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Castle Clinton National Monument

National Park Service
DesignationNational monument
StateNY
Managed byNational Park Service
Best seasonJun–Oct
On the map
Map showing the location of Castle Clinton National Monument

About Castle Clinton National Monument

Located at the southern tip of Manhattan, Castle Clinton marks the place where New York City began and reflects the growth of both the city and the nation. Built to defend the harbor during the War of 1812, it has since welcomed theatergoers, immigrants, and sightseers, and today continues to greet millions of visitors to New York Harbor.

Things to do

Historic & cultural site

When to go

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Best Jun–OctAverage low–high: 64–75°FAverage monthly sunny share of daylight: 44%9.3 wet days / month
Weather data & source

Each figure averages the highlighted months. 2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

Plan your visit

Castle Clinton National Monument is managed by National Park Service. Check current conditions, permits, and reservations before you go.

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