Page last update: 13 May 2025
Castle Clinton National Monument is a popular historic attraction located in New York City.
How many people visit Castle Clinton National Monument each year?
Over the last 10 years, Castle Clinton National Monument (NM) has received an average of 3.7 million visitors per year.
- 3,822,759 in 2024 (down 2% from 2023)
- 3,929,749 in 2023 (up 13% from 2022)
- 3,471,661 in 2022 (after the pandemic years)
- 633,793 in 2020 (down 85% from 2019 due to pandemic restrictions)
- 4,361,034 in 2019 (pre-pandemic)
- 4,810,000 in 2016
How much do visitors spend at Castle Clinton National Monument each year?
Visitors spend over $100 million per year on trips related to visiting Castle Clinton National Monument.
- $113.95 million in 2023, up 15% from $99.26 million in 2022.
- $110.13 million in 2019, before the pandemic.
- $16.11 million in 2020, down 85% from 2019.
Castle Clinton National Monument Visitation in 2025
From January to March of 2025, Castle Clinton National Monument recorded 566,540 visitors.
| Month | Recreational Visit |
| Jan | 140.52 K |
| Feb | 157.23 K |
| Mar | 268.79 K |
How many people visited Castle Clinton National Monument in 2024?
- In 2024, Castle Clinton National Monument recorded 3,822,759 visitors, a 2% decrease YoY.
How many people visit Castle Clinton National Monument per day?
- On average, Castle Clinton National Monument receives about 10,500 visitors per day based on 2024 visitation.
How much does it cost to visit Castle Clinton National Monument?
- Admission to Castle Clinton National Monument is free.
When is the peak season at Castle Clinton National Monument?
- The peak season at Castle Clinton National Monument is July and August. Visitation begins to increase in the spring (from March) and remains strong until October.
Why do people visit Castle Clinton National Monument?
People visit Castle Clinton to feel its historic significance. It is a former fort, an entertainment spot and an immigration center. Other reasons that make it attractive are:
- Ellis Island ferry departure point – Many visit before taking the ferry to Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty
- Battery Park location – Views of New York Harbor
- Free admission
Castle Clinton Travel Resources
- New York RV rentals (or private rentals)
- Brooklyn RV private rentals
- Long Island RV private rentals
- Westchester RV private rentals
- Albany RV private rentals
- South Jersey RV private rentals
Castle Clinton National Monument Facts
- Originally built in 1811 as a fort.
- Served as an immigration processing center before Ellis Island.
- Later became an aquarium before being restored as a National Monument.
- Located in Battery Park, Manhattan, New York City.
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References
NPS: National Park Visitation Statistics