Hidden Gems of Manhattan: Washington Heights + Classical Music Concert

Note change in meeting location! This is due to the art gallery at the United Palace is closed this Saturday. Not to worry, a unqiue experience and abundant art awaits you!

Join us for a unique tour to experience the architecture, history and culture of this overlooked area of Manhattan which also features a lively Latin-American vibe.

RSVP's begin Sunday, June 1st at 8:00pm. Space is set aside for new group members, 1st and 2nd timers who land on the waiting list. If this applies to you, email me at hankorenstein@gmail.com to request a spot.

To bring: Water to drink, sun protection.
Estimated Walking Distance: 3 Miles with some up and downhill.

Meeting place: Outside the Hispanic Society Museum within Audubon Terrace (pictured). Enter through gates off the West Side of Broadway between 156th and 155th Streets, and walk about halfway down this long and unique terrace, unlike anything in Manhattan.
Note the walking tour begins at 2pm and the event indicates an 1:30pm start to see the exhibit and use the restrooms. If you plan to check out all the exhibits in three buildings, allow up to one hour. The Hispanic Society Museum and Academy of Arts and Letters open at 12 noon.

Directions: Nearest subway stop: #1 at 157th Street. For people coming from uptown, the A train is not running beyond 168th Street so take the #1 or free shuttle bus.

Tour Highlights includes Stops at:
--Audubon Park HIstoric District and its winding streets.
--Public Sculpture by Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney (Whitney Museum Founder).
--The site of Hilltop Park, the first home of the New York Yankees, 120 years ago.
-- The Spectacular Audubon Ballroom Façade of the former William Fox Theatre.
-- Highbridge Park: Features NYC’s first mountain biking course, unique geology and the 1848 Highbridge itself now a pedestrian walkway over the Harlem river.
-- Morris Jumel Mansion: Manhattan’s oldest free-standing mansion, built in 1765, and served as General George Washington’s headquarters during the fall of 1776, and later hosted his first cabinet meeting.
-- Sylvan Terrace: This street, lined striking row of late 19th century wood frame homes, was originally the carriage path leading to the mansion.

Arrive early to see the exhibits and use the restroom (Walking tour begins at 2:00pm): There are three buildings with free art exhibits, all quite unique. Besides the Hispanic Society Museum, at the end of the terrace there are two buildings of the American Academy of Arts and Letters with several exhibits: Decription here:
https://www.artsandletters.org/exhibitions

Tour ends at Manhattan's oldest house: Free outdoor concert 4pm-5pm with the Washington Heights Chamber Orchestra. Tour will end around as close to 4pm as possible, feel free to stay for the music!
https://morrisjumel.org/events/summer-picnic-concert-with-the-washington-heights-chamber-orchestra/

Transportation nearby: C train at 163rd Street. #1 at 157th or 168th Street, A train at 168th and Broadway; various bus routes.