Guidebook for New York
Drinks & Nightlife
Heights Tavern
3910 BroadwayHeights Tavern is synonymous with the area, why not?!
A short walk to the jewels of Harlem. This one's only ten minutes away!
13 locals recommend
Farafina Café & Lounge
1813 Amsterdam AvenueA short walk to the jewels of Harlem. This one's only ten minutes away!
Sightseeing
If you haven't visited The High Bridge, then you haven't truly visited the neighborhood. Check it out!
18 locals recommend
The High Bridge
Harlem River DriveIf you haven't visited The High Bridge, then you haven't truly visited the neighborhood. Check it out!
Living in the "inner-city", better known as "the hood", there are rough blocks right next door to brownstones and mansions, that is the diamond in the rough that is Washington Heights.
107 locals recommend
Morris-Jumel Mansion
65 Jumel TerraceLiving in the "inner-city", better known as "the hood", there are rough blocks right next door to brownstones and mansions, that is the diamond in the rough that is Washington Heights.
"The struggle is beautiful." And Highbridge Park is my peace in the progress.
52 locals recommend
Highbridge Park
Amsterdam Avenue"The struggle is beautiful." And Highbridge Park is my peace in the progress.
Come to the Yankee Stadium from right across the Promenade and in less than 30 minutes you can walk right up to see it for yourself.
514 locals recommend
Yankee Stadium
1 E 161 StCome to the Yankee Stadium from right across the Promenade and in less than 30 minutes you can walk right up to see it for yourself.
Food Scene
Because, pizza!
Great, authentic, Italian restaurant and bar. It's worth it!
39 locals recommend
Antika
3924 BroadwayBecause, pizza!
Great, authentic, Italian restaurant and bar. It's worth it!
There are so many gems in the neighborhood and this is just another.
And, I already told you how much I LOVE authentic Asian cuisine. Here's one more great restaurant and bar!
11 locals recommend
Rain II
1095 St Nicholas AveThere are so many gems in the neighborhood and this is just another.
And, I already told you how much I LOVE authentic Asian cuisine. Here's one more great restaurant and bar!
Everything's bigger in Texas!
I recommend their Texas-sized drinks and Hennessy wings! You gotta try them!
118 locals recommend
Dallas BBQ
3956 BroadwayEverything's bigger in Texas!
I recommend their Texas-sized drinks and Hennessy wings! You gotta try them!
Because breakfast is great any time of the day!
A nice spot to meet with a friend for a meal and conversation.
34 locals recommend
Wahi Diner
3915 BroadwayBecause breakfast is great any time of the day!
A nice spot to meet with a friend for a meal and conversation.
Coogans
4015 BroadwayA neighborhood restaurant with lots of Latin flava and few dull moments.
Arts & Culture
When I'm in a book shop, I'm like a kid in a candy store and guess what, there's one next door!
Word Up Community Bookshop/Librería Comunitaria
2113 Amsterdam AveWhen I'm in a book shop, I'm like a kid in a candy store and guess what, there's one next door!
My favorite bookstore, next to the Strand. It's just like home. Check it out. There are always events happening that you can enjoy!
Sister's Uptown Bookstore
1942 Amsterdam AveMy favorite bookstore, next to the Strand. It's just like home. Check it out. There are always events happening that you can enjoy!
Harlem & the Heights are allll about History. Don't miss out!
8 locals recommend
The Malcolm X & Dr. Betty Shabazz Memorial and Educational Center
3940 BroadwayHarlem & the Heights are allll about History. Don't miss out!
Our Schomburg Branch Library is a museum in and of itself!
186 locals recommend
Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture
515 Malcolm X BlvdOur Schomburg Branch Library is a museum in and of itself!
Essentials
Washington Heights Library
1000 St Nicholas AveBrand new, state of the art library right up the block! Stay connected!
Everything Else
A great location for students! Come spend a semester or a week in Washington Heights. I'm right next door to Columbia Medical Center.
37 locals recommend
NewYork-Presbyterian Columbia University Irving Medical Center
622 W 168th StA great location for students! Come spend a semester or a week in Washington Heights. I'm right next door to Columbia Medical Center.
Planet Fitness
3799 BroadwayGet Fit, Stay Fit!
CTown Supermarkets
668 Crescent AveSave $$$ on dining out!
So fresh and so clean, clean!! - Andre 3000
My choice neighborhood laundromat. Free WiFi too!
9 locals recommend
Bubbles N Go Laundromat
1026 St Nicholas AveSo fresh and so clean, clean!! - Andre 3000
My choice neighborhood laundromat. Free WiFi too!
Parks & Nature
Riverbank is more than a park, it's a cultural center and the recreation of gems built from the roughs.
269 locals recommend
Riverbank/State Park
Riverbank is more than a park, it's a cultural center and the recreation of gems built from the roughs.
Nothing like a waterfront to enjoy a beverage and get your belly full of laughter and fine dining with loved ones and friends.
111 locals recommend
The Hudson
348 Dyckman StNothing like a waterfront to enjoy a beverage and get your belly full of laughter and fine dining with loved ones and friends.