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.
Scrumptious and adorable. This is your favorite daytime coffee house.
Bruce's Garden is something out of Alice in Wonderland. You've fallen down the rabbit hole and are now in a fantasy world. Welcome, welcome. It is lovely. There is water, copious plant life, quaintness and quietude. You can come here to read a book, sketch an idea, or just meet new friends. Always warm and community-driven, this beautiful garden is an ongoing thank you and homage to Bruce Reynolds, a long-time Inwood resident that lost his life as a first responder on September 11. It's a space to forget about responsibility and the sounds of traffic. It's a reminder that life is precious and best spent with passion, enjoyment, and beauty.
