Love this wonderful residential street! Having lived in the neighborhood, it was one of the places…read morewould bring my visitors to see this amazing, quaint, picturesque remaining street of wooden row homes in Manhattan. Take time to also enjoy the adjacent historic Morris Jumel mansion - Washington actually slept here - and neighborhood brownstones. That being said, don't bring your tourbus! It destroys the tranquility of the space!

Absolutely loved this street! It's such a nice hidden gem. The houses are really nice and it feels…read morelike you're transported to another city or country. This street feels like your in Netherlands. They also had a flee market when I was there, selling stuff like jewelry, old electronics, DVDs, CDs, and vinyls. There are people that actually live in the houses, I saw plenty of people go in and out of the houses. What I like is that this street isn't too busy, or swarming with tourists. It truly feels like you're back in old New York.

"The Royal Tenenbaums" was Wes Anderson's only film set in NYC. The house is that Royal Tenenbaum…read morebought "on Archer Avenue in the winter of his 35th year". Anderson and his location scout found this house before he began working on the script. He began to conjure up the concept of the film as soon as he walked in. The house was unoccupied at the time, so Anderson rented it for six months and shot multiple exterior and interior shots there, transforming it into what we see in the film. The house is now a private residence.

Wait, this house is real? If you've seen the movie by Wes Anderson. You'll know RTs live well,…read morematerially at least. What's funny is this neighborhood, while perfectly nice is otherwise unassuming. It's not like every building on this block is this grand and yet the director managed to find this very characteristic building. Again, see the movie and marvel that this behemoth is just there in plain daylight for all to see.

Amazing spot. 1) One…read moreof the most beautiful spots to walk in NYC. I will say it is a must visit. 2) Come here during the day hours, it is safe & nice. I believe this spot closes at sundown. 3) Will for sure be back.

The bridge is super big and FULL of nature and leaves and I like seeing the view and I went in the…read morewater tower.IT IS FULL OF STAIRS but I learned a lot of things and it was only a 15 minute walk(not that bad) but atleast it is good

Yup, its a little red lighthouse uptown under the George Washington Bridge. I've done some training…read moreruns from the upper east side to this spot and its a destination point for many runners getting their training in. Its official name is the Jeffrey's Hook Lighthouse and there are some information plaques nearby where you can read abouts its history. Its also a literary landmark made famous by the children's book "The Little Red Lighthouse and the Great Gray Bridge". Also some nice parkland around it to picnic and take in the views.

A nice and long walk up to the little red lighthouse. Beautiful area and there is a nice public…read morebathroom in the area.

The Cathedral of Saint John the Divine is one of the highlights of visiting Morningside Heights…read more This beautiful church is the Cathedral church of the Episcopal Diocese of New York. Although I was unable to enter today, I do plan to visit in the future. Here is notable information: Mission: Over one hundred years ago, the trustees of the Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine conceived its mission to be a house of prayer for all people. Construction: "When construction began in 1892, The Cathedral of St. John the Divine, in the then-popular Byzantine-Romanesque style of architecture, was designed to rival St. Patrick's Cathedral on Fifth Avenue. But by 1909 the cathedral's plan was updated to the more fashionable Gothic style, and today, although officially "unfinished", the structure is considered to be one of the largest cathedrals in the world." Services: "Online Morning and Evening Prayer services are held Mondays through Saturdays at 8:30 am and 5:30 pm via Zoom. " Tours I am very interested in taking a tour. "Self-guided visits are welcome, and tours are not required. Information brochures are available in multiple languages. We also offer a wide range of Virtual Guided Visits on our website" Exhibitions: There is an ongoing exhibition of the art, glass , stone and bronze that make up the Cathedral. Vertical Tour: "On this adventurous tour, climb more than 124 feet through spiral staircases to the top of the world's largest cathedral. Explore the stories of the stained-glass windows and sculpture and study the grand architecture of this grand Cathedral" I am so doing this staircase tour! More to come... The Cathedral of St. John the Divine is located on 1047 Amsterdam Avenue between 112th Street

For those of us who are Episcopalian the Cathedral of St. John the Divine is like a mecca. The…read morebeautiful Gothic structure is the seat of the Episcopal Diocese of New York. Even my Virginia church has offered bus trips for younger congregants to attend a service at the Cathedral. A plethora of historical figures have spoken or sung at the Cathedral. It welcomed hundreds of people who spontaneously came to the Cathedral after the 9/11 attack on the World Trade Center. It's a place where one feels peace & safety. A highlight for me was attending a Christmas morning service at the Cathedral. The beauty, size, decor & homily will remain in my heart forever. The homily spoke not just to the needs of the community, country & world but also to the hearts of all who care for others. We took the time after the service to wander & view the many spaces of the largest Gothic Cathedral in the world. The Nave & Altar area itself includes many symbolic statues & carvings. The rooms and hallway surrounding the center structure include some rooms with beautiful crypts. The highlight of this area for me was the artwork & sculptures on display. The most moving was a sculpture of a woman with an airplane partially embedded into each hand, depicting the 9/11 tragedy. I think the piece was commissioned for the Cathedral. The cavernous structure sits high, with the Cathedral & its surrounding buildings covering the block between Amsterdam & Morningside in the Morningside Heights neighborhood of Manhattan.

