It’s the Presidents Day Holiday, which puts us in mind of Presidential sites in NYC. Immerse yourse

Federal Hall 26 Wall Street

The site where George Washington took the oath of office on April 30, 1789 . Today it is a museum and memorial dedicated to our first President. It is run by the National Parks Service and is free during its operating hours, Monday-Friday.

After your visit to Federal Hall you may want to stop by Fraunces Tavern, located at 54 Pearl Street. One of the oldest buildings in NYC, this tavern hosted meetings of many of the early patriots, including George Washington. It was also the site of Washington’s farewell to his officers in December, 1783. In addition to its cozy pub and lovely dining rooms, it also houses the Fraunces Tavern Museum.

Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace 28 East 20th Street

Theodore Roosevelt was the only U.S. President born in NYC and his birthplace is preserved as a National Museum. It is currently closed for extensive renovations (scheduled to reopen late Summer, 2016) but you can take it in from the outside and get a sense of TR’s earliest days.

And stop by the Old Town Bar at 45 East 18th Street. Two blocks from TR’s birthplace, the Old Town Bar has been serving New Yorkers since 1892. One of the oldest bars in NYC, it maintains the old school bar feel with most of the interior fixtures original to the bar’s establishment.

Great Hall at Cooper Union 30 Cooper Square

The Great Hall of the Cooper Union was the site of then Presidential candidate Abraham Lincoln’s address in which he outlined his views on Federal power and slavery. It is hard to overstate the importance of this address as it is thought to have vaulted Lincoln’s candidacy to national prominence. You can visit the Great Hall during scheduled events.

Also visit Mc Sorley’s Old Ale House at 15 East 7th Street. This quintessential NYC bar limits your drink and menu choices to a only a few (excellent) items but don’t let this dissuade you. This spot is worth the experience.

Four Freedoms Park Southern tip of Roosevelt Island

The Four Freedoms Park was opened in 2012 and commemorates the Four Freedoms, outlined in FDR’s State of the Union address in 1941. Located on Roosevelt Island, this site requires a bit of an effort to visit. To get to Roosevelt Island you can take the subway or the Roosevelt Island Tram.

After you arrive back from your tram ride you can stop by P.J. Clarke’s, located at Third Avenue and 55th Street, (less than half a mile from Tramway Plaza, the Roosevelt Island tram stop on Manhattan

Island). Another of the great old time NYC bars, P.J .Clarke’s has been around since 1912 and has stood witness to a complete transformation of its surrounding neighborhood. Packed with history and a combination of regulars and first timers, Clarkes is must visit when in NYC.

Grant's Tomb in Riverside Park

The General Grant National Memorial is open Wednesday through Sunday. Built to honor General Ulysses S.. Grant for his service during the Civil War and the Presidency, Grant’s tomb was dedicated on April 27, 1897 and remains North America’s largest mausoleum.

And stop by Dinosaur BBQ, located at 700 West 125th Street. Not much of an historical tie in, just really good barbeque. You could also try Tom’s Restaurant at 2880 Broadway between 113th & 112th Streets – better known as the site of the diner on Seinfeld.