Washington Heights runs from 155th Street to 181st Street from river to river. Washington Heights got its name from the military fort, Fort Washington, which was stationed in modern day Hudson Heights, during the American Revolutionary War.
You might know about birding tours in Central Park. You bring your binoculars, you look and listen, and, usually, you find feathered friends. You can even pick up Discovery Kits with kid-friendly field guides and binoculars inside the park at 110th Street at The Charles A. Dana Discovery Center.
