Green-Wood Cemetery

Green-Wood Cemetery

Green-Wood Cemetery
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7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Monday
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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  • Farwriter
    London, United Kingdom169 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Superb
    It feels odd to write a review for what is still a working cemetery, but they do encourage visitors and photography, and it is an amazing place to visit. 478 acres, established in 1838, and full of incredible tombs and mausoleums, some of well-known people such as Leonard Bernstein and Samuel Morse, and others to people you have never heard of but often even more impressive in appearance. There is an excellent free map you can pick up at the entrance highlighting points of interest, including noteworthy monuments and also significant trees and other natural features, but there must be so many unknown stories attached to the people buried here. I spent 4 hours walking around here and hardly saw anyone else. If you want peace and history, this is the place to go.
    Visited March 2024
    Traveled solo
    Written March 21, 2024
  • Analia G
    Staten Island, New York400 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A must visit
    Lush, pristine landscape with fabulous views of NYC skyline. We took the trolley tour and our guide, Marge, was fantastic with stories to share and even a song or two. This is a great historic site filled with beauty and significance. It has free parking, and bathrooms at the entrance. The calendar is loaded with activities throughout the year. Wear walking shoes. The paths are great; and it’s huge so grab a map.
    Visited May 2024
    Traveled on business
    Written May 15, 2024
  • Kittygal 🇺🇦 🌻
    Los Angeles, California8,982 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautiful Historic Cemetery
    I briefly visited this wonderful necropolis on my last trip but wanted to return for a more in depth look. The cemetery conservancy, which offers tours, had one that detailed the Victorian era's fascination with the concept of death. It coincided with my May trip so I booked a slot for Mother's Day afternoon. Our guide took us on a drizzly wander and explained all of the unusual designs that appeared on some grave markers, and what that symbolism meant. The grounds were all abloom with spring flowers, which made for even more breathtaking views of the green hillsides. There are various tours put on throughout the year (October is understandably very popular). Definitely worth a visit, as the cemetery is not only historic (a Revolutionary War battle was fought there) but it's the final resting spot of many famous and infamous folk.
    Visited May 2024
    Traveled solo
    Written May 28, 2024
  • Patricia t
    Newark, New Jersey3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Green-Wood
    Went with a friend to visit the cemetery that I had not heard of. It was a wonderful visit on a wonderful day. The tour guide James was fabulous. He shared so much information. I couldn’t get enough. We were on a two hour trolley tour that could have extended for at least another hour. The monuments were so interesting, the trees and everything in the cemetery were well maintained. What an interesting and informative visit. Would love to back. Couldn’t keep in my head all that James shared I would have purchased a book on the spot if he was selling them.
    Visited June 2024
    Traveled with friends
    Written June 14, 2024
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CelestialWillow
Cambridge, UK369 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2023
It might sound strange that a cemetery was the reason we decided to plan a trip to America in the first place, but it's true! My son did a project (pre Covid) on the Romans at school and chose Minerva as his subject. While looking her up online we came across the Green-Wood Cemetery and the Statue of Minerva on Battle Hill, the highest natural point in Brooklyn.

Minerva is standing, arm raised, facing towards the Statue of Liberty, who looks as though she's waving back. My son had to see Minerva (and Liberty, but mainly Minerva), but then there was Covid... finally we've been able to visit Minerva.

The cemetery is really lovely, and was a plesant start to our holiday. So many birds to spot, blossoms on the trees, lakes, information boards about the area and the Civil War battles fought here. There's even a decent rest room at the main entrance!

