Gracie Mansion
Imagine that you are walking through New York and you are just so overwhelmed that you don’t know what to do with yourself. You see so many new and exciting things that you just want to experience them all. You don’t have much time on your vacation so you have to make the most of it. As you are walking along with your family, you notice a building up ahead. It looks like a gorgeous place and all you want to do is get a closer look at it. You walk towards it and seem to be getting closer and closer and you notice its beauty first. As you are standing in front of it, you see a sign that says it’s the “Gracie Mansion”. You have heard that this is the residence of the Mayor of New York City. It can be found on 88th St. and East End Avenue in Manhattan, NY. You are so excited that you got to visit Gracie Mansion on your New York trip that you are going to go home and tell all of your friends about it. The Gracie Mansion is a lovely place to visit and it is a great place for photo opportunities.
The name tells it all
Gracie Mansion was built all the way back in 1799 and is located in Carl Shurtz Park. The mansion has a wonderful view overlooking Hell Gate. The reason it is called Gracie Mansion is because the architect of the building was named Archibald Gracie. Gracie did such an amazing job on the place that it was only fitting it be named after him. The style of architecture he used is a federal style and it is truly worth a look. Grab the family and climb into your minivan rentalor large SUV rental from Prestige Car Rental to check out the mayor's incredible house. You won’t be disappointed when you visit Gracie Mansion!
The Wagner Wing of Gracie Mansion
After Gracie Mansion was built in 1799, a new west wing called the Wagner Wing was added many years later. In 1966, the Wagner Wing was introduced under the direction of first lady Susan Wagner. A few years after this new production, the building was again restored. This time it was taken over by the Gracie Mansion Conservancy in 1981-1984 and then again in 2002. Gracie Mansion only has two stories, but it is large enough for the people living in it. Make it a point to visit Gracie Mansion or to drive by it in your luxury car rental or other vehicle rental so you can see this beautiful historic site.
Visit Gracie Mansion
If you would like to visit Gracie Mansion and actually be able to look inside of it, perhaps you would be interested in taking a tour. Tours are available every Wednesday at 10am, 11am, 1pm and 2pm. The cost for the tour is $7 for adults, $4 for seniors and free for students. You can also get a group of people together and go on a group tour for a discount. So don’t forget to come to Gracie Mansion on your next trip to NYC!
