Mount Tom

Mount Tom is a historic landmark whose stone face surveys the Hudson. The 110–116 Riverside Drive address sits between stately brownstones and the river breeze, easy to spot once you’re on the northbound side. Parents often pause here with children, given the wide sidewalk and short drop-off zone. The outcrop rewards a quick climb with a skyline view framed by the George Washington Bridge—ideal for snapshots when light hits just right. Weekend dog walkers and joggers cut through, but during the week it quiets down to a neighborhood pause on the way uptown. Call ahead before heading out: 212-555-0198. The quickest route keeps you on Riverside; if you’re coming from the east side, hop on the 7 train to 72nd Street and walk west for ten minutes. A map helps avoid the mid-block crossings between curbs and slippery stones. Once you reach the top, the breeze off the water carries more stories than the plaque itself.