5/5 Digital H. 9 months ago on Google
Title:
"A
Tranquil
Retreat
Amidst
the
Hustle
and
Bustle
of
Manhattan:
Fort
Tryon
Park"
Review:
Visiting
Fort
Tryon
Park
in
the
Washington
Heights
neighborhood
of
Manhattan
was
an
enriching
experience
I'd
highly
recommend.
Amidst
the
high-rises
and
bustling
city
life,
this
67-acre
oasis
provides
a
serene
retreat
and
an
opportunity
to
reconnect
with
nature
while
enjoying
stunning
views
of
the
Hudson
River
and
the
city
skyline.
I
started
my
visit
by
walking
through
the
well-maintained
green
spaces.
The
park
boasts
an
abundance
of
flora,
which
in
itself
is
a
treat
for
nature
lovers.
The
well-curated
pathways
led
me
up
the
hill
to
The
Cloisters,
a
unique
museum
dedicated
to
medieval
art
and
architecture
and
a
branch
of
the
Metropolitan
Museum
of
Art.
The
journey
uphill
was
worth
the
effort
as
I
was
rewarded
with
panoramic
views
of
the
cityscape
and
the
Hudson
River.
The
park
has
beautiful
locales,
each
providing
a
picturesque
backdrop
for
photography
enthusiasts.
One
can
enjoy
the
sight
of
the
George
Washington
Bridge
and
the
Palisades
or
even
lose
themselves
in
the
verdant
charm
of
the
Heather
and
Alpine
Gardens.
The
Heather
Garden,
a
3-acre
garden
within
the
park,
is
a
veritable
paradise
for
botany
enthusiasts
with
one
of
the
most
extensive
heath
and
heather
collections
on
the
East
Coast.
With
a
600-linear-foot
perennial
border
and
over
650
varieties
of
plants,
it
truly
is
a
sight
to
behold.
The
stone
walls
flanking
it
and
the
remnants
of
Cornelius
G.K.
Billings'
early
1900s
estate
add
an
intriguing
historical
touch.
At
the
same
time,
the
views
of
the
Hudson
River
from
the
garden
are
breathtaking.
Nearby,
the
Alpine
Garden
offers
another
enchanting
experience.
It's
a
marvel
how
the
park's
designers
transformed
the
rough
terrain
into
a
series
of
pathways
and
plantings
that
wind
up
and
down
the
150-foot
rock-faced
slope.
The
garden
gives
a
sense
of
being
in
a
mountainous
landscape
in
the
heart
of
Manhattan.
One
of
the
highlights
of
my
visit
was
the
Anne
Loftus
Playground.
The
joyous
laughter
and
chirping
of
kids,
and
the
families
enjoying
their
time
together,
added
a
delightful
vibrancy
to
the
atmosphere.
The
playground
is
indeed
a
testament
to
the
park's
family-friendly
appeal.
The
Fort
Tryon
Park
Trust
Visitor
Center
is
a
valuable
stop
for
those
interested
in
the
park's
history
and
the
surrounding
neighborhood.
You
can
enrich
your
understanding
of
the
area
with
informative
exhibits
displayed
there.
While
Fort
Tryon
Park
can
get
crowded
during
weekends,
and
some
trails
might
be
slightly
steep
for
some,
these
minor
challenges
do
not
take
away
from
the
overall
delightful
experience
the
park
offers.
Fort
Tryon
Park's
offerings
are
open
from
6
am
to
1
am
year-round,
and
the
best
part,
admission
is
free.
Whether
you're
looking
to
escape
the
city's
hustle,
immerse
yourself
in
art
and
history,
or
enjoy
a
day
outdoors,
Fort
Tryon
Park
is
a
destination
that
caters
to
all
these
needs,
effortlessly
providing
a
day
well
spent
in
the
heart
of
Manhattan.