In the neighborhood
Landmarks in Hudson Heights
Alphabetical, not a ranking. Smaller sections of Hudson Heights are included.
6 places
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
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
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
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