Beautiful old castle structure used years ago against the british. Not much inside, but its a valuable important piece of American History. They have a gift store inside and the staff here were super nice and can give you a run down on the history of this place. When I came it was open.

Water fountains are not working at this place anymore. there are not enough sign boards to tell a person from a distance that where to buy the tickets from for the statue of liberty or maybe you can say it like in this way that you will never realize that the tickets for such a liberty can be bought from this place. Hygiene and cleanliness are not the attractions of this fort and I dont know why this part itself is not to do this attraction maybe because inside the fort and all the barricading and arrangements are just to allow people to buy tickets. if they move the tickets into a different place then Im sure this place will get more attention and people will take more photos.

The view of the pier next to the restaurant is wonderful especially in sunset. The food is on the small size unless youre getting a burger. Service is a bit slow on the rush hour but they always try their best not to take too long. Price wise its perfect for the area.

I love history and this place is a must see at Battery Park.

The Clinton Castle at Bowling Green at the tip of Manhattan! I picked up my online tickets at Clinton Castle to board the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island ferry boat. Great day for both my out-of-state friend and me!

So much history here. Most people just know it as the place you buy your ticket for the Statue of Liberty but it’s so much more then that. Lots of events have taken here. It’s closed right now but when it reopens I’ll be back again.

If you keep walking down to Battery Park, catch the sunset. Sunset are memorable from Battery park

Nice place to visit and look at statue of liberty from distance.

This 5 stars is for the Keith haring metal art across the street. This whole area is just incredible with so many things to see. The keith haring is just icing on the cake. Well worth the time to visit the battery park area while in New York. For a free closer look at the statue of liberty just hop on the free straten island ferry.

A lil piece of early NYC history at the edge of Manhattan! Has lots of interesting information about the site and how it has changed over the last century posted inside the monument...

Good place for visit. Nice historical bulding. Also there are a good view on the Statue of Liberty

A little bit of American history here. Good place to bring your children to help them understand what it took to create this Great country.

Great place to visit. Gives entire skyline view of new York. Ensure you save a lot of time to go here. The queue is long even on weekdays. The security check is as strict as airport. So ensure you dont carry forbidden items else you have to leave them and they cant be recollected. A cruise takes you to the liberty island. You can collect the guide phone from there in the language you prefer and go around. The place is huge and hence takes a lot of time.Ensure you visit the museum to learn interesting facts.If you want to really visit the crown, please buy tickets in advance else you will get normal tickets and not the crown one.Once you have visited the liberty island, you can jump onto any cruise which takes you to Ellis island.Its a nice island from where you can get complete view of the statue of liberty.Njoy!!

The fort is well maintained by the National Park Service. Theres a bookstore kiosk beside the ticket outlet for the ferry ride to the Statue of Liberty. If you see anything you like get it cause it closes early in the afternoon. Clean Restroom is beside the entrance when you get in. A few cannons on the perimeter. Nothing much to see really just a brief pass through then on the security screening house to get to the pier for the ferry ride.

This is the entrance to take a boat to the Status of in New York. You will need to get your trip ticket before you will be allowed pass through the entrance. The park is large enough for rallies, protest and group excursion.

One of the best parks in the City with the most amazing views.

A very nice park to enjoy with friends and family, with a spectacular view.if you like photos, like them.

Nothing special.. Used only as the ticket office for staue of liberty.. has public restroom..

You can take great picture once you get inside the castle.

It is always enjoyable to look at the very prevalent history in this city and to see where the cannons were to protect Manhattan island from the British coming over on their ships.

Castle Clinton or Fort Clinton, previously known as Castle Garden, is a circular sandstone fort now located in Battery Park, in Manhattan, New York City. Built from 1808 to 1811, it was the first U.S. immigration station (predating Ellis Island), where more than 8 million people arrived in the United States from 1855 to 1890. Over its active life, it has also functioned as a beer garden, exhibition hall, theater, and public aquarium. Castle Clinton National Monument was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.

Its pretty cool that they kept this monument preserved but when you go inside fort there isn’t much to do the only thing you can do is purchase tickets to see the Statue of Liberty or Ellis island. There are some boards filled with information regarding the history of the landmark and how its changed overtime but pretty cool to observe a historical monument kept for our viewing pleasure

You can buy tickets to liberty statue here. This place is a bit desapointing, no one to explain its importance and just a few good places to take photo

Great emotion every time you are in this very beautiful place

Very beautiful sunset you can watch from there and enjoying your drinks

An interesting pitstop if you are nearby, but not worth a separate trip. Area used to be an island and then was filled in via a landfill. There is a free exhibition that provides educational information about the history of the site. You can also buy ferry tickets here to the statue of liberty and Ellis Island. There is a public restroom available for free.

Beautiful. And the people who works there is great!!

Really nice park in the Battery Park area. You can get tickets for the Statue of Liberty inside the building. Nice greenery and lots of flowers around the area.Two main memorials at the park for World War II and the Korean War.If you are here for the Statue cruise, the best way is to pay online and do the “Will Call”. This will save you a lot of time waiting in-line. Note that the ticket to the statue pedestal and the crown is usually sold out 3-6 months in advance. But the ticket to walk around the island is usually available.Highly recommended.

Took a trip to Lady Liberty! It was great and a chance of lifetime!

Nice building, pretty clean and well maintained.

Spot where we caught Viator tour w/guide, Mark, to liberty & Ellis Islands. Great day!

We stopped at Castle Clinton to use the toilets/restrooms. Then, out of curiosity, we slipped into the small gallery in the castle. It contains a set of panels and some brilliant dioramas showing the history of the castle and of Battery Park, which basically didn’t used to be there at all. If you are in Battery Park and interested in the changing landscape of Manhattan, it’s a great little exhibit to drop in on.

Beautiful place with great view of both the river and the huge buildings

This is the Statue of liberty ticketing office. I loved this trip. Theres an advisory though*** PLEASE DO NOT LISTEN TO THOSE GUYS WHO APPROACH YOU IN THE PARK BEFORE YOU ENTER TO BUY YOUR TICKETS***. TICKETS are not more than $18.00.. Do not pay $45 dollars to those guys on the street. Dont worry about food before the boat ride because theres snacks on the boat and food at the statue of liberty island. The food is also a reasonable price. Be careful on the boat ride because it rocks a very much. Its best to take the train to this event. If you take a car us the parking on state street, it is the one on the side of Starbucks in front of the park and trainstation... For 1hr its 24 and for 3 or more hours its flat rate of 36. People I hope you can enjoy have a great time... If you need a guide just ask a question or make a comment to me indotainozapata@gmail...

Pretty beautiful. Go during a dark night to see the stars

This place was fascinating! While most people were there for the ferry tickets, my husband and I went and visited the small indoor museum with information on the historic site. It is not large by any means, but definitely a cool stop while strolling through the park.

We didnt want to visit ground zero, as it would seem voyeuristic. But in fact it was all right. The memorial is very tasteful and peaceful. A big square pool with an inner square void with the water falling into infinity. The names of those who died are set in a steel sloping panel round the edge. Trees complete it to give you a place to pay your respects.

Nice place wonderful views good to take a picture of long distance

This is a very clean location. There was even a TV show being filmed when we were there. The statues and the scenery surrounding is quite beautiful and safe. This is where you will get on a sailboat or ferry to the Statue of Liberty

Click photos and move on. Has an interesting museum and histrory room free of charge. A place that sells tickets to the statue of liberty and the migrant island

Enjoyed the afternoon spent here.

When Manhattan seemed so packed, we found this little jewel tucked around the corner. Beautiful views, good food. A bit pricey

Great place to visit!!! We stopped to used restroom and rest from walking. The restrooms were very clean, and the view was amazing. This place is small but very cozy. Highly recommend to stop and enjoy the view.

Great american historical place,

Awesome National Monument visit tucked into Manhattan’s Battery Park. This is a great piece of history where New York began and an easy visit when you are purchasing ferry tickets for the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. There are easy to follow signs and plaques to read about the history of the area. Tip; don’t fall prey to the gimmick tour packages. You can do this yourself and see it just the same.

Interesting national monument in Battery Park near the hustle of the Financial District, but in a park setting that is much more relaxed. In addition to the history of the fort, you also have great views of the Manhattan Financial District, the Statue of Liberty, and surrounding city.

This place was on my bucket list and didnt disappoint we had a very enjoyable time here and the staff were very friendly and helpful.

It was nice experience but not very exciting. Okay okay. The skyline view is better from here.

Shade is needed for areas where you stand in line to protect from the sun. Even just a canvas cover would help. When boarding to go to the statue and coming back from Ellis island is where its needed. The boat ride was fun. Views of the statue were awesome. Ellis island museum was very nice.

Really fun place to visit but super crowded. Totally worth it for any size group as it is situated in a beautiful part of the city. Just make sure you do some research on the best times to visit. The staff is super knowledgeable and friendly.

Very relaxing and enjoyable park for the whole Family, its very nice out here, The grounds and the Water, really really nice you could even take the ferry here for a few hours trip, And it makes lots of stops to take beautiful pictures of your family, very nice here come and enjoy...

