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Best Activities & Experiences in Washington Heights, Manhattan

44 activities & experiences in Washington Heights (The Heights), sorted by rating, with vibes and insider tips.

Washington Heights in a line

The Heights — where the music, the views, and the food are all unmatched

Insider tip

Fort Tryon Park and The Cloisters are a must, but the chimichurri on St. Nicholas is the real reason to come.

All Activities & Experiences in Washington Heights

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  • 5.0 out of 5Price level $

    Broadway Arts Community is a gallery destination in Washington Heights, Manhattan. A must-visit spot for fun and culture.

    • Artistic
    • Inspiring
    • Quiet
  • 5.0 out of 5Price level $

    Uptown Clay is a gallery destination in Washington Heights, Manhattan. A must-visit spot for fun and culture.

    • Artistic
    • Inspiring
    • Quiet
  • 5.0 out of 5, 10 reviewsPrice level $

    Cornerstone Studios is a gallery destination in Washington Heights, Manhattan. A must-visit spot for fun and culture.

    • Artistic
    • Inspiring
    • Quiet
  • 5.0 out of 5, 1 reviewPrice level $$

    Foster Park Basketball Courts is a sports destination in Washington Heights, Manhattan. A must-visit spot for fun and culture.

    • Fun
    • Social
  • 5.0 out of 5, 3 reviewsPrice level $

    Activating the mind. Strengthening the body. Workshops, classes, and talks about growing in culturally diverse environments.

    • Artistic
    • Inspiring
    • Quiet
  • 5.0 out of 5, 2 reviewsPrice level $$

    For nearly sixty years, from about 1850 until 1910, a tract of land in upper Manhattan was known as Audubon Park.

    • Cultural
    • Inspiring
    • Quiet
  • 5.0 out of 5, 2 reviewsPrice level $$

    622 W 168th St, New York, NY 10032

    • Cultural
    • Inspiring
    • Quiet
  • 4.9 out of 5, 13 reviewsPrice level $

    Arts and Letters is an honor society of artists, architects, composers, and writers who foster and sustain interest in the arts. The Arts and Letters auditorium opened in 1930 and was designed by member Cass Gilbert, well-known for the Woolworth Building in lower Manhattan and the United States Supreme Court in Washington, DC.

    • Artistic
    • Inspiring
    • Quiet
  • 4.8 out of 5, 259 reviewsPrice level $

    1942 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10032

    • Artistic
    • Inspiring
    • Quiet
  • 4.8 out of 5, 14 reviewsPrice level $$

    Margaret Corbin Dr, New York, NY 10040

    • Cultural
    • Inspiring
    • Quiet
  • Tourist attraction

    Highbridge Water Tower

    4.7 out of 5, 61 reviewsPrice level $$

    Highbridge Water Tower is a activities in Inwood described by visitors as outdoor-focused. Based on 10 reviews.

    • Fun
    • Social
  • 4.7 out of 5, 26 reviewsPrice level $$

    Audubon Terrace Historic District is a activities in Washington Heights described by visitors as outdoor-focused, great outdoor space. Based on 10 reviews.

    • Fun
    • Social
  • 4.7 out of 5, 3 reviewsPrice level $$

    969-961 St Nicholas Ave, New York, NY 10032

    • Cultural
    • Inspiring
    • Quiet
  • Tourist attraction

    Sylvan Terrace

    4.7 out of 5Price level $$

    Sylvan Terrace is a tourist attraction destination in Washington Heights, Manhattan. A must-visit spot for fun and culture.

    • Fun
    • Social
  • 4.7 out of 5, 68 reviewsPrice level $$

    Church of Our Lady of Esperanza is a tourist attraction destination in Washington Heights, Manhattan. A must-visit spot for fun and culture.

    • Fun
    • Social
  • 4.7 out of 5Price level $$

    Paul Robeson Residence is a museum destination in Washington Heights, Manhattan. A must-visit spot for fun and culture.

    • Cultural
    • Inspiring
    • Quiet
  • 4.7 out of 5, 115 reviewsPrice level $$

    George Washington Bridge Park is a activities in Washington Heights described by visitors as outdoor-focused. Based on 10 reviews.

    • Fun
    • Social
  • 4.7 out of 5Price level $$

    The Little Red Lighthouse is a museum destination in Washington Heights, Manhattan. A must-visit spot for fun and culture.

    • Cultural
    • Inspiring
    • Quiet
  • Tourist attraction

    Church of the Incarnation

    4.7 out of 5, 424 reviewsPrice level $$

    Church of the Incarnation is a tourist attraction destination in Washington Heights, Manhattan. A must-visit spot for fun and culture.

    • Fun
    • Social
  • Tourist attraction

    Fort Washington Memorial

    4.7 out of 5, 3 reviewsPrice level $$

    Fort Washington Memorial is a tourist attraction destination in Washington Heights, Manhattan. A must-visit spot for fun and culture.

    • Fun
    • Social
  • 4.6 out of 5, 137 reviewsPrice level $

    We believe fitness is more than lifting weights—it's about building confidence, strength, and community. From our spotless facilities maintained by a 24/7 cleaning crew, to our inspiring trainers and high-quality equipment, everything here is designed to help you thrive.

    • Intense
    • Motivating
    • Community
  • Tourist attraction

    The High Bridge

    4.6 out of 5Price level $$

    Harlem River Dr, New York, NY 10033

    • Fun
    • Social
  • 4.6 out of 5, 5 reviewsPrice level $$

    Willie Mays The Catch is a museum destination in Washington Heights, Manhattan. A must-visit spot for fun and culture.

    • Cultural
    • Inspiring
    • Quiet

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