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Fort Tryon Park offers some spectacular views from one of the highest points in New York City

Blazing Colours in the Heather Garden at Fort Tryon Park cc licensed photo by Kristine Paulus

Located in Washington Heights, Fort Tryon Park is one of the highest points in New York City, sitting on top of a rugged ridgeline once inhabited by the Wiechquaesgeck Indians. The park was an auxiliary site for the American soldiers during the Battle of Fort Washington in November 1776 and was named after Sir William Tyron, the last British governor of New York after the British victory.

Carefully designed, Fort Tryon Park's verandas and pathways disappear into the wooden slopes to preserve the uninhabited feeling of the open areas and the commanding views of the New York City skyline, Hudson River, George Washington Bridge and Palisades.

The entire Fort Tryon Park consists of several formal gardens, children's play areas, walking trails and a diverse catalogue of recreational and entertainment programs. One of the most noteworthy sections is the newly revitalised, 3 acre Alpine Garden with stone staircases traversing the slopes down to Broadway. Glacial striations and other geological evidence of the last Ice Age can be observed in the natural rock formation as you descend.

Since 1938, Fort Tryon Park has been home to The Cloisters, an annex of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, which exhibits approximately 3,000 works of European art dating from the third to ninth centuries. The Cloisters is constructed from sections of medieval French monasteries disassembled brick by brick and shipped to New York between 1934 and 1938 and reassembled in Fort Tryon Park. The grounds surrounding the museum are landscaped with cloistered gardens planted utilising the same horticultural techniques used in the Middle Ages.

Nearby attractions include: The Cloisters, Bronx Zoo, New York Botanical Garden and Yankee Stadium

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Facts For Your Visit

Fee: No

Fort Tryon Park Hours:
Opening hours may differ on holidays

Monday: 6:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Thursday: 6:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Friday: 6:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Saturday: 6:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Sunday: 6:00 AM – 1:00 AM

Address: Riverside, Dr To Broadway, New York, NY 10040, USA

Phone: (212) 795-1388

Official Website: Fort Tryon Park

Fort Tryon Park Reviews

Rated 4.7 out of 5 Star Rating

5 Star Rating Beautiful park, an oasis in Manhattan! We visited for the first time today. It’s incredible how you really can feel like you’re not in Manhattan. Quiet and not too busy. Beautiful flowers and lovely views of the Hudson River. As a local, I highly recommend coming to this park to get away from the hustle and bustle of Manhattan
Amelia T - 3 weeks ago

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5 Star Rating One of the most beautiful places uptown! My son and I spent the day scootering around the whole park and loved all the various paths. The playgrounds are fun and we loved seeing the various art sculptures at the top of the hill.
Fae Loosli - in the last week

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5 Star Rating Absolutely beautiful park just steps away from the cloisters... another great place to visit while you're there
Barbara C - a week ago

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5 Star Rating We photographed the dreamiest wedding elopement here in mid-December last year, just as the sun was setting. This park feels like a hidden gem in NYC. There are so many beautiful gardens and amazing architecture, especially if you know your way around like us! We absolutely love it here both for photography and just to feel like you're getting away from the busy city. Definitely recommend a trip if you've never been. It's also an amazing spot for engagement sessions, too.
William Thomas (Photography) - 6 months ago

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5 Star Rating One of my absolute favorite parks in NYC! You can either drive or take the A line. 100% worth a visit
Victoria McFadden - a week ago

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