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8 places
One day in Washington Heights: coffee, Fort Tryon Park and The Cloisters, ramen, the High Bridge, and a Dominican dinner across from the United Palace.
Updated October 28, 2026
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10 places
Revolutionary War history, the High Bridge, a landmarked theater, the Malcolm X memorial, and a baseball-themed pub: history in Washington Heights.
Updated October 28, 2026
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9 places
A local's shortlist for Hudson Heights: Fort Tryon Park, The Cloisters, coffee, ramen, a pub, and a bookshop along W 181st and W 187th Streets.
Updated October 28, 2026
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6 places
A sweet-tooth guide to Washington Heights: carrot cake on Broadway, Southern biscuits and custom cakes on W 187th St, and Colombian pastries.
Updated October 28, 2026
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5 places
Where to drink in Washington Heights: neighborhood pubs, tapas and wine bars, a hotel bar, and cocktail rooms, with notes on happy hours and late hours.
Updated October 28, 2026
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4 places
Where to brunch in Washington Heights: pancakes and Sunday jazz at a pub, table-service brunch on W 181st St, Southern biscuits, and a hotel restaurant.
Updated October 28, 2026
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4 places
The best coffee shops in Washington Heights, from Ethiopian-sourced espresso on Pinehurst Ave to Colombian coffee and an all-day cafe on W 181st St.
Updated October 28, 2026
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5 places
Where to eat Dominican food in Washington Heights: rotisserie chicken, mofongo, breakfast mangú, and a Cuban-Dominican diner open around the clock.
Updated October 28, 2026
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5 places
Where to eat late in Washington Heights: an all-night Cuban-Dominican diner, tacos until 2am, a late pub, and big mofongo plates.
Updated October 28, 2026
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6 places
The best parks and viewpoints in Washington Heights, from Fort Tryon Park and the High Bridge to J. Hood Wright Park's view of the George Washington Bridge.
Updated October 28, 2026
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6 places
Family outings in Washington Heights: bridge-themed and adventure playgrounds, hilltop parks, a children's bookshop, and a lighthouse from a picture book.
Updated October 28, 2026
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6 places
The best things to do in Washington Heights: medieval art at The Cloisters, hilltop parks, the High Bridge, a landmark theater, and a Malcolm X memorial.
Updated October 28, 2026
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