New York's oldest major bridge, opened in 1848 to carry the Croton Aqueduct's water into Manhattan 140 feet above the Harlem River, closed for more than 40 years and reopened to walkers and cyclists in 2015. On the Manhattan side the Highbridge Water Tower has watched over the Harlem River valley since 1872.
- Address
- Highbridge Park, Amsterdam Ave at W 172nd St, New York, NY 10033
- Hours
- Mon-Sun 06:00-23:00 (Google hours via Wanderlog, 2026-09)
- Best time to go
- Morning, Afternoon · About 1 h
- Price
- Free
- Price level
- $
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- Walk across to the Bronx and back; the bridge links Highbridge Park in Manhattan with University Ave and W 170th St in the Bronx.
- The WPA-built Highbridge pool (1936) sits on the old reservoir site beside the tower.