Hamilton Heights: What to do and eat in the northern Manhattan neighborhood

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• the National Park Service.. Stop by for park ranger-guided tours at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.” data-id=”119900413″ data-link=”https://amnewyork.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/22875_image.jpg” class=”wp-image-1.19900413″/>

• the college. The picturesque neo-Gothic campus at 138th Street and Convent Avenue is a beautiful place to stroll, with pockets of grass and plenty of shade around. ” data-id=”119900407″ data-link=”https://amnewyork.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/19699_image.jpg” class=”wp-image-1.19900407″/>

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• Essie Green Galleries, in addition to everything from iconic paintings by William Edouard Scott to more contemporary work by Brooklyn-based visual artist Kimberly Becoat. The stunning collection is open to the public from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. from Tuesday to Saturday. If you’re lucky, owner Sherman K. Edmiston Jr., will be available to share some artistic insights as well as some good ol” New York stories. ” data-id=”119900347″ data-link=”https://amnewyork.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/8029_image.jpg” class=”wp-image-1.19900347″/>

• The Grange Bar & Eatery at 1635 Amsterdam Ave. is an ideal spot to rest those barking dogs after a day of walking the hilly neighborhood. Veggie options include a roasted tahini cauliflower steak with sautéed carrot and mustard greens ($18) and a quinoa burger topped with alfalfa sprouts, roasted red pepper and avocado ($15). Meat lovers should dive into the pappardelle bolognese with veal ragu ($19). Drink prices are fairly standard ($9-$14 for a glass of wine, $7-$8 per bottle of beer), so might as well wait for a night cap at Harlem Public. ” data-id=”119900317″ data-link=”https://amnewyork.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/8030_image.jpg” class=”wp-image-1.19900317″/>

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• Harlem Public. It’s hard to put your finger on what makes this watering hole special, you just feel it when you walk in. The bartenders are friendly, the taps are always rotating, and the food is deliciously greasy. Blue Point Brewery is the brewery of the month, and to celebrate the bar is hosting an event on July 25 at 7:30 p.m. with giveaways and samplings.” data-id=”119900311″ data-link=”https://amnewyork.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/image-84.jpeg” class=”wp-image-1.19900311″/>

Few Manhattan neighborhoods offer a true, full-day’s worth of intriguing sites, rich history and quality eats with a sincere local vibe. Hamilton Heights is on that list. In fact, in putting together this guide, we had to make some tough choices (stay tuned for a separate feature on the Dance Theatre of Harlem next month).

So on your next plan-less day, wake up early, grab your camera and a water bottle, and spend 12 hours exploring this northern Manhattan enclave. Below are just a few of the spots we recommend visiting.