General Grant National Memorial Riverside Drive, Manhattan, New York 10027

"The trees along the walkway leading to the main entrance are large and make up a pleasant moment. The memorial itself i composed of abundance of well-designed marble. All in all, it makes for a pleasant if brief detour from the surrounding neighborhood and Columbia University nearby."

"Beautiful memorial. Thoughtfully designed. Doesn’t take a long time to look around. Worth a visit if you’re roaming around in upper west side."

"I went on a Friday morning early, before the tomb itself was open. The outside is deeply shaded by huge old trees, which in the heat of summer is divine, providing a cooler spot to sit and just enjoy a green spot in the city. I believe the outside could be maintained a bit better, especially with the upkeep of the beautiful mosaic tile seating around the tomb itself. I did see many people out walking their dogs around the grounds and the adjacent intermingled paths of Riverside Park."

"The overall natural environment is very good, but parking in the surrounding area is very difficult. There are very few parking spaces, and a large number of vehicles occupy them. There is a strong, sour smell in the small park behind the memorial hall, and I'm not sure what the situation is. The memorial hall is magnificent and solemn, but upon entering, there is a strong musty smell that is very irritating to my throat. I coughed intensely for more than ten minutes before finally recovering."

"This tomb is even more impressive when one knows just how decayed this structure was in recent memory prior to its restoration in the later 90s. This is a beautiful marble structure as while it may not have the most to see it is a great, and free, site to visit for a little while if you are in the neighborhood. The surrounding area is very pretty and you can definitely make a good little day trip to the area and then explore the neighborhood, Columbia university is a short walk from here as well."