Discover the hidden treasures of New York City's brownstone capital in the Mount Morris Park Historic District. As one of the earliest land marked districts in Harlem, this neighborhood boasts a high degree of integrity with quality, design, and workmanship showcased in the buildings within the Mount Morris Park Historic District. Step back in time and experience the remarkable blend of late 19th and early 20th-century residential and church architecture associated with the Gilded Age.
Be immersed in the nostalgia of “Doctors’ Row”, also known as West 122nd Street, Mount Morris Park West, and Malcolm X Boulevard. These streets offer rare and substantially unaltered 19th-century streetscapes, a sight that can only be found in this particular area of Manhattan.
Our walking tour will provide you with the opportunity to explore, admire, and learn about this historic district, with knowledgeable and friendly local guides leading the way. After the tour, enjoy a delicious lunch.
3 hour walking tour with lunch. Stroll across 125th Street and the Mount Morris Historic District showcasing a remarkable blend of late 19th/early 20th century residential and church architecture
Explore Harlem’s most vibrant, historic neighborhoods on a 3-hour walking tour
St. Martin’s Episcopal Church, a stunning example of Romanesque Revival architecture, was constructed between 1887 and 1889. Since 1928, it has been one of several congregations founded by Caribbean immigrants. In recognition of its historical significance, the church was designated a landmark in 1966.
Explore Harlem’s most vibrant, historic neighborhoods on a 3-hour walking tour
You will make your own way to the meeting points
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended