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Castle Clinton is a National Monument found on Manhattan Island. Originally built to keep people out of the city, it now welcomes millions of people in. Castle Clinton represents the growth of the United States as a nation, starting with the United States taking a stand against the British in the War of 1812. Over the years, the castle has been home to a theater, immigration board, and now welcomes people to New York Harbor.

Plan your visit

The monument has an open air construction, so be sure to dress for the weather when visiting Castle Clinton with your New York car rental. You can take a guided tour with a ranger, meet a soldier from the War of 1812, listen to a concert, and then jump on a ferry to Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty when you visit Castle Clinton, all in the same trip with your New York car rental. Why not bring a picnic lunch to enjoy at the foot of Manhattan?

Tours of the castle are offered daily at 10:00 a.m., noon, and 2:00 p.m. These tours last 20 minutes and are guided tours and will show you the colorful history of the castle and how it was used as a fort, entertainment center, immigration depot, and aquarium. While on tour you can meet a soldier who was part of the harbor defenses during the war. You will learn about the uniforms, arms, and equipment of a young American Army (only recently started with the War of Independence) and life during one of America's forgotten wars. Visiting Castle Clinton National Monument with your New York car rental will bring you back to these formative years in a nation's history.

Castle Clinton is located in Battery Park in New York City, directly accessible by foot, bike, or wheelchair. Parking near the park is scarce and it will cost a lot for you to park your New York car rental here. Public transportation is available nearby, but if you do decide to drive your New York car rental, then you will want to take FDR Drive south to the last exit (exit 1). Then take Broad Street to Water Street. Take a left on Water Street and follow it to Battery Park.