Green-Wood Cemetery

Founded in 1838 as a rural cemetery in Greenwood Heights, this site was inspired by the Pére Lachaise Cemetery in Paris and Mount Auburn Cemetery in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Having vied with Niagara Falls as New York State’s greatest tourist attraction, it gained landmark status in 1966. Filled…Devamını okuyun

Yes, you need to visit a cemetery. This 478-acre National Historical Landmark nestled between Prospect and Sunset Parks was founded in 1838 and is New York City's answer to Paris' Père Lachaise. Legends such as Jean-Michel Basquiat, Leonard Bernstein, Horace Greeley and William "Boss" Tweed are…Devamını okuyun

Beautiful grounds and architecture, full of history! Lots of tours and special events.

Amazing to walk and see all the history and old tombs. Very scenic and beautiful and FREE!

Checkout their cool moonlight walking tours! Details on their website.

This is a historic and massive cemetery. Go for the amazing trees and the sculptures of grief around every bend. There are scheduled tours, but also it is beautiful as a walk on your own.