This is a walking tour of the Hudson Heights section of Washington Heights. The tour will start at Bennett Park, the site of Fort Washington and end in Fort Tryon Park, home to the Cloisters. We will see or discuss the area’s involvement in the American Revolution, the wonder of the George Washington Bridge, the mansions and castles that were built in the area, the life and activities of Mother Cabrini, the importance of the Hudson River, the development of the Cloisters museum and other items of interest that we pass on the walk. The walk is about one mile in length and will take about one and a half hours. The walk is mostly level terrain with some steps in each of the parks.
Accessibility
The A Train will take you to Fort Washington Ave and 184th Street across from the park. Be in the very front of the train and take the elevator up to Fort Washington Avenue. The walk will end about 1/4 mile away from the A trian stop at 190th Street. The walk is about one mile with mostly level terrain. There are steps to be used to enter Bennett Park and to enter Linden Terrace.
Location Information
RSVP is required and capacity is limited. Meeting location, ending location, and directions will be provided via email before walk date.
guided
Saturday, May 2, 202611:00 AM
90 minutes
Borough: Manhattan
Theme: Art & Architecture, History & Culture
Language: English
