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Woodlawn Cemetery

This 400-acre (160-ha) cemetery opened in 1863 and is one of the largest cemeteries in the city. The final resting place of over 300,000, some of its more famous residents included Joseph Pulitzer, Herman Melville, David Farragut, Duke Ellington, and Frank Woolworth. Call for tour times, and a permit is required for photography.

Address: Webster Ave & E 233rd St
Getting there: Metro-North to Woodlawn or train to 233rd St for Bx31 bus
Website: thewoodlawncemetery.org (opens in a new tab)

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