Trinity Church Cemetery is one of New York State's most important burying grounds. Established in…read more1842, it's a 24-acre memorial park, steeped in Revolutionary War, Civil War, civic- and social history. Its Easterly Division was originally laid out by James Renwick Jr, - before he went on to create such important works as NYC's Grace Church and St. Patrick's Cathedral, and DC's Smithsonian Institute - then the entire cemetery was improved a generation later by Calvert Vaux, co-creator of Central Park. Notable burials here include merchant prince John Jacob Astor, doyenne of Gilded Age fashionable society Caroline Webster Schermerhorn Astor, adventuress Madame Eliza Jumel, writer Clement Clarke Moore and naturalist John James Audubon. Three 19th-century Mayors of New York City here include the controversial Fernando Wood, the colorful A. Oakey Hall, the anti-slavery activist Cadwallader D. Colden, and 20th-century Mayor Edward I. Koch who was buried here on February 4, 2013. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Trinity Church Cemetery in Washington Heights is Manhattan's only still-admitting burial ground (and not to be confused with its older, smaller downtown sister, Trinity Churchyard at Wall Street). Yet despite its recognized significance, long history and continued use, this cemetery remains one of New York City's best-kept secrets. Whether you're a history buff, a genealogical sleuth, an architecture enthusiast or just a nature lover, you'll discover how this so-called "city of the dead" can bring the world at large to life more vividly than many a guidebook.

Excellent. 1) Great…read moreplace to come and relax. 2) The cemetery is open from 9am to 4pm everyday. But the gates close at 3pm. 3) The most famous burial in this cemetery is the merchant prince John Jacob Astor. 4) This is must visit if you are in the area.

My whole month of May was stolen from me, not by the continuous cloud producing showers that stayed…read morein the forecast...but by the civic obligation to serve Grand Jury Duty. Grand Jury Duty is different from Trail Jury Duty and it seems to be virtually no way to escape it if you're called, unless you have a felony conviction on your record. No judgement here just giving you a heads up. So be prepared to forfeit 4 weeks of your regular routine for a new one 4 days a week. If I'm honest I was kick'n & screaming like many of us do, when we are called to serve but it wasn't exactly that bad. I mean it can be boring as heck with all the down time. It is like watching paint dry or plucking every hair on your body one by one. Alright, that may be a little extreme but be prepared nonetheless. I used the opportunity to catch up on some much needed reading to help stimulate some brain cells. For the 4 wks you are required to report @ 9am and stay to the close of business which doesn't necessarily mean 5pm. It is until you are dismissed which means it could be before 5 or some times after. You are required to go thru security every time you enter the building and as a Juror you are allowed to enter with food and beverages. If you are serving as a Grand Juror you have access to a refrigerator and microwave. Security moves pretty quickly with the exception of Mondays & Wednesdays when the line can be out the door so arrive early. Everyone including the Court Officers are generally polite and actually nice. When it finally comes to an end you realize it is not actually that bad and you provided some input in our Judicial system. Just A Note: They provide $7 parking vouchers to park at the shopping center across the street which reduces the cost from $25 to $18. My suggestion is 4 days a week for 4 weeks, $18 adds up so only drive if necessary.

Went to jury duty about a month ago. It was not that bad, haha. They did not call me at all…read more I thought I was headed for days and days here. It was just the two days and then you are sent back. I had a nice time eating at some of the local spots in my 2 days here. I had not had some Dominican food in such a long time. It hit the spot and for only $5.00 it kept me smiling. In the city , this same meal would've cost me like $8.50. Overall, this is a nice new building. AC was working very well and kept everyone cool. It did feel like slow death only you finish the newspaper and other random things. You are just standing here staring at the these strangers faces.

This street has something for everyone. It's artsy w…read moremusuems, theaters, restaurants, clothing and shoe establishments, etc. 1 stroll down 125th is surely the cliff note to this wonderful city.

Decent train station with reliable service due to multiple trains stopping here. It's def a central…read moretrain at a central location. Just wish it was a cleaner station with more police involvement for safety

Our recent Hamiton pilgrimage with the place and we had to make all things Hamilton happen while in…read moretown and make the most of it! We went to everything, only thing left was somehow going into the birth canal he came out of! Yesterday we Shaw the play and today we took Uber all the way to the Bronx and visit his uptown home Granger. FIRST-- THANK YOU NATIONAL PARK SERVICES for providing staffing and caring people to take us back in time to see how Hamilton lives and all the efforts it has taken for this special and cherished home to be available for the public to learn and explore. All free including a tour to the pain living quarters and bonus explore th vibrant, historical and picturesque Bronx neighborhood! Definitely if your interest in Hamilton goes beyond the theater and the person, this is a must! Did I mention free j using the docent tours?! If you're traveling with some history buffs do it! Not all artifacts are originals but this house has been through quite a bit but preserved to the best possible way. One treasure that livest there the actual piano Angelica purchase a piano for Phillip. Worth the visit to learn the history and stroll around the park and neighbor hood to appreciate the brownstones. THANK YOU PARK RANGERS!

Frequent NYC visitor, and fan of Hamilton the musical. Decided I really needed to visit "uptown",…read moreso I took the subway (no horse needed), walked a bit, and did a self-guided tour through the basement of the Grange. The upstairs tours were infrequent and I didn't want to wait a few hours for that, so I'll need to go back another time. But the exhibits in the visitors center were educational and interesting! Although the surroundings have changed significantly since the time of Hamilton, it was neat to be in an area that he had lived.

It was nice to see the grand neo-Renaissance style of fountain in NYC especially in Bronx. Founded…read morein 1891 and located within Bronx Park. Close to the Railroad station Botanical Garden.