Blockhouse No. 1, New York City

Name: Blockhouse No. 1
Address: New York City, United States

#826 among attractions in New York City

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Blockhouse No. 1, colloquially known as The Blockhouse, is a small fort in the North Woods section of Central Park, Manhattan, New York City. Finished in 1814, the Blockhouse is the second oldest structure in the park, after Cleopatra's Needle, and the oldest surviving structure originally built within the park site. It is located on an overlook of Manhattan schist, with a clear view of the flat surrounding areas north of Central Park. ()

Coordinates: 40°47'55"N, 73°57'23"W

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Upper Manhattan (Central Park)New York City United States

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Blockhouse No. 1 – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Smoke, The Pool, Cathedral of Saint John the Divine, Peace Fountain.

0.6 miW
Dancing, Nightlife
Smoke, New York City
17 min walk • Nestled in the heart of New York City's vibrant Upper West Side, Smoke Jazz & Supper Club-Lounge stands as a beacon for the modern jazz scene. This esteemed venue is renowned for its intimate atmosphere and dedication to the preservation and innovation of jazz music.
~1690 ftSW
Forest
The Pool, New York City
9 min walk • Nestled within the bustling metropolis of New York City lies a serene escape known as The Pool, a lesser-known gem located in the North Woods of Central Park. This tranquil oasis offers a respite from the city's frenetic energy and is a perfect spot for tourists...
0.4 miNW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Cathedral of Saint John the Divine, New York City
12 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant neighborhood of Morningside Heights, Manhattan, the Cathedral of Saint John the Divine stands as a beacon of spiritual grandeur in New York City. This majestic cathedral, one of the largest in the world, offers visitors not only a place of...
0.5 miNW
Monuments and statues
Peace Fountain, New York City
13 min walk • The Peace Fountain is a striking and thought-provoking sculpture located in the vibrant city of New York City, United States. As a hidden gem nestled in the Manhattan neighborhood of Morningside Heights, it stands adjacent to the Cathedral of Saint John the Divine, the...
0.5 miSE
Exhibits of NYC history
Museum of the City of New York, New York City
13 min walk • The Museum of the City of New York is a celebration of the city's past, present, and future. Situated at the top of Museum Mile on Fifth Avenue, this cultural institution is dedicated to preserving and sharing the rich history of New York City.
~1410 ftSE
Natural attraction, Lake, Body of water
Harlem Meer, New York City
7 min walk • Harlem Meer is a man-made lake at the northeast corner of New York City's Central Park. It lies west of Fifth Avenue, south of 110th Street, and north of the Conservatory Garden, near the Harlem and East Harlem neighborhoods of Manhattan.
0.4 miSE
Formal garden in lush surroundings
Conservatory Garden, New York City
11 min walk • The Conservatory Garden is a formal garden near the northeastern corner of Central Park in Upper Manhattan, New York City. Comprising 6 acres, it is the only formal garden in Central Park.
~890 ftNW
Monuments and statues
Frederick Douglass Memorial, New York City
5 min walk • The Frederick Douglass Memorial is a memorial commemorating Frederick Douglass, installed at the northwest corner of New York City's Central Park, in the U.S. state of New York. The memorial includes an 8-foot bronze sculpture depicting Douglass by Gabriel Koren and a large circle and fountain designed by Algernon Miller.
0.4 miN
Dancing, Nightlife
Minton's Playhouse, New York City
12 min walk • Minton's Playhouse is a jazz club and bar located on the first floor of the Cecil Hotel at 210 West 118th Street in Harlem, Manhattan, New York City. It is a registered trademark of Housing and Services, Inc. a New York City nonprofit provider of supportive housing.
0.6 miNW
Synagogue, Georgian architecture
Ramath Orah, New York City
16 min walk • Congregation Ramath Orah is an Orthodox synagogue located in Manhattan's Upper West Side, close to Columbia University. It occupies a neo-Georgian building on West 110th Street, originally built in 1921 as the first stage of a large West Side Unitarian Church.
0.6 miE
Shopping, Shopping centre, Farmer's market
La Marqueta, New York City
16 min walk • La Marqueta is a marketplace under the elevated Metro North railway tracks between 111th Street and 116th Street on Park Avenue in East Harlem in Manhattan, New York City. Its official address is 1590 Park Avenue.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Blockhouse No. 1?

Nearby attractions include 110th Street, New York City (3 min walk), Frederick Douglass Memorial, New York City (5 min walk), Harlem Meer, New York City (7 min walk), The Pool, New York City (9 min walk).

How to get to Blockhouse No. 1 by public transport?

The nearest stations to Blockhouse No. 1:

Metro

Cathedral Parkway–110th Street • Lines: A, B, C (5 min walk)
Central Park North–110th Street • Lines: 2, 3 (6 min walk)

Bus

West 116th Street & Frederick Douglas Boulevard • Lines: M116 (11 min walk)
5 Av & E 106 St • Lines: M106 (11 min walk)

Train

Harlem–125th Street (26 min walk)