Washington Heights & Inwood
NYC Local Legends: Hector Espinal
IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD
Latino Culture in Washington Heights
Check out this diverse Manhattan neighborhood where an array of Latino businesses thrive.
El Malecon
This longtime uptown Dominican restaurant is a neighborhood favorite.
La Casa Del Mofongo
This cheerful Dominican restaurant draws crowds day and night.
The Met Cloisters
Enjoy Hudson River views, enchanting gardens and masterpieces of medieval art.
La Plaza de las Americas
This year-round outdoor market hosts mini-clothing shops, gift booths and food stands.
Locksmith Bar
This popular bar in Washington Heights has happy hour specials, weekly events and tasty food..
J. Hood Wright Park
J. Hood Wright Park provides a much-needed central green space for the Washington Heights neighborhood.
Audubon Mural Project
Murals in Harlem honoring John James Audubon shine a light on endangered birds.
United Palace of Spiritual Arts
This theater offers weekly live music and inspirational sermons—along with tours and screenings—in a historic 1930 building.
Jeffrey's Hook Lighthouse
Visitors to Fort Washington Park's lighthouse can have a nearby picnic before taking a look at the red beacon.
Fort Tryon Park
This northern Manhattan park contains The Met Cloisters.
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
Check out this Washington Heights family-owned and -operated bookstore.
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