Question: What's the northernmost neighborhood in Manhattan? Did you answer Inwood? Well, technically, you're wrong. The correct response: Marble Hill. Where on earth is that? Why, in the Bronx.
Thanks to its unique history, Marble Hill—which is physically part of the boogie down borough—is legally part of Manhattan. Originally on the isle, the neighborhood was separated from Manhattan with the building of the 1895 Harlem River Ship Canal. After being its own island for a few decades, it physically joined the mainland (and unofficially, the Bronx) when the Spuyten Duyvil Creek was filled in. But in many ways, this tiny neighborhood, which features circular streets around its namesake hill, doesn't feel like it's part of either borough.
My son and I recently spent an afternoon exploring Marble Hill and while there aren't a ton of attractions here, its old Victorian houses, incredible Harlem River views and unique vibe make it a worthy daycation—especially if you're a NYC completist like me! Here are five things to do in Marble Hill.
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