Grant Cottage State Historic Site
The mountain cottage where President Ulysses S. Grant, the 18th U.S. president, finished his memoirs and died; the interior is kept as it was in 1885.
Grant Cottage sits on Mount McGregor, about 15 km north of the city. In 1885, Ulysses S. Grant, the 18th president of the United States, died of throat cancer here after completing his famous memoirs. The cottage preserves the furniture, bed, and flowers from the time of his death, and guided tours are offered. Outside, an observation deck overlooks the Hudson River Valley. Tours cost about $8, and the site is seasonal, generally open Wednesday through Sunday from late May to Labor Day, and on weekends in September and October. Allow about 1 hour for a visit.
Opening hours
Seasonal; Wed–Sun 10:00 am–4:00 pm
Nearby sights
- Moreau Lake State Park
- Tang Teaching Museum
- Broadway Historic District
- Congress Park & Canfield Casino
- National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame
- Saratoga Race Course
- Yaddo Gardens
- National Museum of Dance and Hall of Fame