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Things to do in Ulysses S Grant

The National Park Service lists 18 things to do at Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site. 18 have no extra fee, 16 need no reservation, and 6 allow pets. Each listing links to the full NPS page. Data is from the NPS snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.

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All (18) Self-Guided Tours - Walking (6)Guided Tours (4)Museum Exhibits (2)Park Film (2)Hands-On (1)Junior Ranger Program (1)Arts and Culture (1)Shopping (1)

Check Out the Park Museum

The park museum is housed in a historic horse stable designed by Ulysses S. Grant and completed in 1872. This space is self-guided and there's no wrong way to explore the fascinating content with the museum's six permanent exhibits.

20-30 Minutes Year-round

Museum Exhibits

Do the Junior Ranger Program

The Junior Ranger program helps kids get involved and learn more about Ulysses S. Grant's life and times. Anyone can become a Junior Ranger by completing activities during a park visit.

60-90 Minutes Year-round

Junior Ranger Program

A collection of trees in the fall with a mix of red colors surround a green two-story frame house.
Photo: NPS

Historic Tree Tour

Numerous trees of historic and natural significance are on the park grounds today. Explore six of these trees by taking a self-guided tour of the park grounds.

10-30 Minutes Year-round Pets allowed

Self-Guided Tours - Walking

Moving Through History

Join a Park Ranger for a three-mile jog to see the original location of Hardscrabble, a log cabin built by Ulysses S. Grant in the 1850s while he lived in St. Louis.

90 Minutes Spring, Summer, Fall Reservation required

Guided Tours

Stop By The Visitor Center

Start your experience at the Visitor Center. Park Staff and volunteers will be located at the front desk to greet you and answer questions. Allow yourself at least a few minutes to become oriented to the park operation.

5-15 Minutes Year-round

Shopping

Visit the White Haven Home

The historic White Haven estate is more than 200 years old and the home where Ulysses and Julia Grant fell in love. The house is open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

20-30 Minutes Year-round

Guided Tours

Watch the Orientation Film

A 22-minute orientation film provides insights into Ulysses S. Grant's military service during the American Civil War and his two terms as President of the United States.

22 Minutes Year-round

Park Film

Before you go

Check current alerts and closures, entrance fees and operating hours for Ulysses S Grant. Programs and tours can change with the season or be cancelled on short notice — confirm on the NPS page before you plan around one.

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