Located in a romantic 1930’s cottage surrounded by the green of stunning Fort Tryon Park, this spot is one of the highest points in Manhattan. Check out their brunch menu!
Sit on one of the benches by the East River, toward the top of the park behind Gracie Mansion, and you'll get a cool breeze, a great view and a bit of serenity of soaking up the water vibe!
Gracie Mansion was built in 1799. A different building was commandeered by George Washington on roughly the same site during the American Revolutionary War, as it strategically overlooked Hell Gate.
An indie park, an anti-campus. Chelsea boys, JDaters, and pretty women, dressed in rompers, promenade in front of people-watchers, perched like fashion editors on wooden benches. Подробнее.
“My history is a Hudson River history,” said Albert Butzel in a 1997 Talk piece about his battle against highway expansion and for the park’s creation. It only took him twenty years. Подробнее.
Free WiFi in the park surrounding AMNH + lots of shade make this a nice spot to work outdoors.
