eleanor Roosevelt
This simple statement expresses her love for the modest house she called Val-Kill. The only National Historic Site dedicated to a first lady, Val-Kill welcomes visitors in the style of Mrs. Roosevelt.
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National Park Service
Near Shirley, New York
Immerse yourself in an enchanting collage of coastal life and history. Rhythmic waves, high dunes, ancient maritime forests, historic landmarks and glimpses of wildlife, Fire Island has been a special place for diverse plants, animals and people for centuries. Far from the pressure of nearby big-cit...
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USDA Forest Service
Near Burdett, New York
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Home Of Franklin D Roosevelt National Historic Site
Near Hyde Park, New York
"All that is within me cries out to go back to my home on the Hudson River" ~ FDR
This quote captures FDR's connection to Springwood, the estate that he loved and Hyde Park, the place he considered home. The first U.S. Presidential Library & Museum was started here by FDR.
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Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
Near Oyster Bay, New York
Sagamore Hill was the family home of Theodore Roosevelt, 26th President of the United States, from 1885 until his death in 1919. During Roosevelt's time in office, Sagamore Hill was the focus of international attention. Visitors can tour the Roosevelt Home and explore the natural surroundings and hi...
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Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site
Near Hyde Park, New York
Historically known as Hyde Park, Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site is one of the region's oldest Hudson River estates. For nearly two centuries, this place has been home to socially prominent New Yorkers. A superb example of its type, Hyde Park represents the domestic ideal of the elite clas...
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National Park Service
Near New York, New York
African Burial Ground is the oldest and largest known excavated burial ground in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. It protects the historic role slavery played in building New York.
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Green Mountain & Finger Lakes National Forests
Near Burdett, New York
Backbone Horse Campground is a small, semi-primitive campground designed primarily for campers or picnickers that bring horses with them.
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Green Mountain & Finger Lakes National Forests
Near Burdett, New York
Blueberry Patch Campground is a small, semi-primitive campground located along Picnic Area Road (County Route 2), next to the large blueberry patch it received its name from. This is a popular spot to gather berries when they are in season. The berry patch features the high bush as well as low bush ...
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Gateway National Recreation Area
Near New York, New York
This campground boasts a spectacular view of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, the longest vehicle suspension span in the United States. When it opened in 1964, it was the longest span in the world for 17 years. It connects Fort Hamilton in Brooklyn and Fort Wadsworth in Staten Island.
Not far from t...
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Gateway National Recreation Area
Near New York, New York
There's no other campground in the world where a family can sleep under the stars, tour the Statue of Liberty, watch a Broadway musical and kayak in one of the world's premier bird migration sanctuaries-all in one trip. Camp Gateway provides a tranquil outdoor experience right outside the nation's m...
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National Park Service
Near Hyde Park, New York
Visit the home of Eleanor Roosevelt. Here, Franklin and Eleanor entertained friends, the press, activists, and official state visitors in the relaxed atmosphere of Val-Kill. Explore the Roosevelt saga in the homes of Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt, the exhibits at the nation’s first Presidential L...
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National Park Service
Near New York, New York
Here on Federal Hall, George Washington took the oath of office as our first President, and this site was home to the first Congress, Supreme Court, and Executive Branch offices. The current structure, a Customs House, later served as part of the US Sub-Treasury. Now, the building serves as a museum...
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Fire Island National Seashore
Near Patchogue, New York
Under the stars, near the sound of the surf, waking to a chorus of song birds, camping on Fire Island within the Otis Pike Fire Island High Dune Wilderness can be a memorable experience. This backcountry camping experience is available by permit only.
Two backcountry camping zones are availab...
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Gateway National Recreation Area
Near New York, New York
Fishing at Gateway National Recreational Area is a popular activity. The Fishing Access Pass provides after-hours and parking access for Fishing at designated locations in the Jamaica Bay Unit, Sandy Hook Unit, and Staten Island Unit of Gateway National Recreation Area.
This is a Gateway park...
