Washington Heights & Inwood

The Little Red Lighthouse. Photo: José A. Alvarado Jr.

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Latino Culture in Washington Heights

Check out this diverse Manhattan neighborhood where an array of Latino businesses thrive.

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Washington Heights

El Malecon

This longtime uptown Dominican restaurant is a neighborhood favorite.

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Restaurants
Washington Heights

La Casa Del Mofongo

This cheerful Dominican restaurant draws crowds day and night.

Arches and interior garden of The Met Cloisters in Manhattan, NYC
Museums & Galleries
Washington Heights

The Met Cloisters

Enjoy Hudson River views, enchanting gardens and masterpieces of medieval art.

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La Plaza de las Americas

This year-round outdoor market hosts mini-clothing shops, gift booths and food stands.

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Washington Heights

Locksmith Bar

This popular bar in Washington Heights has happy hour specials, weekly events and tasty food..

Outdoors & Recreation
Washington Heights

J. Hood Wright Park

J. Hood Wright Park provides a much-needed central green space for the Washington Heights neighborhood.

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Museums & Galleries
Harlem

Audubon Mural Project

Murals in Harlem honoring John James Audubon shine a light on endangered birds.

United Palace of Spiritual Arts
Attractions & Tours
Washington Heights

United Palace of Spiritual Arts

This theater offers weekly live music and inspirational sermons—along with tours and screenings—in a historic 1930 building.

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Attractions & Tours
Washington Heights

Jeffrey's Hook Lighthouse

Visitors to Fort Washington Park's lighthouse can have a nearby picnic before taking a look at the red beacon.

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Outdoors & Recreation
Washington Heights

Fort Tryon Park

This northern Manhattan park contains The Met Cloisters.

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Attractions & Tours
Washington Heights
Highbridge Water Tower, Washington Heights, Manhattan, NYC
Attractions & Tours
Washington Heights

Highbridge Water Tower

Standing nearly 200 feet tall, this striking octagonal tower looms over Highbridge Park, a reminder of 19th century feats of engineering.

Sister's Uptown Bookstore, Bookstore, Washington Heights, Manhattan, NYC, New York City
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Washington Heights

Sister’s Uptown Bookstore

Check out this Washington Heights family-owned and -operated bookstore.

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