Federal Hall National Memorial

Things To Do Near Federal Hall National Memorial

Start your visit at the Gateway to America: Discover New York Harbor Visitor Information Center, where you can learn more about this attraction and others in New York City. Then, tour the Washington Inaugural Gallery to see parts of the original Federal Hall, which workers demolished in 1842. You can also see the Bible that George Washington used to take his oath of office and other artifacts from his inauguration. You may also want to shop in the Museum Store.

Hiking Trails

• John Muir Nature Trail 

  Head to Van Cortlandt Park to hike the John Muir Nature Trail. This path starts out going through a northeast trail filled with red oak, sweetgum, and tulip trees before passing alongside a frog-filled marsh. Then, it passes through another woodsy area with beautiful sugar maple and hickory trees before ending at an old aqueduct. 

  Location

  Van Cortlandt Park, Broadway and, Van Cortlandt Park South, The Bronx, NY 10471 

  Length

  1.5 Miles

  Intensity

  Easy

• Inwood Hill Trail 

  This trail runs through the only forest in Manhattan. See how the ice age carved out space for the Hudson River. See flying squirrels and salamanders along this path. The views from this trail’s summit are incredible. 

  Location

  Payson Ave and Seaman Ave, New York, New York 10034 

  Length

  3 Miles

  Intensity

  Moderate

• Anthony’s Nose Hike 

  Scramble up the rocky ridge while enjoying Bear Mountain Bridge's views at the start of Anthony’s Nose Hike. Then, climb the 500-step staircase. You will be glad that the rest of this hike is flat. 

  Location

  Intersection of Route 9D and Route 202, Cortlandt Manor, New York 10567

  Length

  3.5 Miles

  Intensity

  Moderate

Sightseeing

• Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden 

  The 83-acre campus at Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden is a marvelous place to explore. It contains the Staten Island Museum, Noble Maritime Collection, Newhouse Center for Contemporary Art, Staten Island Children’s Museum, and the Green Galley. Check for special performances that may be happening in the Veteran’s Memorial Hall and the Music Hall. You will also love exploring historical buildings and statues such as Neptune’s Fountain, Carl Grillo Glass House, and the Randall Statue. 

  Location

  1000 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island, New York 10301 

• Bronx Zoo 

  The Bronx Zoo is the largest U.S. metropolitan zoo by square footage. You can see approximately 8,000 animals at this zoo. You may want to consider upgrading your general admission ticket to participate in up-close encounters with giraffes, cheetahs, or penguins. Do not leave without taking a ride or two on the bug carousel. 

  Location

  Southern Boulevard, The Bronx, New York 10460 

Museums

• Van Cortlandt House Museum 

  Constructed in 1748, the Van Cortlandt House Museum is the oldest still-standing house in the Bronx. Go on a self-guided tour of this three-story home filled with antiques while using the QR codes placed next to many objects to learn more about them. This home is in Van Cortlandt Park, which is a fantastic place to go hiking. 

  Location

  6035 Broadway Bronx, New York 10471

• City Island Nautical Museum 

  The City Island Nautical Museum, which is open only on weekends, is a fantastic place to learn about the city’s wooden shipbuilding history. See photographs and models to learn more about this part of the city’s past. You can also learn about and see some of the handmade sails created at this location. 

  Location

  190 Fordham Street, City Island, New York 10464

Nearby Shops and Restaurants

• C.O. Bigelow 

  When C.O. Bigelow opened his first store in 1838, it is doubtful that he thought it would become the oldest apothecary in America. The company’s first product was a cold cream cleanser, and you can still buy many types of makeup products at this store. Other products that are available include a lemon body cream the store patented in 1870. Bath, beauty, oral care, and fragrance products are also for sale here. 

  Location

  414 6th Avenue, New York, New York 10011

• Borgatti’s Ravioli & Egg Noodles

  Since 1935, chefs have been going to Borgatti’s Ravioli & Egg Noodles to get ravioli, fettuccini, and other pasta to prepare for their families. The third generation of the same family now owns this restaurant, and you will often see them operating the hand-operated pasta machines. This store also sells a variety of noodle kits, tees, shopping bags, and beanies. 

  Location

  632 East 187th Street, The Bronx, New York 10458 

• La Morada 

  While this restaurant serves tacos and quesadillas, you will want to go here for their Oaxaca moles that include the mole Oaxaqueño made from seven types of dried chiles and the mole verde made with sweet Cambray onions and tart tomatillos. In the back of this family-owned restaurant, you will find a lending library. Mexican immigrants own this restaurant, and they do a lot to educate other immigrants about their rights. You will see posters on the walls supporting their efforts. 

  Location

  308 Willis Avenue, The Bronx, New York 10454

• Mario's Restaurant 

  For over 100 years, hungry diners have been feasting on their favorite Italian-inspired dishes at Mario's Restaurant, which is now owned by the fifth generation of the same family. The walls in this restaurant feature paintings of Italy made by the current owner’s uncle about 50 years ago. Six of the recipes on the wide-ranging menu have not changed in over 100 years. You may want to try the filetto di pomodoro, salsa alla pomodoro, or the broccoli with Italian sausage. 

  Location

  2342 Arthur Avenue, The Bronx, New York 10458

How To Get To Federal Hall National Memorial

Federal Hall National Memorial is in New York City’s Financial District. If you are leaving Central Park, head northwest on Grand Army Plaza. Turn on West 59th Street and right on 5th Avenue. Turn left on East 57th Street. Turn right on 2nd Avenue and left on East 42nd Street. Follow the signs to get on FDR Drive, and then take Exit 1 off FDR Drive. Merge onto South Street. Then, turn right on Broad Street and right on South William Street. Turn left on Pine Street, and your destination will be on your left. 

Address

26 Wall Street, New York, New York 10005

Fee: Entry Fee (per person)

There is no entrance fee.

Make memories that will last a lifetime by visiting Federal Hall in New York City. The best way to see this location and others nearby is to bring your RV. If you do not have one, then you can rent one on RVshare. You will appreciate history more when you visit the locations where it took place.