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Washington Heights

Washington Heights is a city in New York district, New York, United States of about 152,613 people. Within 50 km by road there are 261 places to visit: 65 churches, 63 parks and 16 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Saint Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church, Bennett Park and Plaza Lafayette.

40.8501° N, 73.9354° WPop. 152,613

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Within 30 km261 places
Within 50 km261
Must-see261
Notable0
Best timeNovember to March

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The 3 places worth the trip

Saint Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church, church near Washington Heights
Must-see

Saint Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church

Church · 1 km

Bennett Park, park near Washington Heights
Must-see

Bennett Park

Park · 1 km

Plaza Lafayette, park near Washington Heights
Must-see

Plaza Lafayette

Park · 1 km

Places near Washington Heights by type

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One day from Washington Heights

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:02 pm

31 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Washington Heights
  2. Walter Gladwin Parkpark · 45 min
  3. Henry Hudson Parkpark · 45 min
  4. Flatrock Nature Centernature spot · 2 hrs
  5. Inwood Terrace Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  6. Mill Pond Parkpark · 45 min
  7. Back in Washington Heights
Today’s loopWashington HeightsStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Washington Heights?

Saint Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church (church, about 1 km), Bennett Park (park, about 1 km), Plaza Lafayette (park, about 1 km), Highbridge Park (park, about 1 km), J. Hood Wright Park (park, about 1 km), Little Red Lighthouse (beach, about 1 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Washington Heights?

261 places on Spotwander: 80 other attractions, 65 churches, 63 parks, 16 wildlife, forests & gardens, 15 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest church to Washington Heights?

Saint Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church, about 1 km by road; Fuentidueña Chapel (2 km) is next.

Which is the nearest park to Washington Heights?

Bennett Park, about 1 km by road; Plaza Lafayette (1 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Washington Heights?

Start in Washington Heights, visit Walter Gladwin Park, then Henry Hudson Park, then Flatrock Nature Center, then Inwood Terrace Park, then Mill Pond Park, and drive back — about 31 km by road in all.