Destination Vacation: New York State National Parks
National Parks in New York State
The State of New York is home to 23 National Parks that include one World Heritage site, The Statue of Liberty, and four National Heritage Areas. They run the gamut from historical buildings to acres of outdoor beauty.
Castle Clinton
Located at the southern tip of Manhattan Island, Castle Clinton stands where New York City began, and represents not only the city’s growth, but the growth of a nation.
Fort Stanwix National Monument
For centuries, the Oneida Carrying Place, a six mile portage connecting the Mohawk River and Wood Creek, served as a vital link for those traveling by water from the ocean to the Great Lakes. When Europeans arrived, nations fought for control of the carry, the homelands of the Six Nations Confederacy, and the rich resources of North America. In this struggle, Fort Stanwix would play a vital role.
Vall-Kill
Visit the home of Eleanor Roosevelt. Here, Franklin and Eleanor entertained friends, state visitors, the press, and their associates in the tranquil and relaxed atmosphere of Val-Kill.