Washington Heights Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
George Washington Bridge
When you cross from mainland America to Manhattan, you’ll quickly see why this bridge has been a favorite of Hollywood and architects for decades.
United Palace Cathedral
You can make plans for a show at United Palace Cathedral during your trip to New York. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Bennett Park
Explore the great outdoors at Bennett Park, a lovely green space in New York. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
New York Presbyterian Hospital
If New York Presbyterian Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of New York.
Columbia University Irving Medical Center
If Columbia University Irving Medical Center is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of New York.
Nike Track & Field Center at The Armory
Catch an event at Nike Track & Field Center at The Armory during your trip to New York. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Activities
Skip-the-line Met Cloisters & Fifth Avenue Tour by Car
Skip the line Met Cloisters and Fifth Avenue Tour by Car
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets
NYC Edge Observation Deck at Hudson Yards Admission Ticket
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Other neighbourhoods around Washington Heights
Upper West Side
Known for its fascinating museums and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Upper West Side. Check out top attractions like Children's Museum of Manhattan and New York Historical Society, and jump on the metro at 86 St. Station (Broadway) or 79 St. Station to see more of the city.
Manhattan
Known for its fascinating museums, important monuments and soaring skyscrapers, there's plenty to explore in Manhattan. Top attractions like Manhattan Cruise Terminal and Rockefeller Center are major draws. Catch the metro at 81 St. - Museum of Natural History Station or 86 St. Station (Central Park West) to see more of the city.
Uptown
While you're in Uptown, take in top sights like Belvedere Castle or Metropolitan Museum of Art, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 81 St. - Museum of Natural History Station or 77 St. Station (Lexington Av.).
Upper East Side
Known for its interesting museums and stunning river views, there's plenty to explore in Upper East Side. Top attractions like 5th Avenue and Frick Collection are major draws, and you can catch the metro at 77 St. Station (Lexington Av.) or 72nd Street Station to see more of the city.
Central Park South
If you're spending time in Central Park South, check out sights like Rockefeller Center or Broadway and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 57 St. - 7 Av Station or 57 St. Station.
Midtown East
Gourmet restaurants great entertainment and top sights from Grand Central Terminal to 5th Avenue – discover Midtown East, a destination also famous for its shopping.
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- George Washington Bridge
- Columbia University Irving Medical Center
- George Washington Bridge Bus Station
- Yeshiva University
- Bennett Park
- Times Square
- Central Park
- Broadway
- Statue of Liberty
- Grand Central Terminal
- Madison Square Garden
- Rockefeller Center
- American Dream
- Yankee Stadium
- Empire State Building
- One World Trade Center
- Cape Liberty Cruise Port
- Barclays Center Brooklyn
- Brooklyn Cruise Terminal