5.0Green-Wood cemetery(1.065 reviews) - Take the Fascinating Tour! Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Cemeteries
The history of this cemetery makes it a fascinating place and the best way to learn about the history is by taking a guided tour on the trolley. I don't recall the name of our guide but he was a self-described taphophile (cemetery enthusiast) who works at Green-wood. He was outstanding! He clearly has plenty of knowledge of cemeteries (especially Green-wood), is a great presenter, and is very enthusiastic which makes even the most obscure information interesting. Famous "residents" of the cemetery as well as famous and unique features (such as pyramids and obelisks) and zinc grave stones were highlighted. Highly recommended!See more..
4.5Sleepy Hollow Cemetery(570 reviews) - A Must Stop Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Cemeteries • Educational sites
5.0Forest Lawn(509 reviews) - Christmas Show - It WAS A Wonderful Life Wednesday: 8:00 PM - 7:00 PM Cemeteries
As one of the first rural cemeteries in the United States, Forest Lawn – located in Buffalo, NY – is at the heart of Western New York’s cultural tourism renaissance. Its first interment took place in 1849; today there are more than 161,000 permanent residents in this 269-acre, non-denominational, non-sectarian, not-for-profit cemetery. Forest Lawn offers year-round guided tours on various themes and subjects, educational programming,special veteran programming and so much more. Forest Lawn is the only local full-service cemetery for traditional and cremation arrangements listed on the State and National Registries of Historic Places.See more..
4.5Mount Hope Cemetery(474 reviews) - Equal parts impressive & weird Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM Cemeteries
Mount Hope, dedicated in 1838, is America's first municipal Victorian Cemetery. Set in a picturesque landscape shaped by retreating glaciers, the cemetery contains priceless pieces of art and rare horticultural specimens. It is the final resting place of many dignified and internationally known individuals, including Susan B. Anthony and Frederick Douglass, and is on the National Park Services National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom. Mount Hope is listed in the New York State Register of Historic Places and National Register of Historic Places as part of the Mt. Hope/Highland Preservation District, featuring 83 mausoleums, soaring Egyptian obelisks, a Florentine cast-iron fountain, two stone chapels in the Gothic Revival style, a Moorish gazebo, a Victorian Gothic gatehouse, and infinitely varied tombstones marking 350,000 graves across 196 acres.See more..
Some of the characters in Irving's Legend can be found buried in this cemetery.See more..
4.5Woodlawn Cemetery(168 reviews) - Mommies Time Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Cemeteries
Occupying more than 400 acres in the Bronx, this cemetery is known for the ornate and imaginative mausoleums and monuments of some of the country's most famous industrialists and politicians. Notable individuals include Duke Ellington, Miles Davis, Celia Cruz, Irving Berlin, Herman Melville, and many more. Guide maps are available at both cemetery entrances.See more..
4.5Lake View Cemetery(135 reviews) - Nice cemetery to drive around and look for Lucy Spent < 1 hour Cemeteries
Taking in the Lucille Ball tour, we drove past her birth home and childhood home before stopping by her final resting place. If you manage to take the main entrance at Buffalo St and Lakeview Ave, you will see the red hearts that lead to her grave site making it very easy to find (not so much if you go in a different entrance). I did find it odd the website for the cemetery does not mention Lucille Ball being buried there except at the end of an article stating B.F Goodrich is buried there also and where his plot is in relation to hers. The cemetery is huge (over 45,000 graves) and has some nice grave sites if want to drive around the groundsSee more..
5.0Oakwood Cemetery(62 reviews) - Beautiful Park-like, Historic, Resting Place of Uncle Sam Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Cemeteries
My sister told me about this cemetery after seeing their website. We took a day and drove nearly 2 hours to tour it. They are very welcoming and the man in the office was more than happy to provide a guide map of the cemetery. There was a beautiful bluff overlooking the river valley as well as 2 waterfalls, lakes, and historic monuments. The stones, mausolea, roads, landscaping, and sculptures were awesome. They had a nice chapel in the middle of the cemetery which was closed but structurally impressive as well as a huge chapel and crematorium near one of the entrances. The resting place of "Uncle Sam" Wilson who provided meat to soldiers in I believe, the War of 1812 is in this cemetery. He stamped "U.S" on the crates and the soldiers said they got a shipment from "Uncle Sam" They offer tours too here and we plan to go. Check out their website. Visiting is free but the tours have a nominal cost.See more..
4.5Albany Rural Cemetery(21 reviews) - Large cemetery in the NY Capital Spent 1-2 hours Historic Walking Areas • Cemeteries • Scenic Walking Areas
I was struck by how large this cemetery is. There are some immaculate headstones and crypts throughout the acres. There were many areas that clearly haven't been maintained with excessive foliage and plant growth. However, President Arthur's grave area was freshly mowed. You can definitely be here for hours walking around.See more..