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Gateway National Recreation Area
Near New York, New York
The pass provides access to the Archery Range at Floyd Bennett Field, Jamaica Bay Unit, Gateway National Recreation Area. The Archery Range at Floyd Bennett Field features 10 lanes with targets, a shade structure with bow racks, a secure perimeter, and a north orientation.
The Archery Pass is a...
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Gateway National Recreation Area
Near New York, New York
The Boat Launch Parking Pass is required to park in the designated Boat Launch Parking Lot at Great Kills Park, Staten Island Unit.
The Boat Launch Parking Pass is available for purchase online only through Recreation.gov from 3/1/25 through 3/31/25. Parking Pass is valid from isssue date un...
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National Park Service
Near New York, New York
Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for millions of visitors every year. Gateway offers green spaces and beaches alongside historic structu...
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National Park Service
Near New York, New York
The final resting place of President Ulysses S. Grant and his wife, Julia, is the largest mausoleum in North America. It testifies to a people’s gratitude for the man who ended the bloodiest conflict in American history as Commanding General of the Union Army and then, as President of the United S...
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National Park Service
Near New York, New York
From 1794 to 1966, the U.S. Army on Governors Island was part of the social, political, and economic tapestry of New York City. It was home to the US Coast Guard from 1966 to 1996. Today, the island is a vibrant venue of art, culture, and performance against the backdrop of two centuries of military...
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National Park Service
Near New York, New York
Merchant’s clerk, Revolutionary War soldier, first Secretary Treasury of the United States: Alexander Hamilton’s life is memorialized at The Grange, the home he built on a country estate in uptown Manhattan. A faithful testament to early American architecture, it stands today as a tribute to its...
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National Park Service
Near Hyde Park, New York
Home to the 32nd and longest-serving president of the United States, Franklin D. Roosevelt returned to Hyde Park often, drawing on this place to renew his spirit during times of personal and political crisis. Explore the Roosevelt saga in the homes of Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt, the exhibits at ...
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US Army Corps of Engineers
Near Mount Morris, New York
The US Army Corps of Engineers built the Mount Morris Dam in the late 1940s to reduce flooding on the lower Genesee River. Today, the dam continues to provide flood protection along 67 miles of the Genesee River Valley from the village of Mount Morris to downtown Rochester where the river enters La...
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Green Mountain & Finger Lakes National Forests
Near Trumansburg, New York
Potomac Group Campground and Day Use Area provides a primitive camping experience for groups of 8-40 people. It is an excellent site for family events and youth group activities. The facility is situated in a scenic area of New York, which makes for an exciting place to explore. A variety of recreat...
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National Park Service
Near Oyster Bay, New York
Sagamore Hill was the home of Theodore Roosevelt, 26th President of the United States, from 1885 until his death in 1919. During Roosevelt's time in office, his "Summer White House" was the focus of international attention. Explore 83 acres of natural surroundings, historic buildings and trails to b...
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National Park Service
Near Mount Vernon, New York
Since 1665, Saint Paul's Church played a vital role in the colonial life of Eastchester, 20 miles north of New York City. Townspeople voted at the nearby Village Green; local militia drilled outside its doors. But the American Revolution changed everything. American, British and Hessian troops tore ...
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Fire Island National Seashore
Near Patchogue, New York
Looking for a place to stay on your next trip to Fire Island? We've got you covered! Experience the best of Fire Island National Seashore at your own secluded barrier island getaway at Watch Hill. Wake up beneath a world-famous morning sunrise, go swimming at some of Long Island's most secluded beac...
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Fire Island National Seashore
Near Sayville, New York
The secluded Sailors Haven Cottage provides visitors with a unique Fire Island experience. Just a short walk from the beach, the nearby town of Cherry Grove, and the globally rare Sunken Forest, the Sailors Haven House provides for a sensational and rustic getaway. The Sailors Haven House is a small...
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National Park Service
Near Hyde Park, New York
Built by of one of the first families of wealth in America. Designed by one of the nation's preeminent architects. The Vanderbilt Mansion is a home built expressly for the aristocratic lifestyle.