Upper Manhattan
Above Midtown, island
Upper Manhattan is the northern section of Manhattan, New York City, generally considered to begin around 96th Street or 110th Street and extending to the island's tip at Inwood.
The area includes historically significant neighborhoods like Harlem, Washington Heights, and Morningside Heights: She grew up in Upper Manhattan.
The term contrasts with Midtown and Lower Manhattan.
- HarlemManhattan neighborhood, cultural landmark
- Washington HeightsUpper Manhattan residential area
- Apollo TheaterLegendary Harlem performance hall
- George Washington BridgeHudson River suspension crossing
- Harlem RenaissanceBlack arts explosion, 1920s
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