Soldiers' and Sailors' Arch
The Soldiers' and Sailors' Arch is a triumphal arch at Grand Army Plaza. New York City is where it stands. Its origins go back to 1889.
A landmark inside New York City
You can stay in New York City
Soldiers' and Sailors' Arch is inside New York City, which has 1,485 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Established in 1889
Soldiers' and Sailors' Arch dates from 1889. About ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Aug, Sep and Oct
May, June, August, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 66–84°. When to go ↓
An airport 9 miles away
LaGuardia (LGA) has airline service, about 9 miles from Soldiers' and Sailors' Arch.
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Soldiers' and Sailors' Arch
The Soldiers' and Sailors' Arch is a triumphal arch at Grand Army Plaza in Brooklyn, New York, United States. Designed by John Hemenway Duncan and built from 1889 to 1892, the arch commemorates American Civil War Union veterans. The monument is made of granite and measures 80 feet (24 m) tall, with an archway opening measuring 50 feet (15 m) tall and 35 feet (11 m) wide. The arch also includes spandrels by Philip Martiny, equestrian bas-reliefs by Thomas Eakins and William Rudolf O'Donovan, and three sculptural groups by Frederick MacMonnies. It is one of New York City's three major triumphal arches.
- Type
- Landmark
- Established
- 1889
- Listed
- New York City Landmark (1973)
- Wikipedia readers
- 17K a year
Overnight near Soldiers' and Sailors' Arch
Lodging nearby is in New York City (1,485) and Jersey City (39).
- 1Madison Square Garden
- 2Central Park
- 3Studio 54
- 4Metropolitan Museum of Art
- 5Barclays Center
- 6National September 11 Memorial & Museum
- 7MetLife Stadium
- 8Coney Island
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Soldiers' and Sailors' Arch | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York City | in town | — | 1,485 1295 hotels · 35 motels · 71 inns & B&Bs · 17 lodges & cabins · 38 hostels · 28 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 8,584,629 | $778K | D |
| Jersey City | 6 mi northwest | 10 min | 39 34 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 302,013 | $567K | C− |
| Newark | 11 mi west | 15 min | 29 27 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs | 323,808 | $374K | C− |
| North Bergen Township | 9 mi north | 15 min | 19 15 hotels · 4 motels | 61,483 | $474K | B |
| Elizabeth | 12 mi west | 20 min | 25 16 hotels · 8 motels · 1 inn or B&B | 141,675 | $449K | D |
| Secaucus | 9 mi northwest | 15 min | 18 16 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins | 22,640 | $572K | C− |
| Hempstead | 19 mi east | 30 min | 51 30 hotels · 8 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 7 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 795,734 | $641K | — |
| North Hempstead | 18 mi northeast | 25 min | 22 18 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 238,982 | $888K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Soldiers' and Sailors' Arch
All of these are within 12 miles.
Big draw15 mi Stadium & arenaMadison Square Garden
Big draw28 mi City parkCentral Park40.0M visitors a year
Big draw36 mi TheatreStudio 54
Big draw47 mi MuseumMetropolitan Museum of Art2.0M visitors a year
Big draw5in town Stadium & arenaBarclays Center
Big draw64 mi MuseumNational September 11 Memorial & Museum
Big draw711 mi Stadium & arenaMetLife Stadium
Big draw87 mi BeachConey IslandPhoto credits
Madison Square Garden: Ajay Suresh from New York, NY, USA, CC BY 2.0 · Central Park: Ed Yourdon from New York City, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Studio 54: Americasroof (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Metropolitan Museum of Art: Hugo Schneider, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Barclays Center: Ajay Suresh from New York, NY, USA, CC BY 2.0 · National September 11 Memorial & Museum: Paul Sableman, CC BY 2.0 · MetLife Stadium: babyknight, CC BY 2.0 · Coney Island: OptimumPx, Public domain
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Your questions on Soldiers' and Sailors' Arch
Is Soldiers' and Sailors' Arch in New York City?
Yes. It’s inside New York City, NY.
When is the best time to visit Soldiers' and Sailors' Arch?
May, June, August, September and October, with highs of 66–84°.
How far is Soldiers' and Sailors' Arch from Oyster Bay?
About 26 miles east of Oyster Bay, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Soldiers' and Sailors' Arch?
LaGuardia (LGA), about 9 miles away.
Where should I stay near Soldiers' and Sailors' Arch?
New York City (in town, 1,485 places to stay), Jersey City (6 mi, 39 places to stay) and Newark (11 mi, 29 places to stay).
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