Fort Tryon Park

The 60-plus acre park surrounding historic Fort Tryon, one of the last strongholds to resist the British invasion of New York in 1776, offers spectacular views of the Hudson River and the George Washington Bridge. The park itself is a beautiful landscape filled with trees, lawns and rock gardens designed by Frederick Law. In the fall of each year, Fort Tryon Park hosts the Medieval Festival,...

The Cloisters -- the Met's medieval collection -- are located in this park, but they aren't the only reason to visit. Sweeping views of the Hudson River and the George Washington Bridge as well as ample space for picnicking, relaxing, or birdwatching. Every fall, park is also home to a Medieval Festival -- be prepared to see people in period clothing and participating in some very non-modern activities.

This park is one of the reasons I moved up here with my twin babies. It has absolutely everything a mama could ask for: Expansive greens to frolic and run, the breathtaking Cloisters and a view to die for... but not really... cause then you wouldn't be able to enjoy it anymore.

This park is one of the reasons I moved up here with my twin babies. It has absolutely everything a mama could ask for: Expansive greens to frolic and run, the breathtaking Cloisters and a view to die for... but not really... cause then you wouldn't be able to enjoy it anymore.

The Cloisters -- the Met's medieval collection -- are located in this park, but they aren't the only reason to visit. Sweeping views of the Hudson River and the George Washington Bridge as well as ample space for picnicking, relaxing, or birdwatching. Every fall, park is also home to a Medieval Festival -- be prepared to see people in period clothing and participating in some very non-modern activities.

I was recently at Fort Tryon Park during a snowstorm, and chilly as it was, it couldn't have been lovelier. Sweeping views of the Hudson River fight with the majestic view of the medieval Cloisters looming above. Bring your camera and a book to collect pressed leaves. Sign up for a birdwatching tour with NYC Parks & Recreation. Stop for brunch at New Leaf afterwards.

Overview
Hilltop views of the Hudson River and the George Washington Bridge make Fort Tryon irresistible to city-weary New Yorkers from all five boroughs. The narrow stone paths are a far...

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