4.0Kinderhook Cemetery(17 reviews) - nice to visit Points of Interest & Landmarks • Cemeteries
nice place to visit glad I didn't have to stay. really its really cool to go to a place where a famous grave site is. go but don't stay foreverSee more..
4.5Oakwood Cemetery(17 reviews) - A wonderful historical tour! Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 8:30 PM Spent < 1 hour Cemeteries
Daredevils of Niagara Tours run by appointment from May - September. The 1 hour walking tour is available weather permitting. Price is $15 per person.See more..
4.5Oak Hill Cemetery(11 reviews) - Best Cemetery in Rockland County (Maybe New York State) Spent < 1 hour Cemeteries
I can't imagine a better Cemetery than Oak Hill Cemetery. My parents are buried there. I have a plot and monument ready for my family when the time comes. This cemetery is rich in history dating back to the early 1800's. Oak Hill Cemetery is very well maintained, and extremely scenic with beautiful views of the Hudson River and Tappan Zee Bridge. Large mausoleums line the top of the cemetery hill. A person can spend hours walking around the cemetery. It's like stepping back into history. Take a drive over and check out Oak Hill Cemetery for yourself. It is definitely work a look.See more..
3.5Elmlawn Memorial Park(7 reviews) - As it should be Spent < 1 hour Cemeteries Providing your loved ones with all of their final wishes, including - ground burials, memorials, cremation, mausoleums and special veteran's sections.See more..
My friend and I found ourselves in this cemetery to look for a geocache (we were successful). Francis Bellamy (author of the Pledge of Allegiance) is buried here. Right near the geocache we saw something I have never seen before. I will post picture.See more..
Trinity Lutheran Church was founded by the Palatine religious group in 1729. It is classic wooden church located a couple of football from the Stone Arabia Stone Church. The original wood church was burned by the Tories and Indians in 1780. The present church which is still in use was built in 1792.See more..
If you never had a chance to visit the National Cemetery in Arlington, here is an equally impressive landmark nearby. Really in a remote and peaceful area and done with respect for those that served our country. Definitely worth a visit. No dogs allowed.See more..
5.0Veteran's Memorial Park(1 review) - Veteran's Memorial Park - Wonderful Tribute to Veterans Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks • Observation Decks & Towers • Cemeteries
This is a very small memorial tagged onto the side of the cemetery here. It is a well-designed tribute to veterans from all wars. Pay a visit. Sit and ponder. Enjoy the view from the end of the little park area.See more..
Great experience- not only to see the unique headstones and burial mounds, but to hear from those who are buried there. You can scan QR codes and hear Voices From The Past- videos about the people who are there and their stories. There is even a Salem NY Witch buried there.See more..
Cemetery where 43 soldiers of the American Revolution are buried and honored.See more..
5.0Whispering Pines Pet Cemetery(1 review) - back road tresure Cemeteries I was traveling to a show at the ross Park Zoo and I noticed the Pet Cemetery. I stopped to pay respect and felt good about being a good pet owner.See more..
Holy Cross Cemetery maintains strong traditions of faith that date back to the founding of these services in the 18th century. This beautiful cemetery is one of the multiple Catholic cemetery locations that serve families in the Capital Region. The founding of the first location was just the beginning, with an expansion to offer religious and charitable services throughout the region, supported by the Roman Catholic Church. When families contact Holy Cross Cemetery, they have access to both memorialization support and burial services. This local cemetery provides the perfect balance of traditional Catholic principles with modern burial solutions. In addition to conventional ground burial plots, families also have the option to choose from other services like cremation gardens, a columbarium, niches, private mausoleums, and personal family estates. Even though burial practices have shifted over the years, the team is committed to offering a full range of services to meet the needs of each individual. When choosing Holy Cross Cemetery services, you can have confidence in knowing that the staff will keep you focused on the specific details that honor Catholic tradition. Each family has access to work with a designer for a customized permanent memorial. These products are offered in a range of prices, designs, and sizes. Granite and cast bronze are popular choices to match traditional design features. Other available burial services include grief support, family heritage lots, green burials, and pastoral care ministry. Additionally, the cemetery offers a beautiful collection of art and history in their book: “These Sacred Grounds- Celebrating 150 Years of St. Agnes Cemetery.” Holy Cross Cemetery promises quality and care when families need support. These burial and cemetery services are available in multiple locations, including Albany, Niskayuna, Delmar, Glenmont, Rotterdam, Schenectady, Troy, Colonie, Clifton Park, Watervliet, and Glenville. Purchase the memorial ...See more..
