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Upper Manhattan

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A beautifully lit monument honoring General Ulysses S. Grant in New York City at night.

Upper Manhattan is the northern part of Manhattan, which is in New York City. It starts above streets like 96th Street and 125th Street. People sometimes call this area “Uptown.”

Upper Manhattan has many lovely neighborhoods, such as Inwood, Washington Heights, and Harlem. One famous spot is the George Washington Bridge, which is the busiest bridge for cars in the world.

There are many interesting places to see in Upper Manhattan. You can visit Grant's Tomb, the Apollo Theater, and beautiful parks like Fort Tryon Park. It is a special part of the city with lots to explore.

Images

The Butler Library at Columbia University, beautifully lit up at night.
Shepard Hall, the main building of City College of New York in Manhattan.
A view of NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital from the Hudson River, showing the building and nearby area from a boat.
The Met Cloisters is a beautiful historic building that houses art and architecture from medieval Europe.
A charming little red lighthouse standing beneath the George Washington Bridge, showing how small structures can fit in big urban landscapes.
Explore the natural beauty of Native American caves in Inwood Hill Park.

Related articles

Manhattan
New York City
96th Street (Manhattan)
125th Street (Manhattan)
Inwood, Manhattan
Washington Heights, Manhattan

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