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National Historic Site · New York

Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site

National Historic Site in New York. No entrance fee.

By The Green Adventures · Updated · How we check

TypeNational Historic Site
StateNew York
Entrance feeNo entrance fee
CampgroundsNone
Nearest national parkShenandoah (278 mi)
Closest airportLGA (7 mi)

Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site is a national historic site run by the National Park Service in New York.

In the park service’s words

This is the boyhood home of the first U.S. president to be born in New York City. Raised in a townhouse at 28 E. 20th St., Theodore Roosevelt would grow up to be our 26th President and become immortalized on Mount Rushmore. However, he started life as a sickly yet bright boy who exercised to improve his health and began a lifelong passion for the "strenuous life."

From the National Park Service (public domain).

Fees and hours

Entrance fee: No entrance fee.

Hours: Mon unknown; Tue unknown; Wed 10:00AM - 4:00PM; Thu 10:00AM - 4:00PM; Fri 10:00AM - 4:00PM; Sat 10:00AM - 4:00PM; Sun 10:00AM - 4:00PM. Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site is open Wednesday through Sunday. The park is open on federal holidays except for the following: Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day & New Year's Day.

Getting there

Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site is located in Manhattan at 28 East 20th Street, between Park Avenue South and Broadway.

Airport City Drive to the park Straight-line miles Type
LaGuardia Airport (LGA) New York, NY No road route 7 Large hub
Teterboro Airport (TEB) Teterboro, NJ No road route 9 Regional
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) Newark, NJ No road route 10 Large hub

Drive times run from the airport to Zion Canyon Visitor Center, estimated with OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap roads at normal speeds; allow extra for traffic, stops and construction.

Miles are straight-line distances.

Visitor centers

  • [Visitor Center](): Mon Closed; Tue Closed; Wed 10:00AM - 4:00PM; Thu 10:00AM - 4:00PM; Fri 10:00AM - 4:00PM; Sat 10:00AM - 4:00PM; Sun 10:00AM - 4:00PM

Weather

Spring: Temperatures range from 30F-70F. Mostly sunny, Rainfall average: 3 inches. Summer: Temperatures range from 60F-80F. Mostly sunny. Rainfall average: 4.5 inches. Fall: Temperatures range from 30F-70F. Mostly sunny. Rainfall averages 3-4 inches. Some snow might occur. Winter: Temperatures range from 20F-40F. Snowfall averages 12 days (December-February).

From the National Park Service (public domain).

Know before you go

Drones are banned at almost every park site, and you may not take rocks, plants or artifacts. Pets must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet where they are allowed. Bring no firewood from home.

Nearby

The nearest national park is Shenandoah, about 278 miles away in a straight line.

Sources

Last checked 1 November 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Is there an entrance fee at Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site?

No entrance fee.

Where is Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site?

In New York. The closest airport with scheduled flights is LaGuardia Airport, about 7 miles away.

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