The Green-Wood Cemetery

G Aquino

4 months ago

2020 update: Today, we were unfortunately locked in when we reached the Fort Hamilton gate around 5:30 PM after a three hour walk around the place. Yep, you read that right. 'Locked in', like prisoners. We panicked, especially after sizing up the high gate and realizing how dangerous it would be to climb it. Thankfully, there were two other groups who arrived after us, and someone called the phone number posted at the small guard house. Twenty minutes later, a park employee pulled over and let us out. Tips: Pay attention to their hours and the passing time. It's easy to spend many hours here without realizing it. Don't call the number listed here on Maps as no one will pick up. Find that number posted by the guard house and if that doesn't work, call 911. ----- 2016 review: Picturesque place to take a leisurely stroll. Yes, tombs do make for nice photos, especially in the fall when the foliage explodes with bright colors. Ask for a map at the entrance to see where the tombs of popular New Yorkers are found. Just be patient because all roads and walk paths are too windy it is difficult to figure out your exact location at any given moment. It also does not help that the place has not been mapped properly by Google Maps. Find an elevated spot near the entrance to view Manhattan's skyline.

Fred Alluso

a month ago

This is a historic beauty centrally located in the heart of Brooklyn. The outstanding landscaping of the grounds is on par with the magnificent burial grounds and final resting place of thousands. A stroll among the grounds will reveal a few bathrooms and plenty of places to sit while taking in the beauty. All that stated, we must always remember that visitors are required to walk, not run, jog, bike or skateboard. At the end of the day, this is a cemetery and we should all respect all that encompasses.

_.KT23

7 months ago

RIP TO THE W💫💫

Nikima Bloome

a week ago

I went here as a school trip when i was 19. I was so much fun. Make sure you wear walking shoes. Also visit the chapel and sometimes they have night walks, this place is so cool. Would do it again and im 43 years young today😅

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