Inwood

Northern tip of the Island. The closest New Yorkers will ever get to upstate and still not find parking. Many visitors will find themselves getting lost on an upward climb to a medieval castle called, The Cloisters. They will write a postcard to their mother, sigh, and come back down to where the people live. Here, home is so much more. Inwood offers panoramic views of the Hudson and Harlem Rivers, an amazing annual (although softly illegal) Fourth of July fireworks show, a historic farmhouse, farm-to-table cooking, craft beer, the best reading spots in New York City, and a friendly and diverse community well-versed in the uptown art of waiting for the A train.

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A Train Last Stop

There is a subway conductor on the A train, that says things such as, 'Have a beautiful day' or 'Have a warm and cozy weekend.' I have not met him, but I love him. I want to thank him for being so cheerful and making my days more pleasant. If you take the A train to the last stop, you might find him here. Inwood is OK with being on the edge of forgotten. 'It's nice up there,' people will say, having never visited. But Inwood is nice! It is not a neighborhood to be trivialized as a piece of 'upstate,' but simply the northern tip of a diverse borough. We do not tell our friends that Brooklyn is far. We are used to falling asleep and never missing our stop. We are used to traveling to see our friends or for work. To our neighbors in the Bronx, we are close. Walkable, close. We sympathize with their struggles for coolness in commute. We wave hello across the Henry Hudson Bridge. So, buckle up, friends. Last stop. 200 plus blocks. You've done amazing work. Congratulations. May your trip back downtown prove to be beautiful. I hope you've brought a book. I hope you love to read. I hope you've enjoyed your stay.

A Train Last Stop
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A Train Last Stop
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A Train Last Stop
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A Train Last Stop
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A Train Last Stop
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A Train Last Stop
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Dyckman Farmhouse

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