Im amazed that New York has started in this little castle, and that it has become one of the most beautiful and largest cities in the world, I congratulate the citizens of this country for having made it possible

It is a kool spot to look at the water front

Good old castle structure in battery park

Not necessarily worth a trip alone, but a nice stop along Battery Park. There’s a small exhibit and gift shop showing its history. It’s also where you buy tickets to the Statue of Liberty, so it’s easy to incorporate to an itinerary.

Theatre District of Manhattan.....in and around the Times square....its says the saga of human architecture and performance and perseverance and Nothing Stops Me attitude of Mankind....

Nice park beautiful view. Not overcrowded.

Its a very great park in Manhattan you should visit whenever youre in New York..

Castle Clinton initially appears to be just the place to buy tickets for Statue of Liberty/Ellis Island, but I later learned that it was actually one of the original immigration ports of New York, even before Ellis opened in 1890. Personally, my ancestors immigrated over 30 years before Ellis Island was operational, and most likely came into America through Castle Clinton - very cool!

Great park in front of Ellis Island, you can meet very friendly squirrels during your tour

I honor the liberty I am endowed with from Christ Jesus, who has inspired men to make this magnificent monument, the torch of Lady Liberty, signifies to me the path of ascension of my risen Lord Jesus Christ, who lives to make all man and women free through His grace.

Even though this place is a national monument, people rarely visit Castle Clinton for the actual purpose of visiting Castle Clinton. Instead, theyre just in line to pick up their ticket for the Statue of Liberty Cruise. This circular fortress does contain a few attractions for tourists, but it mostly serves as a resting shelter for tourists waiting for their turn to get onto the cruise boat.

A place with interesting history and a great place to relax.

Nice park to walk, you can buy here the tickets for the ferry to the Statue of Liberty

Castle Clinton was an integral part of colonial Americas and post War of Independence defense. New York City as one of the early colonial cities started at the lower end as New Amsterdam with the Dutch and as the population grew the population moved further up Manhattan Island. Castle Clinton, Battery Park and the Financial District east toward Water Street is where New York began it is the oldest part of the city despite the damage done due to 9/11 and the Industrial Revolution. For those who love literature, Castle Clinton was one of the settings in Caleb Carrs The Alienist. From Castle Clinton which was once an island and was incorporated into the mainland through landfill, you get a lovely view of New York Harbor, clipped ships, and the harbor islands and the Statue of Liberty. There are biergartens during the warmer months not sure if offered year round. There are restaurants located in the old shipping buildings and across from Battery Park on lower Broadway or fast food/light fare from an array of street vendors or indoor food court at the Staten Island Ferry Terminal. There are public restrooms at Castle Clinton because finding a free restroom is paramount in a city where you have to purchase something in order to use any establishments facilities/WC/Loo. While you are at Castle Clinton, why not take a ride on the aquarium themed carousel which is situated on the site of New Yorks first aquarium. The artistry is amazing as you ride amongst the angelfish and other aquatic themed animals of the carousel.

This was an amazing sight highly recommend going. It was very cleanAnd really nice people.

Great! Park Staff are very helpful, but was more excited to get to the Statue!

A Historic Building with a Unique design, settled in a Water Front Park at the backyard of the City. Currently serving as a ticketing kiosk for visitors to the Statue of Liberty.

Our boys like to collect badges from the Junior Ranger program implemented by the National Park Service. We were in New York City, but did not want to pay and wait to go all the way to the Statue of Liberty. We asked the park ranger on duty about completing the junior ranger for Statue of Liberty without going across on the boat. He informed us that in order to get the Statue of Liberty badge we had to go across, but that we could complete the booklet for Castle Clinton and receive a badge from him. The booklet and learning about Castle Clinton turned out to be really interesting as it matches the changes in New York City. It was a great way to spend our morning.

I give Castle Clinton National Monument located at Battery Park, New York, NY 10004 FIVE stars. So much to see alone or with friends and family.

Let me save you from yourself here- dont go to the ferry boats to go on the island- skip that 3 hour headache and come here instead. The crowd is small, the bar is full of drinks and open, and the crew is fun. We had a windy day with the sails down and went right next to the Statue of liberty. Really fun harbor cruise.

I love Battery Park! The gardens are so beautiful, the walk through is great with the water views and the Statue of Liberty ! You can take the ferry over to Ellis Island which is so interesting if youre a history lover like me. I just think of my great grandmother coming here from a little town in Europe and after that long ocean journey to see the the majestic Statue of Liberty as they came to the end of their long journey to America. She must have been a breathtaking site to see! You can also see the Freedom Tower which within walking distance and is next to the 911 Memorial.

