New York Hamilton Heights Historic District Walking

From rural outpost to what is now one of northern Manhattan's most desirable neighborhoods, Hamilton Heights is named after Alexander Hamilton, one of America's founding fathers. Explore this historic district which features lush, tree-lined streets, turn-of-the-century architecture, religious edifices, and historic sites.

Meeting Point

Harlem School of the Arts

645 St Nicholas Ave, New York, NY 10030, USA

Hamilton Heights-Sugar Hill
In front of the Harlem School of the Arts, close to W 141st Street.

What's included:

• Guided tour by licensed tour guide and Harlem resident

What to expect:

Duration: 2 hours

Hamilton Grange National Memorial

414 W 141st St, At the intersection of Hamilton Terrace, New York City, 10031-9138, New York

On this 2-hour walking tour of Hamilton Heights Historic District you will learn about development of area and see impressive exteriors of 19th century row houses and institutions. View neo-Gothic landmark City University of New York campus and visit the Hamilton Grange, Alexander Hamilton’s summer home.

Hamilton Heights

New York City, New York

You'll also see former residences of some of Harlem’s notable residents associated with Jazz and the Harlem Renaissance. The Hamilton Heights Historic District is one of the most desirable neighborhoods in upper Manhattan. See amazing turn-of-the-Century architecture.

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The City College of New York

160 Convent Ave, New York, NY 10031, USA

See New York's premier city college serving a diverse student population of generations of immigrants since it was first established in 1847 as "The Free Academy." Many notables have graduated from this campus --Colin Powell (U.S. Secretary of State), Eli Wallach (film, television, and stage actor), Henry Miller (author), Mario Puzo (author), Jonas Salk (scientist), Alfred Stieglitz (photographer), Ira Gershwin (lyricist), to name a few.

15 minutes