The Top 20 Natural Monuments in New York
New York’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 20
beautiful natural monuments in New York. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
beautiful natural monuments in New York. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
Last updated: October 1, 2025
September 11, 2001 was a beautiful late summer day in New York – until at 08:46 a plane flew into the north tower of the World Trade Center.
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In between, make an excursion to Chelsea Market.
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Central Park is a city park in central Manhattan in New York City. It was established in 1859 as a landscaped park and completed in 1873. This green lung is visited by more than 500,000 people on some days. Wikipedia
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An artificial island standing on 132 tulip-shaped pillars. Many paths and a number of trees invite you to stroll and linger, and various artists often perform in the amphitheater. Admission …
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Jones Beach at Jones Beach State Park is home to 6.5 miles of beautiful white-sand beach on the Atlantic Ocean on the south shore of Long Island. Although many of …
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Orenda Spring is an incredible mineral spring located on the northern end of Saratoga Spa State park. The high concentration of minerals in the water created a massive, hard tufa …
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The Geyser Island Spouter is one of the best known and memorable features in Saratoga Springs State Park. This spouter (which is caused by natural carbonation in the water) is …
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Admission to the Statue of Liberty National Monument is free. However, all visitors must pay to use the ferries, as private ships and boats are not permitted to dock on …
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The trail leads right through the beautiful gorge of Glen Creek. You hike along the steep walls of the gorge and can enjoy the full scenery of this place.
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The Ridgewood Reservoir is a decommissioned 19th century reservoir and freshwater wetland. After being shut down and abandoned in the 20th century, the reservoir naturally became a lush freshwater wetland …
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