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Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site

28 East 20th Street, between Broadway and Park Avenue South, New York City, NY 14202
Ranked #263 of 707 attractions in New York City
4.0 of 5 stars 7 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites, Monuments/ Statues, History Museums
Owner description: The boyhood home (1858-1872) of the only United States President born in New York City. The site includes galleries and 1865 period rooms that relate...... more » Owner description: The boyhood home (1858-1872) of the only United States President born in New York City. The site includes galleries and 1865 period rooms that relate the story of young Teddy Roosevelt, his ranch days, presidency and exploration period. « less
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San Francisco, California
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53 reviews 53 reviews
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36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 1, 2012

We made the rounds of history on our trip, and the 30 minute tour at "Teddy's" birthplace was VERY worth it. The brownstone isn't so spectacular, but the guided tour (docent) was super cool. You learn about some Roosevelt, NYC, Victorian, Political, and a few other bits of history...very worth the time and the (free) visit. National Parks/Memorials/Sites ROCK! More

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Southport, North Carolina
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20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 29, 2011
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Very informational tour. The home has several items owned by the Roosevelts and TR himself, quite possibly this country's best president ever! More

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Waldbronn, Germany
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 25, 2011
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I found this free tour to be amazing. The group was small, so it made touring the rooms easy. The guide was exceptionally well informed. I knew little about Theodore Roosevelt prior to the tour. After taking the tour I read the two biographies about this great man. A wonderful experience and museum. More

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USA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 2, 2011
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A must see and usually overlooked piece of American history in the middle of Manhattan. One man visiting the home with us said he had passed it by for years on his way to work and never realized it was Teddy Roosevelt's birthplace and the place where he spent his childhood. It is marked with a small unpretentious plaque on... More

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Saint Paul, Minnesota
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2011
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Located in a nondescript house on 20th St. between Park Ave. S and Broadway, the entrance to TR's Birthplace is below street level and you have to keep your eyes peeled so you don't walk past it. Tours are free and begin on the hour; I arrived 30 minutes early and spent the time looking at the fairly witty political... More

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Saint Pete Beach, Florida
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 7, 2011
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Tours are on the hour and last about the hour. The volunteer guide was very good and knowledgeable about "Teedie" the Roosevelts dutch society in New York and the era in general. It was neat to walk through a New York City Brownstone which is actually modeled after Amsterdam canal house. Left with a good understanding of his childhood, and... More

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New Jersey
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 1, 2011
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The National Park Service maintains this home in Midtown and provides a fascinating historical narrative in 30 minute tours given on the hour. As usual, park rangers possess seemingly unlimited depth of knowledge that, in this case, helps visitors understand the begininngs of President Roosevelt's interest in conservation and the formation of the American Museum of Natural History. More

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