New York's National Park Service sites preserve an incredible range of American history, culture, and natural landscapes. Rather than being centered around one traditional national park, the state's NPS sites include national monuments, historic sites, memorials, recreation areas, and other protected places stretching from New York City to communities throughout the state.
In New York City alone, National Park Service sites preserve landmarks connected to immigration, American independence, African American history, and the country's development. Beyond the city, visitors can explore presidential homes, historic estates, military sites, scenic landscapes, and places connected to some of the people and events that helped shape the United States.
Whether you're visiting an internationally recognized landmark or discovering a much smaller historic site during a road trip, New York's National Park Service destinations offer plenty of opportunities to add history and outdoor exploration to a trip through the state — and, of course, collect a few more National Parks Passport stamps along the way.
