Category
Landmarks
Parks, museums, and places worth the walk.
21 places
Beyond My Ken (opens in a new tab)CC BY-SA 4.0 (opens in a new tab) LandmarkJumel Terrace & Edgecombe Ave
555 Edgecombe Avenue
A landmark for Harlem Renaissance and jazz-era history; it is a private apartment building, so see it from the sidewalk.
Edgecombe Ave at W 160th StJumel Terrace & Edgecombe Ave
Kidfly182 (opens in a new tab)CC BY 4.0 (opens in a new tab) Bennett Park
A small, historic park worth a few minutes for the fort outline and the schist outcrop; it is a pause, not a day out.
Fort Washington Ave, W 183rd St & Pinehurst AveHudson Heights
Beyond My Ken (opens in a new tab)CC BY-SA 4.0 (opens in a new tab) Fort Tryon Park
The neighborhood's best long walk, with river views and gardens; plan your visit around the gardens' seasons and the park's hills.
Fort Washington Ave & W 190th StHudson Heights
Beyond My Ken (opens in a new tab)CC BY-SA 4.0 (opens in a new tab) Fort Washington Avenue Armory
An important building and an athletics hub; visiting is mostly through events, so check the schedule.
Mon–Fri 9am–7pm; weekends for events only (subject to event schedule)
Fort Washington Ave between W 168th & W 169th Sts
Beyond My Ken (opens in a new tab)Public domain Fort Washington Library
A handsome working library with a long local history; check NYPL for hours and programs.
W 179th St near Audubon Ave
RoySmith (opens in a new tab)CC BY-SA 4.0 (opens in a new tab) LandmarkHighbridge Park & Coogan's Bluff
Highbridge Park
Wild and mostly overlooked: good for river views and the High Bridge, though the wooded stretches are steep.
Edgecombe Ave & Amsterdam AveHighbridge Park & Coogan's Bluff
Beyond My Ken (opens in a new tab)CC BY-SA 4.0 (opens in a new tab) LandmarkHighbridge Park & Coogan's Bluff
Highbridge Park Playgrounds
A string of kid-friendly playgrounds along the park; see NYC Parks for each one's details.
Edgecombe Ave & W 164th St; W 167th St; W 172nd St; W 180th StHighbridge Park & Coogan's Bluff
Jim.henderson (opens in a new tab)CC BY 4.0 (opens in a new tab) LandmarkHighbridge Park & Coogan's Bluff
Highbridge Recreation Center & Pool
A well-used city rec center in Highbridge Park; check NYC Parks for hours, pool season and temporary closures.
Amsterdam Ave at W 173rd StHighbridge Park & Coogan's Bluff
Jsobel123 (opens in a new tab)CC BY-SA 4.0 (opens in a new tab) LandmarkHighbridge Park & Coogan's Bluff
Highbridge Water Tower
A distinctive hilltop landmark to see from the park or the bridge; do not count on going inside until NYC Parks confirms access.
Amsterdam Ave & W 172nd St (park entrance)Highbridge Park & Coogan's Bluff
Edgar Alfonseca (opens in a new tab)CC BY-SA 4.0 (opens in a new tab) Hispanic Society Museum & Library
One of the city's under-visited great collections, free with a ticket; only open four days a week.
Museum Thu–Sun 12–5pm; library Thu–Sat 12–3:30pm (researchers by appointment)
W 155th St at Broadway (Audubon Terrace)
Clyde Charles Brown (opens in a new tab)CC BY-SA 4.0 (opens in a new tab) J. Hood Wright Park
A practical neighborhood park with a good river overlook and a playground families like; less grand than Fort Tryon, more used day to day.
W 173rd to W 176th St, Haven Ave to Fort Washington AveHudson Heights
Billie Grace Ward (opens in a new tab)CC BY 2.0 (opens in a new tab) Little Red Lighthouse
A charming riverside stop for the walk or bike ride below the bridge, but go for the setting, since interior access is limited.
Hudson River Greenway at the George Washington BridgeHudson Heights
ajay_suresh (opens in a new tab)CC BY 2.0 (opens in a new tab) Malcolm X & Dr. Betty Shabazz Memorial and Educational Center
A serious, moving history site; go with time to read, and buy tickets ahead because advance purchase is required.
Tue–Fri 10am–6pm (advance purchase required)
Broadway & W 165th StAudubon / W 165th St
Beyond My Ken (opens in a new tab)CC BY-SA 4.0 (opens in a new tab) LandmarkJumel Terrace & Edgecombe Ave
Morris-Jumel Mansion
Worth seeing for the history and the hilltop; the house is closed for roof replacement as of Oct 28, 2026, but the park and Saturday walks go on.
Mansion closed (roof work); Roger Morris Park daily 10am–5pm
Jumel Terrace between W 160th & W 162nd StsJumel Terrace & Edgecombe Ave
Beyond My Ken (opens in a new tab)CC BY-SA 4.0 (opens in a new tab) Mother Cabrini Shrine
A peaceful, free place to learn about Mother Cabrini; confirm Mass times and holiday hours with the shrine.
Tue–Fri 10am–5pm; Sat–Sun 9am–5pm; closed Mon & major holidays
Fort Washington Ave at W 190th StHudson Heights
NevinThompson (opens in a new tab)CC BY-SA 4.0 (opens in a new tab) LandmarkBroadway at 175th St (United Palace)
Plaza de las Americas
A rare car-free civic space for a sit-down or a market stop beside the United Palace; programming varies, so check before a special trip.
Broadway & Wadsworth AveBroadway at 175th St (United Palace)
Jim.henderson (opens in a new tab)CC0 (opens in a new tab) LandmarkJumel Terrace & Edgecombe Ave
Sylvan Terrace
A short, storybook block that is free to walk; the houses are private homes, so look from the street.
Between St. Nicholas Ave & Jumel TerraceJumel Terrace & Edgecombe Ave
Jim.henderson (opens in a new tab)Public domain LandmarkHighbridge Park & Coogan's Bluff
The High Bridge
A free, scenic crossing with real history, best on a clear day; hours are posted by NYC Parks, so check before a late walk.
Daily 7am–10pm per NYC Parks; earlier seasonal closing has been reported
Entrance at W 172nd St & Amsterdam AveHighbridge Park & Coogan's Bluff
GK tramrunner RU (opens in a new tab)CC BY-SA 4.0 (opens in a new tab) The Met Cloisters
A destination museum in a park setting, best for people who like medieval art and architecture, and worth planning around its Wednesday closure.
Sun–Tue and Thu–Sat 10am–5pm; closed Wed
Fort Tryon Park, near Margaret Corbin CircleHudson Heights
Beyond My Ken (opens in a new tab)Public domain LandmarkBroadway at 175th St (United Palace)
United Palace
One of Washington Heights' great buildings; the best way to see inside is a ticketed event or tour, so check the calendar first.
Broadway & W 175th StBroadway at 175th St (United Palace)
Beyond My Ken (opens in a new tab)CC BY-SA 4.0 (opens in a new tab) Zysman Hall (Yeshiva University Main Building)
A one-of-a-kind building to see from the street; it's an active school, so interior access depends on events.
Amsterdam Ave at W 186th StFort George