Washington Heights and Sugar Hill

The Audubon Park and Audubon Terrace areas, a distinctive residential enclave and historic cultural district, was once the home of painter and naturalist John James Audubon and now is occupied by Manhattan’s only active cemetery. We’ll take in some of the street art that are part of the Audubon Mural project which seeks to represent over 300 species of birds whose existence is threatened by climate change.

As we stroll through this diverse neighborhood, we’ll also stop by Duke Ellington’s apartment building and visit the grounds of the delightful Morris Jumel Mansion – Manhattan’s oldest house built in 1765 which once served as General George Washington’s headquarters during the Fall of 1776. You will scarcely believe that you are in Manhattan while strolling these quiet streets that surround the mansion.