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Best Activities & Experiences in Hamilton Heights, Manhattan

21 activities & experiences in Hamilton Heights (The Heights), ranked by rating and reviews, with vibes and insider tips.

Hamilton Heights in a line

Where Harlem's history meets Hamilton's hype

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All Activities & Experiences in Hamilton Heights

Ranked by rating and how many reviews back it. Open any venue for hours, photos, and reviews.

  • Tourist attraction

    Riverbank State Park

    4.6 out of 5

    Riverbank State Park is a tourist attraction destination in Hamilton Heights, Manhattan. A must-visit spot for fun and culture.

    • Fun
    • Social
  • 4.8 out of 5, 46 reviews

    594 W 152nd St, New York, NY 10031

    • Cultural
    • Inspiring
    • Quiet
  • 4.6 out of 5

    We work in partnership with NYC Parks to restore, maintain, and improve 6 miles of parkland from West 59th Street to 181st Street.

    • Fun
    • Social
  • 4.5 out of 5

    Merchant's clerk, Revolutionary War soldier, first Secretary Treasury of the United States: Alexander Hamilton's life is memorialized at The Grange, the home he built on a country estate in uptown Manhattan. A faithful testament to early American architecture, it stands today as a tribute to its first owner's many accomplishments.

    • Cultural
    • Inspiring
    • Quiet
  • Tourist attraction

    Ten Mile River Playground

    4.5 out of 5

    Ten Mile River Playground is a tourist attraction destination in Hamilton Heights, Manhattan. A must-visit spot for fun and culture.

    • Fun
    • Social
  • 4.8 out of 5, 19 reviews

    Hamilton Landmark Galleries is a activities in Harlem described by visitors as cozy interior. Based on 9 reviews.

    • Artistic
    • Inspiring
    • Quiet
  • Tourist attraction

    Convent Garden

    4.5 out of 5

    Convent Ave &, St Nicholas Terrace, New York, NY 10031

    • Fun
    • Social
  • Historical landmark

    Royal Tenenbaums House

    5.0 out of 5

    Royal Tenenbaums House is a museum destination in Hamilton Heights, Manhattan. A must-visit spot for fun and culture.

    • Cultural
    • Inspiring
    • Quiet
  • Tourist attraction

    Carmansville Playground

    4.4 out of 5

    Carmansville Playground is a activities in Harlem described by visitors as an activity venue. Based on 10 reviews.

    • Fun
    • Social
  • 4.8 out of 5

    Children's Cultural Center of Native America is a museum destination in Hamilton Heights, Manhattan. A must-visit spot for fun and culture.

    • Cultural
    • Inspiring
    • Quiet
  • 4.8 out of 5

    Hamilton Heights/Sugar Hill Historic District is a museum destination in Hamilton Heights, Manhattan. A must-visit spot for fun and culture.

    • Cultural
    • Inspiring
    • Quiet
  • 5.0 out of 5

    Uptown Good Food Farmers Market is a farmers' market destination in Hamilton Heights, Manhattan. A must-visit spot for fun and culture.

    • Fun
    • Social
  • 4.6 out of 5, 9 reviews

    A Family-Owned Art Gallery Est. 1979. Essie Green Galleries features the works of Black Masters such as Romare Bearden, Charles Alston, Lois Mailou Jones, Jacob Lawrence, Norman Lewis, Henry Ossawa Tanner, Charles Ethan Porter, Edwin Bannister, Allen Stringfellow Sam Gilliam Alma Thomas, William S. Carter and many other artists of the 19th and 20th centuries.

    • Artistic
    • Inspiring
    • Quiet
  • 4.5 out of 5, 13 reviews

    Centro Civico Cultural Dominicano Inc is a museum destination in Hamilton Heights, Manhattan. A must-visit spot for fun and culture.

    • Cultural
    • Inspiring
    • Quiet
  • Tourist attraction

    CCNY Planetarium

    5.0 out of 5

    The City College of New York has a planetarium. Welcome to the CCNY Planetarium.

    • Fun
    • Social
  • Tourist attraction

    Kool DJ Red Alert Statue

    5.0 out of 5, 1 review

    YEAA-a-a-a-a-ah!, a tribute to Kool DJ Red Alert - This Sustainable Sonic Statue is a celebration of Kool DJ Red Alert and Harlems contribution to Hip Hop Culture. Kool DJ Red Alert is a Harlem based legendary Hip Hop DJ, whose contribution to Hip Hop is spans over 40 years and into its now 50th anniversary.

    • Fun
    • Social
  • Art studio

    DaiZnyc Studio

    5.0 out of 5, 1 reviewPrice level $

    DaiZnyc Studio is a gallery destination in Hamilton Heights, Manhattan. A must-visit spot for fun and culture.

    • Artistic
    • Inspiring
    • Quiet
  • 5.0 out of 5, 1 review

    Broodthaers Society of America is a gallery destination in Hamilton Heights, Manhattan. A must-visit spot for fun and culture.

    • Artistic
    • Inspiring
    • Quiet
  • 4.5 out of 5

    Hamilton Heights Historic District is a museum destination in Hamilton Heights, Manhattan. A must-visit spot for fun and culture.

    • Cultural
    • Inspiring
    • Quiet
  • Tourist attraction

    Montefiore Square

    3.8 out of 5

    Montefiore Square is a tourist attraction destination in Hamilton Heights, Manhattan. A must-visit spot for fun and culture.

    • Fun
    • Social

Frequently asked questions

What are the best things to do in Hamilton Heights?
Ranked by rating and number of reviews, the top things to do in Hamilton Heights on Moodap are Church of the Intercession (4.8 stars), Riverbank State Park (4.6 stars) and Zenith Art & Fashion (4.8 stars). The full list is on this page.
What kinds of activities are there in Hamilton Heights?
Moodap lists 21 things to do in Hamilton Heights. The most common kinds are Tourist attraction (9), Museum (4), Gallery (3) and Historical landmark (3).
Where can I find affordable things to do in Hamilton Heights?
4 of the 21 things to do listed in Hamilton Heights are budget-friendly ($). The best-ranked of them are Hamilton Landmark Galleries, Essie Green Galleries Inc and DaiZnyc Studio.
How is the full list of things to do in Hamilton Heights ranked?
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