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Statue of Liberty
Colossal neoclassical sculpture gifted by France in 1886, standing as a universal symbol of freedom and democracy.
8 km · about 15 min drive
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Fort Hamilton
New York, United States · North America
About Fort Hamilton
Fort Hamilton works well as a base: 5 minutes from Borough Park, 8km from Statue of Liberty.
Fort Hamilton is in New York, United States, with about 29,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Borough Park, about 4 km away.
Fort Hamilton is a United States Army installation in the southwestern corner of the New York City borough of Brooklyn, surrounded by the communities of Bay Ridge and Dyker Heights. It is one of several posts that are part of the region which is headquartered by the Military District of Washington. Its mission is toRead more
provide the New York metropolitan area with military installation support for the Army National Guard and the United States Army Reserve. The original fort was completed in 1831, with major additions made in the 1870s and 1900s. About half of the original fort defenses remains.
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What is there to see near Fort Hamilton?
Within an hour or so of Fort Hamilton: Statue of Liberty (8 km), 9/11 Memorial & Museum (10 km), Brooklyn Bridge (10 km), One World Trade Center (11 km).
Are there any good drives near Fort Hamilton?
The nearest famous roads are Hawk's Nest (Route 97).
Where is Fort Hamilton?
Fort Hamilton is in New York, United States, about 4 km from Borough Park.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 28,966
- Continent
- North America
- Country
- United States
- Region
- New York
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- Coordinates
- 40.6187, -74.0332
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in United States
AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.
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Worth the detour from Fort Hamilton
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
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9/11 Memorial & Museum
Tribute at the World Trade Center site featuring twin reflecting pools set in the footprints of the original towers.
10 km · about 20 min drive
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Brooklyn Bridge
Landmark 1883 hybrid cable-stayed suspension bridge connecting Manhattan and Brooklyn over the East River.
10 km · about 20 min drive
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One World Trade Center
Tallest building in the Western Hemisphere at 541 metres, rising from the site of the original World Trade Center.
11 km · about 20 min drive
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Katz's Delicatessen
Lower East Side deli open since 1888, hand-carving some 15,000 pounds of pastrami a week under fluorescent light and salami-strung ceilings. You take a paper ticket at the door and guard it.
12 km · about 25 min drive
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Moto Coffee Machine
A New York motorcycle-themed specialty coffee spot where two-wheeled culture meets the city's cafe scene.
13 km · about 25 min drive
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Empire State Building
Legendary 102-storey Art Deco skyscraper that defined the New York City skyline when completed in 1931.
15 km · about 30 min drive
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Times Square
Dazzling commercial intersection in Midtown Manhattan known for its giant digital billboards and New Year's Eve ball drop.
16 km · about 20 min drive
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