Clint’s guidebook
Sightseeing
When Roger Morris and his wife, Mary Philipse Morris, built the northern Manhattan mansion in 1765, it was a country retreat. During the American Revolution, General Washington transformed the house into a headquarters. And afterward it was used as an inn, and then again as a rural residence. Today Morris-Jumel Mansion Museum—Manhattan's oldest (remaining) residence, and one of the nation’s foremost historic houses—strives to empower audiences to create relevant contemporary connections to the histories of the Mansion, its collections, the land, and its people, past and present.
107 locals recommend
Morris-Jumel Mansion
65 Jumel TerraceWhen Roger Morris and his wife, Mary Philipse Morris, built the northern Manhattan mansion in 1765, it was a country retreat. During the American Revolution, General Washington transformed the house into a headquarters. And afterward it was used as an inn, and then again as a rural residence. Today Morris-Jumel Mansion Museum—Manhattan's oldest (remaining) residence, and one of the nation’s foremost historic houses—strives to empower audiences to create relevant contemporary connections to the histories of the Mansion, its collections, the land, and its people, past and present.
Hidden in plain sight amidst the hustle and bustle of Washington Heights lies the tiny landmarked Jumel Terrace Historic District. The cobblestone streets are lined with dozens of picturesque 1890s rowhouses, including the oldest remaining wood-frame buildings in NYC. The history lesson continues in verdant Roger Morris Park, where you’ll find the Morris-Jumel Mansion, once home to Aaron Burr and now the oldest standing house in Manhattan. The 1765 mansion is now a museum and a must-visit for Hamilton fans: Lin-Manuel Miranda wrote two songs for the musical in Burr’s former bedroom.
Jumel Terrace
Jumel TerraceHidden in plain sight amidst the hustle and bustle of Washington Heights lies the tiny landmarked Jumel Terrace Historic District. The cobblestone streets are lined with dozens of picturesque 1890s rowhouses, including the oldest remaining wood-frame buildings in NYC. The history lesson continues in verdant Roger Morris Park, where you’ll find the Morris-Jumel Mansion, once home to Aaron Burr and now the oldest standing house in Manhattan. The 1765 mansion is now a museum and a must-visit for Hamilton fans: Lin-Manuel Miranda wrote two songs for the musical in Burr’s former bedroom.
Discover the wonders of medieval Europe through the art, architecture, and gardens found at The Met Cloisters. Enjoy unparalleled views of the Hudson River, stroll through enchanting gardens and see masterpieces of medieval sculpture, stained glass, tapestries and more. The Met presents over 5,000 years of art from every corner of the world for everyone to experience and enjoy. Beside The Met Cloisters, the Museum lives in two other iconic sites in New York City—The Met Fifth Avenue and The Met Breuer.
707 locals recommend
The Met Cloisters
99 Margaret Corbin DrDiscover the wonders of medieval Europe through the art, architecture, and gardens found at The Met Cloisters. Enjoy unparalleled views of the Hudson River, stroll through enchanting gardens and see masterpieces of medieval sculpture, stained glass, tapestries and more. The Met presents over 5,000 years of art from every corner of the world for everyone to experience and enjoy. Beside The Met Cloisters, the Museum lives in two other iconic sites in New York City—The Met Fifth Avenue and The Met Breuer.
The United Palace of Spiritual Arts is in inclusive spiritual center offering inspirational weekly services and other spiritual programming in the historic 1930 building in Washington Heights that has served as its home for more than 40 years. Built as a grand movie theater, the United Palace's eclectic architectural style has been described as "Cambodian neoclassical," and it continues to serve as a space for the community, hosting movies, film and photo shoots, spiritual programming and music performances ranging from classical to rock.
40 locals recommend
United Palace
4140 BroadwayThe United Palace of Spiritual Arts is in inclusive spiritual center offering inspirational weekly services and other spiritual programming in the historic 1930 building in Washington Heights that has served as its home for more than 40 years. Built as a grand movie theater, the United Palace's eclectic architectural style has been described as "Cambodian neoclassical," and it continues to serve as a space for the community, hosting movies, film and photo shoots, spiritual programming and music performances ranging from classical to rock.
