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9.8 / 10

Wave Hill

A public garden on a bluff over the Hudson, looking straight at the Palisades.

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Where
4900 Independence Ave, Bronx, Riverdale Open in Google Maps ↗
Cost
$$
Good with
A date · Solo · Family
Go when
A weekday morning

Truly a hidden gem.

Twenty-eight acres of gardens and woodland on a hill in Riverdale, with the Hudson below and the Palisades filling the far bank. Mark Twain rented the house. Toscanini lived in it.

It is the sort of place that would be overrun if it were in Manhattan. It is in the Bronx, so it is calm.

What to know

Admission charged, with free hours on some mornings. Metro-North to Riverdale, then a walk uphill.

Wave Hill, in short

Where is Wave Hill?

Wave Hill is at 4900 Independence Ave, Bronx, in Riverdale, New York City.

How much does Wave Hill cost?

Wave Hill is moderately priced; expect roughly $15–35 a head.

When is the best time to visit Wave Hill?

A weekday morning.

Who is Wave Hill good for?

Wave Hill is good for a date, going on your own and families.

Where it is

What else is nearby →

4900 Independence Ave, Bronx, Riverdale. Directions in Google Maps ↗

More in Riverdale

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