Grant Cottage State Historic Site

New York State Historic Site · Saratoga County

CountySaratoga
CampingDay use only

Grant Cottage State Historic Site entrance fee

Admission (Tours of the Cottage): Entrance to the Cottage is by guided tour only. Be advised that Tours may fill and reserve your tour prior to your visit is highly recommended. Tours start every 30 minutes with the last Tour of the day at 3:30p.m. Please arrive early, 15 minutes prior to the start time of your Tour. Adults: $12 Seniors (62 & up): $9 Ages 17 & under: $5 Children under 6: FREE Veterans & Active Military: FREE w/ I.D. Private Tours: $100 (Available outside normal business hours by appointment) Please note: The Every Kid Outside pass does not apply to Grant Cottage State Historic Site

Grant Cottage State Historic Site hours

2026 Season: May 2 - November 1

May 2 - June 28: Wednesday – Sunday, 9:30am - 4:00pm (last entry at 3:30pm)

*Open Monday, May 25

First tour of the day begins at 10am. Last tour of the day begins at 3:30pm.

July 1 – September 6: Tuesday – Sunday, 9:00am - 4:00pm (last entry at 3:30pm)

*Open Monday, September 7

First tour of the day begins at 9:30am. Last tour of the day begins at 3:30pm.

September 9 – November 1: Wednesday – Sunday, 9:30am – 4:00pm (last entry at 3:30pm)

*Open Monday, October 12

First tour of the day begins at 10am. Last tour of the day begins at 3:30pm.

Hours as published by NY State Parks. Check the official page before a long drive.

About Grant Cottage State Historic Site

The Adirondack cottage where Ulysses S. Grant finished his memoirs and died of throat cancer on 23 July 1885, four days after his final proofreading. Its furnishings remain much as the family left them.

Things to do

  • 🧭 Geocaching

Amenities & facilities

  • 🌞 Day Use Only

Contact

Phone518-584-4353

Address1000 Mt McGregor Rd, Wilton, NY 12831

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