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The Bell House

The Bell House

1.74km from Green-Wood Cemetery

The Bell House, located in Metcalfe County, Kentucky, stands as a historic landmark steeped in the region's rich heritage and architectural charm., this elegant mansion is a testament to the craftsmanship and grandeur of its era.

Old Stone House of Brooklyn

Old Stone House of Brooklyn

1.85km from Green-Wood Cemetery

The Old Stone House is a house located in the Park Slope neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York City. The Old Stone House was the clubhouse of the Brooklyn Superbas, who later became the Brooklyn Dodgers. The house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2012.

Prospect Park

Prospect Park

2.13km from Green-Wood Cemetery

With an area of 526 acres (213 ha),[5] Prospect Park is the second-largest public park in Brooklyn. Main attractions of the park include the 90-acre (36 ha) Long Meadow; the Picnic House; Litchfield Villa; Prospect Park Zoo; the Boathouse; Concert Grove; Brooklyn's only lake, covering 60 acres (24 ha); and the Prospect Park Bandshell that hosts free outdoor concerts in the summertime. The park also has sports facilities.

Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Arch

Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Arch

2.64km from Green-Wood Cemetery

The Soldiers' and Sailors' Arch is a triumphal arch at Grand Army Plaza in Brooklyn. Built from 1889 to 1892, the arch is dedicated "To the Defenders of the Union, 1861–1865"

Prospect Park Zoo

Prospect Park Zoo

2.64km from Green-Wood Cemetery

A huge zoo which houses 864 animals representing about 176 species which was operated by the Wildlife Conservation Society. The zoo is located in a serene surrounding and a lot of tourists visits this zoo every day.

Lefferts Historic House

Lefferts Historic House

2.65km from Green-Wood Cemetery

This is a historic house located within Prospect Park in Brooklyn. It is the former home of Continental Army Lieutenant Pieter Lefferts built circa 1783. It currently operates as a museum of family life in Brooklyn in the 19th century. The museum is part of the Historic House Trust,

Brooklyn Museum

Brooklyn Museum

2.96km from Green-Wood Cemetery

At 560,000 square feet (52,000 m2), the museum is New York City's third largest in physical size and holds an art collection with roughly 1.5 million works. At 560,000 square feet (52,000 m2), the museum is New York City's third largest in physical size and holds an art collection with roughly 1.5 million works.

Brooklyn Botanic Garden

Brooklyn Botanic Garden

2.96km from Green-Wood Cemetery

The 52-acre (21 ha) garden holds over 14,000 taxa of plants and has nearly a million visitors each year. It includes a number of specialty "gardens within the Garden", plant collections, the Steinhardt Conservatory that houses the C. V. Starr Bonsai Museum, three climate-themed plant pavilions, a white cast-iron-and-glass aquatic plant house, and an art gallery.

New York Transit Museum

New York Transit Museum

3.63km from Green-Wood Cemetery

The New York Transit Museum, located in Brooklyn, New York, is a captivating cultural institution dedicated to preserving the history and heritage of public transportation in the city. Displays historical artifacts of the New York City Subway, bus, and commuter rail systems in the greater New York City metropolitan region. The main museum is located in the decommissioned Court Street subway station.

Fort Greene Park

Fort Greene Park

4.05km from Green-Wood Cemetery

This is a city park which was located in Fort Greene in Brooklyn county. The park is named after the fort which was formerly located here. The park includes part of the high ground where the Continental Army built fortifications prior to the Battle of Long Island, during the early days of the American Revolutionary War.

Brooklyn Historical Society

Brooklyn Historical Society

4.1km from Green-Wood Cemetery

Founded in 1863, is a museum, library, and educational center preserving and encouraging the study of Brooklyn's 400-year history. The Brooklyn Historical Society houses materials relating to the history of Brooklyn and its people, and hosts exhibitions which draw over 9,000 members a year.

Brooklyn Heights Historic District

Brooklyn Heights Historic District

4.22km from Green-Wood Cemetery

The Wysor Heights Historic District in Muncie, Indiana, is a recognized neighborhood esteemed for its architectural heritage and historical importance. It encompasses a collection of homes and buildings primarily constructed during the early to mid-20th century, featuring a variety of architectural styles such as Colonial Revival, Tudor Revival, Craftsman, and Prairie School.

Cadman Plaza Park

Cadman Plaza Park

4.42km from Green-Wood Cemetery

Cadman Plaza Park is a 10.4-acre public park in Brooklyn. The park is bordered by Cadman Plaza West, Cadman Plaza East, and the Brooklyn Bridge. The park was significantly expanded and redeveloped in 1939, on land reclaimed by condemnation in 1935. The park is also home to the Brooklyn War Memorial, which commemorates the soldiers who fought in World War II.

Jewish Children's Museum

Jewish Children's Museum

4.56km from Green-Wood Cemetery

The Jewish Children's Museum is the largest Jewish-themed children's museum in the United States. It aims for children of all faiths and backgrounds to gain a positive perspective and awareness of the Jewish heritage, fostering tolerance and understanding. The permanent collection features exhibits designed to be both educational and entertaining to children, often employing interactive multimedia.

Brooklyn Bridge Park

Brooklyn Bridge Park

4.63km from Green-Wood Cemetery

85-acre (34 ha) park located on a 1.3-mile (2.1 km) plot of land. From north to south, the pier includes the preexisting Empire–Fulton Ferry and Main Street Parks; the historic Fulton Ferry Landing; and Piers 1–6, which contain various playgrounds and residential developments.

Brooklyn Bridge

Brooklyn Bridge

5.35km from Green-Wood Cemetery

This is a hybrid cable-stayed suspension bridge which was located in the Newyork city spanning the East River between the boroughs of Manhattan and Brooklyn. It was also the longest suspension bridge in the world at the time, with a main span of 1,595.5 feet.

Battery Park

Battery Park

5.4km from Green-Wood Cemetery

This is a public park which has an area of 25 acre located at the southern tip of Manhattan Island. The park contains attractions such as an old fort named Castle Clinton; multiple monuments; and the SeaGlass Carousel. The park and surrounding area is named for the artillery batteries that were built in the late 17th century to protect the settlement behind them.

Castle Clinton National Monument

Castle Clinton National Monument

5.41km from Green-Wood Cemetery

Castle Clinton or Fort Clinton, previously known as Castle Garden, is a circular sandstone fort now located in Battery Park, in Manhattan built from 1808 to 1811, it was the first U.S. immigration station, it has also functioned as a beer garden, exhibition hall, theater, and public aquarium. Castle Clinton National Monument was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.

Statue of Liberty National Monument

Statue of Liberty National Monument

5.49km from Green-Wood Cemetery

The Statue of Liberty is a colossal neoclassical sculpture on Liberty Island in New York Harbor in New York, in the United States. The statue is a figure of Libertas, a robed Roman liberty goddess. The copper statue, a gift from the people of France to the people of the United States, was designed by French sculptor Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi.

Charging Bull

Charging Bull

5.54km from Green-Wood Cemetery

Sometimes referred to as the Wall Street Bull or the Bowling Green Bull, is a bronze sculpture that stands on Broadway just north of Bowling Green in the Financial District of Manhattan, New York City. Charging Bull is a popular tourist destination that draws thousands of people a day, symbolizing Wall Street and the Financial District.

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Green-Wood Cemetery

Green-Wood Cemetery

500 25th St, Brooklyn, NY 11232, USA

This is a 478-acre cemetery in the western portion of Brooklyn, located between South Slope/Greenwood Heights, Park Slope. This Cemetery was so popular that it inspired a competition to design Central Park in Manhattan, as well as Prospect Park nearby.