Cultural & Heritage Sites
Inwood Hill Park
Inwood Hill Park is the only natural forest in Manhattan, with caves once used by Native American Lenape tribes. Trails wind around massive rock outcrops and mature trees, where you might spot a red-tailed hawk. An ideal retreat for hikers and birdwatchers, it's quieter than Central Park, offering a sense of wilderness right in the city.
Best time to visit
Spring
Insider tip
Enter through the northwest entrance to find the peaceful Shorakkopoch Rock, marking where Manhattan was 'purchased'....
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