Created in 1867 and remodeled in the 1890s, Grand Army Plaza was declared a US National Historic Landmark in 1975. Its centerpiece is the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Memorial Arch—a monumental arch honoring the Union servicemen of America’s Civil War. Other highlights include a statue of John F. Kennedy, the 35th president of the US, the art deco Bailey Fountain, and the popular Saturday Greenmarket.
Visit the plaza, one of Brooklyn's major landmarks, to feel the pulse of the borough. See it on a walking or adventure tour of Prospect Park; pedal by on a bike tour of Brooklyn’s highlights; or book a themed tour such as a Brooklyn-area scavenger hunt. You can also view the plaza on a hop-on hop-off tour—buses on select routes stop right outside.