Worth doing if you're in Brooklyn on a sunny day and fancy waving to Lady Liberty.
Written April 17, 2023
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Kensi B
New York City, NY95 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2023 • Solo
I live right near here and it's one of the most amazing areas of NYC. If you're in Brooklyn it is absolutely worth a visit however be prepared to spend 2-3 hours here at the least as it is over 500 acres. It is a wonderful respite from the city and lately I've liked it for a walk more than Prospect Park, which has gotten too crowded and dirty (at least on nice days). Greenwood Cemetery is pristine, and I love looking at all the old and quite beautiful and ornate graves and mausoleums. Many famous and wealthy people are buried here. Too many to list. The cemetery also has many events that are worth checking out. Do the basic tour. You could do 10 tours and still not see all of the cemetery. There are two large lakes. It's definitely worth walking around at your leisure or sitting on a lake bench reading a book. Warning there are no picnics allowed and no jogging. Be respectful, people are buried here.
Written September 18, 2023
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MidwestKathM
Detroit, MI1,131 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2021
Our first time in Brooklyn, the Green-Wood Cemetery was high on the list of sites to visit...for its incredible history of being the final resting place of so many notables, including Louis Comfort Tiffany, Leonard Bernstein, "Boss" Tweed, and Jean-Michel Basquiat; the beautiful Gothic Arched entranceway and the Drummer Boy, Bear, and Minerva statues; and the Brooklyn Theatre Fire of 1876 Memorial. We went into the historic Chapel building and were impressed with interactive art exhibit '18 Months of Grief.' The cemetery is huge (nearly 500 acres), with many gravesites on hillsides that can be steep, so wear comfortable shoes! Pick up a map at the cemetery guardhouse to help you locate the sites throughout the cemetery. We found the map helpful to a point, but still had difficulty making our way through the cemetery with all the twists and turns of the roads within. Still a beautiful site to visit, walk, sit, and enjoy for a couple of hours! Be sure to find the high points for some stunning views of Manhattan!
Written October 26, 2021
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Itinerant_Foodies
Greensboro, NC604 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2021
The history of this cemetery makes it a fascinating place and the best way to learn about the history is by taking a guided tour on the trolley. I don't recall the name of our guide but he was a self-described taphophile (cemetery enthusiast) who works at Green-wood. He was outstanding! He clearly has plenty of knowledge of cemeteries (especially Green-wood), is a great presenter, and is very enthusiastic which makes even the most obscure information interesting. Famous "residents" of the cemetery as well as famous and unique features (such as pyramids and obelisks) and zinc grave stones were highlighted. Highly recommended!
Written January 5, 2022
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Nate F
Brooklyn, NY2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 • Solo
Tranquil and historic cemetery and arboretum in Brooklyn. Notable and beautiful graves of historic figures of New York City amid well-spaced and airy trees. Excellent place for meditative walks through rolling hills.
Written February 5, 2024
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UNR91
Berkeley103 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2023
We took the highlight trolley tour on a very rainy afternoon. The guide had an encyclopedic knowledge of the cemetery and it was obvious there was a sub culture of complete cemetery nerds in our presence, taphophiles we learned. Being complete newbies to this world, we learned not only about the history of Green-Wood but interesting facts about cemeteries in general. The only thing that marred our experience was the rain and fogged up windows making it difficult to see the sights being described.
Written May 1, 2023
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Computergeek60
Medford, NY34 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2021 • Friends
So glad I finally came here and did the trolley tour as a great introduction to this historic site. I’ve picked up a map so I can plan a trip back, and leisurely see all the memorials the trolley missed. Easily can spend the day here wandering around. There are some documentaries occasionally on TV, and it would be good to watch before coming to give you an idea of what is here. The main gate itself is spectacular,and I loved the monk parrots living at the top of the gate.
Written October 3, 2021
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hrobinson1114
Nashville, TN5,765 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2020
If you’re looking for lots of famous people buried here, this isn’t an exciting place to start. But it is a large (over 400 acres) cemetery, very pretty, with a lot of impressive headstones to see. A lot of walking paths, benches to sit on, and shade trees. Expansive view of the city, as it sits on a hill. There are also ponds and fountains. The entrance, two large gothic arches, is imposing and make for a beautiful photograph. Very peaceful. Lots of squirrels and birds to watch. There is a grand Civil War monument with poignant bronze relief scenes and statues. There is also a Minerva statue dedicated to liberty. Normally there are several trolley tours throughout the day, but they weren’t running when I went, due to COVID 19. This isn’t exactly a must-see on your NYC list, but is a great place to go for a walk, to see some neat gravesites. Some people even appeared to be on dates while I was here. Worth a look.
Written June 28, 2020
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IntlTravlrRevwr
San Diego, CA212 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2021
At one time this sight had as many visitors as Niagra Falls. When we went (on a hot July afternoon, it was nearly empty except for those attending a funeral and burial. There are a number of famous people (including composer Leonard Bernstein, civil war heroes, and artists like Basquat. If you go in the main entrance a few blocks from the F/G subway 25st stop and ask the guard you will be given a very nice map that includes architectural points of interest, famous peoples' graves, and trees of note. Many are hard to find and the trees are not marked at all so you will have to do some sleuthing to figure out which is being highlighted. Some of the views of downtown Brooklyn are phenomenal and the hilly terrain is pleasant to traverse. We saw some people having picnics and others madly taking photos. There were some tour guides but this is an easy do-it-yourself spot if you have the time.
Written July 18, 2021
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Grumo
New York City, NY1,122 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2022
I walk through Green-Wood Cemetary on occasion. Such beautiful landscaping and stunning mausoleums! What a sense of history, eeing the English and Irish names of the earliest graves and the more contemporary names including many Italians of more recent graves is something. Many of these names are from families that are well-known. I didn't get to see many of the famous people buried here. The entrance on Fifth Avenue and 25th Street is spectacular. I know people who have taken tours and found them really interesting. In the mid-19th century this was the second most visited site in America, second only to Niagara Falls! A special place to spend time in in Brooklyn.
Written June 25, 2022
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