One of the few surviving lighthouses in New York City, this 40-foot-high structure was erected in 1921 but decommissioned by the Coast Guard just 27 years later. Thanks to an outpouring of love inspired by the 1942 children's book The Little Red Lighthouse and the Great Gray Bridge, the lighthouse still stands today next to the George Washington Bridge, delighting visitors to Fort Washington Park with its vibrant red pop of color and striking Hudson River views.
79 locals recommend
The Little Red Lighthouse
Hudson River GreenwayOne of the few surviving lighthouses in New York City, this 40-foot-high structure was erected in 1921 but decommissioned by the Coast Guard just 27 years later. Thanks to an outpouring of love inspired by the 1942 children's book The Little Red Lighthouse and the Great Gray Bridge, the lighthouse still stands today next to the George Washington Bridge, delighting visitors to Fort Washington Park with its vibrant red pop of color and striking Hudson River views.
Museum closed for renovations through late 2019; library open by appointment; free off-site programming. The Hispanic Society of America is a museum and library dedicated to Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American culture and art. The Hispanic Society’s extensive collection is one of the finest outside Spain and features paintings, sculptures, textiles, archaeological finds and other historical relics. It is situated on Audubon Terrace, and the surrounding neighborhood is abundant with authentic Spanish and Latin American cuisine. And best of all, admission is free.
52 locals recommend
Hispanic Society Museum & Library
613 W 155th StMuseum closed for renovations through late 2019; library open by appointment; free off-site programming. The Hispanic Society of America is a museum and library dedicated to Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American culture and art. The Hispanic Society’s extensive collection is one of the finest outside Spain and features paintings, sculptures, textiles, archaeological finds and other historical relics. It is situated on Audubon Terrace, and the surrounding neighborhood is abundant with authentic Spanish and Latin American cuisine. And best of all, admission is free.
Neighborhoods
https://www.nycgo.com/boroughs-neighborhoods/manhattan/washington-heights/ Stunning Hudson River vistas welcome you to Washington Heights, but the real appeal is at street level. Home to a vibrant and diverse Latin American community, the neighborhood inspired a hit Broadway musical, In The Heights, which is now a major motion picture. Lin-Manuel Miranda’s love letter to this dynamic community will make anyone long to spend some time in the Heights—here’s how to do that in real life.
40 locals recommend
Washington Heights
https://www.nycgo.com/boroughs-neighborhoods/manhattan/washington-heights/ Stunning Hudson River vistas welcome you to Washington Heights, but the real appeal is at street level. Home to a vibrant and diverse Latin American community, the neighborhood inspired a hit Broadway musical, In The Heights, which is now a major motion picture. Lin-Manuel Miranda’s love letter to this dynamic community will make anyone long to spend some time in the Heights—here’s how to do that in real life.
ver since the Harlem Renaissance—an early 20th-century boom in music, literature, dance and art—this neighborhood has been synonymous with black culture. Explore the past—and savor the present—when you take the A train (and others) uptown. Here's the guide : https://www.nycgo.com/boroughs-neighborhoods/manhattan/harlem/
160 locals recommend
Harlem
ver since the Harlem Renaissance—an early 20th-century boom in music, literature, dance and art—this neighborhood has been synonymous with black culture. Explore the past—and savor the present—when you take the A train (and others) uptown. Here's the guide : https://www.nycgo.com/boroughs-neighborhoods/manhattan/harlem/
Food scene
This Cuban diner-style restaurant serves up all the classics (with dashes of Caribbean and Dominican cuisine thrown in, as well)—fresh Cuban sandwiches, juicy chicken and rice, rich beef stew and chicken soup, peppered T-bone steak, heaping plates of rice and beans, and succulent sweet plantains—at any hour of the day or night.
11 locals recommend
Floridita
4162 BroadwayThis Cuban diner-style restaurant serves up all the classics (with dashes of Caribbean and Dominican cuisine thrown in, as well)—fresh Cuban sandwiches, juicy chicken and rice, rich beef stew and chicken soup, peppered T-bone steak, heaping plates of rice and beans, and succulent sweet plantains—at any hour of the day or night.
5 Estrellas Bakery Corporation
3861 BroadwayBest Spanish Pastries
Wahi Diner
3915 BroadwayGreat Full Service Diner. Breakfast.
Fort Washington Public House
3938 BroadwayBono Trattoria
3658 BroadwayFantastic Italian
Terravita
4193 BroadwayHilltop Park Alehouse
3821 BroadwayTung Thong
561 W 169th StMalecon
4141 BroadwayExcellent Dominican Food