Where is it? 122nd St and Riverside Drive, Manhattan (inside Riverside Park, but you won't be able to miss the ginormous building)
How do I get there? The 1 train is the closest, but any train that goes to 125th street is only a short walk way.
When can I go? Visitor's Center is open Thurs-Mon 9am-5pm, but the Mausoleum is only open for four one-hour time blocks: 10-11am, 12-1pm, 2-3pm and 4-5pm
How much do I have to shell out to get in? As part of the National Park Service, the Memorial is free
The run-down: Grant's Tomb (the shorter way of referring to the Memorial) is first and foremost, well, a tomb - for both General Grant and his wife Julia Dent Grant. But, for those of you that are fellow history nerds, it has so much more to offer. Courteous, knowledgeable NPS Guides, combined with the permanent exhibit located in the Visitor Center provide a thorough and in-depth account of Grant's personal life, military service and Presidency. The Visitor Center is also home to a good sized gift shop where you can purchase Civil War themed items, books, and etc ( I purchased a NPS Passport Book, and got the first stamp in it)
What was cool about the Memorial: The sarcophagi, which you come within just a few feet from. The building and grounds the comprise the Memorial are amazing. And, being on the upper cliffs of Riverside Park, the site offers an amazing view overlooking the river. It would be perfect for a picnic on a nice day. On a rainy or cold day, you might want to head over to Dinosaur BBQ, which is only a couple of blocks away.
(Picture is a little dark, but that's because of the lighting inside)
What I could have done without: It's actually hard for me to find something I didn't enjoy. I'm even planning on coming back in April for the special events around Grant's birthday.
Need more info? Here's their website: www.nps.gov/gegr/index.htm 
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