New York City is home to countless tourist attractions, from Times Square to the Empire State Building. If you’re looking for some sights with fewer tourists and smaller crowds, check out Washington Heights in upper Manhattan. Plus, if you hire a cab service like Riverside Car & Limo, you can avoid the hassle of traffic jams and parking for a relaxing and enjoyable trip.

What to See in Washington Heights

1. Fort Tyron Park

Fort Tyron Park sits about 250 feet above the Hudson River and offers stunning views of the water and surrounding landscape. With over 67 acres, it features beautiful gardens, picnic areas, and playgrounds. This is the perfect spot for some gorgeous photos. 

2. The Cloisters

While you’re at Fort Tyron Park, visit the Cloisters with a cab service. This structure was constructed in the 1930s and resembles a medieval castle. It was built from five cloistered abbeys imported from France. It’s now a branch of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, where sculptures and relics from the middle ages are on display. 

3. The Little Red Lighthouse

Considered a New York City landmark, the Little Red Lighthouse was built in Fort Washington Park along the Hudson River in 1889. Although Manhattan’s only lighthouse was rendered obsolete in 1948 with the construction of the George Washington Bridge, it inspired a children’s book called The Little Red Lighthouse and the Great Gray Bridge. It’s also a beautiful photo op.

4. Morris-Jumel Mansion

Another historic treasure you can explore with a cab service is the Morris-Jumel Mansion. It’s Manhattan’s oldest residence, built in 1765 for Colonel Roger Morris and his wife. George Washington used the home and its 130 acres as his headquarters during the Revolutionary War because of its prime vantage point of the Hudson and Harlem rivers. Eliza Bowen Jumel, one of the wealthiest women in Manhattan, later owned it. Today the mansion features a museum. 

Tour Washington Heights in style with the help of a cab service. Riverside Car & Limo can pick you up from the airport, take you to the hotel, and show all the sights New York has to offer. You’ll have a personal driver who will know the best places to visit and the safest and quickest routes to take. Call (212) 923-1111 to book a car or schedule it online or through their mobile app.