This is the place to buy tickets to the statue of liberty... the line was ridiculously long, expect to wait multiple hours to even get to the security check point. I recommend getting there early or at least buying the Express pass... itll save you at least 2 hrs.

This place has some cool sculptures but it easily gets overlooked because you have to go in it to get youre statue of liberty tickets. The actual place is pretty small so you have top walk around battery park top see the statues and memorials. That being said got a national park stamp at the cancellation station

This site is currently being restored. There is minimal information on display. What is available is in good shape but lacks a thorough explanation of the item, era and conditions the people of this time would have been dealing with. The dioramas were interesting.

A small building on the foreshore and where you pick up tickets for the Statue of Liberty.Nothing much to see though. Super friendly and helpful park staff helped us find our way around and onto the boat.

This is the place where you start preparing to start off for Statue of Liberty by ferry. The ferry is pretty nice and open deck on top is bonus above value for money. Make sure if you go you must stay on top deck and the experience of the view you will get specially on a clear day I bet you wont ever forget. Its like someone has done the painting.

Loved the open space and chill nature trail by the ocean. The nice little military memorial nearby is a good place anyone abroad can visit and pay thier respects to the men and women who kept this land free.

Bumped into this place & it was such a breath of fresh air! Delightful! Fairly inexpensive, beautiful to look at all the colors & the music was very calming. This place is whimsical! Loved it!

This place gets overlooked a lot. Most just know it as the ticket office for the Liberty/Ellis Islands. But! This place has so much history.Castle Clinton was actually the 1st immigration station before Ellis Island. It has also been an aquarium and was the oprah house where PT Barnum brought Jenny Lind to perform (from the greatest showman movie).We spent a day here, it was kinda crowded with people getting tickets for Ellis Island and Liberty Island, but once the crowds left it was a nice visit. We earned our Junior Ranger Badges and enjoyed our visit.Def would recommend especially if you are already in the area for Liberty/Ellis island.

Very friendly, efficient staff, clean restrooms, and clean grounds. Just beware of ticket scammers trying to sell fake tickets or bully you into buying tickets for a ride to the Statue of Liberty that isnt a National Parks service. The ONLY boats allowed to dock at Liberty and Ellis Islands are the NPS ferries.

Battery Park was very interesting..highlighting the history of new amsterdam/ new york from pre civil war and independence times and the owners and governors of the islands in the bay

A great historic castle fort sitting on the water edge in the downtown, financial district of New York. Prepare to take scenic pics of this fort and the park and statue of liberty.

A very good outing for a summer day. History, Mother Nature, food and a very cool merry go round.

Here to catch ferry to Liberty and Ellis Islands, loved it, such an experience

Lovely, scenic. Great backdrop for the New York City Arts and humanities Departments which showcase Shakespearean plays with live actors throughout the park during the summer months.

Castle Clinton National Monument is situated in Battery Park of Manhattan Area near the Battery Park Ferry Terminal for Statue of Liberty. It was an immigration point fir entry in USA from 1855 to 1890. Now it is the entry point fir the tickets fir the Statue of Liberty. Nice old building.

Super nice place to relax and take in all the patriotism here. There is also a statue honoring the immigrants that our Great country was built by.

Beautiful park quiet with nice scenery.

Very hot day. Educational and nice little gift shop.

Castle Clinton National Museum has nice masterpieces of artwork and great painters and artists who have great artistic skills making painting and drawings I remember in middle school I use to make sketch maps in my history classes. In elementary school we visited a old village that had all the different history facts we learn in class.

Beautifully restored, I would have loved to see more about the aquarium. An important stop in our trip to all three monuments (including Libertys and Ellis Islands). Make sure to make time to explore this place!

Great place to visit. This is where you get the ferry pass to see the Statue of Liberty. Loved it!

Its a crowded but positive place to be in

A well preserved piece of early New York and American history.

A nice spot to view the river bank, the cruise ships and the Statue of Liberty. It is best to visit this place during sunset, which is when you get to see awesome colors and a great view.

Me and my Bf loved it.we plan on coming back to New York again.

Really nice place to walk around. Finely manicured paths, exposure to the waterfront, and the memorial is nice. You can catch the free ferry nearby. Good police and park maintenance presence. Also access to the path that follows the east waterfront. Might not return simply because there are other great green spaces to explore.

I saw a squirrel here! I didnt get to take a photo though. Very nice and peaceful.

Great Place to see the Liberty Statue... or to get a boat ride to it.. if you pirchase a Hop on Hop Off bus tour and best to buy 2 days worth so you kinda know the following day where to hop off.. buses come by so often then you just hop on and proceed to your next hop off.. just remember where you started.. its pretty easy from Guam..Hafa Adai!!!