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National Historic Site · New York

Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site

National Historic Site in New York. No entrance fee.

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TypeNational Historic Site
StateNew York
Entrance feeNo entrance fee
CampgroundsNone
Nearest national parkCuyahoga Valley (179 mi)
Closest airportBUF (8 mi)

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

In the park service’s words

As president, Theodore Roosevelt created protections for ordinary citizens, began regulation of big business, and made the US a major force in international affairs. Yet one of the most important presidencies in America's history nearly didn't happen. See the place where a brief, emotional, and improvised ceremony in Buffalo, NY brought TR into office, and forever altered the nation.

From the National Park Service (public domain).

Fees and hours

Entrance fee: No entrance fee.

Hours: Mon 9:30AM - 3:30PM; Tue 9:30AM - 3:30PM; Wed 9:30AM - 3:30PM; Thu 9:30AM - 3:30PM; Fri 9:30AM - 3:30PM; Sat 11:30AM - 3:30PM; Sun 11:30AM - 3:30PM. Museum visit is by guided tour only. Tours begin every hour at the bottom of the hour, starting at 9:30 a.m. on weekdays and at 12:30 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. The last tour begins at 3:30 p.m. every day. RESERVATIONS ARE STRONGLY RECOMMENDED. To make reservations, visit TRSite.org. Walk-ins will be accommodated only as space permits. Closed on New Year's Eve, New Year's Day, Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Getting there

The TR Inaugural Site is located on the north edge of downtown Buffalo on Delaware Avenue, between Allen and North Streets. Free parking is available to the rear. For details, see http://www.nps.gov/thri/planyourvisit/directions.htm

Airport City Drive to the park Straight-line miles Type
Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) Buffalo, NY No road route 8 Large hub
Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG) Niagara Falls, NY No road route 15 Regional
Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) Rochester, NY No road route 62 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.

Weather

Summer tends to be mild but humid. Fall moderate temperatures. Winters can have prolonged cold spells and be snowy, with occasional periods of intense snow. Spring mild and rainy.

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 Cuyahoga Valley, about 179 miles away in a straight line.

Sources

Last checked 1 November 2026.

Frequently asked questions

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

No entrance fee.

Where is Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site?

In New York. The closest airport with scheduled flights is Buffalo Niagara International Airport, about 8 miles away.

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