⁴ᴷ⁶⁰ Walking NYC (Narrated) : High Bridge (Oldest Bridge) to Morris-Jumel Mansion (Oldest House)

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A walk from the neigborhood of Highbridge, Bronx over the High Bridge (oldest bridge in New York City) and through High Bridge Park to the Morris-Jumel Mansion (oldest house in Manhattan).
From Wikipedia:
"The High Bridge (originally the Aqueduct Bridge) is the oldest bridge in New York City, having originally opened as part of the Croton Aqueduct in 1848 and reopened as a pedestrian walkway in 2015 after being closed for over 45 years. A steel arch bridge with a height of 140 ft (43 m) over the Harlem River, it connects the New York City boroughs of the Bronx and Manhattan. The eastern end is located in the Highbridge section of the Bronx near the western end of West 170th Street, and the western end is located in Highbridge Park in Manhattan, roughly parallel to the end of West 174th Street.
High Bridge was originally completed in 1848 with 16 individual stone arches. In 1928 the five that spanned the Harlem River were replaced by a single 450-foot (140 m) steel arch. The bridge was closed to all traffic from the 1970s until its restoration, which began in 2009. The bridge was reopened to pedestrians and bicycles on June 9, 2015.
The bridge is operated and maintained by the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation."
Filmed October 28, 2019
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[@almeggs3247]

It’s these hideaway locations that not too many locals know about that makes your narrated walks most fascinating. Thanks!

[@streetsofasia8895]

Yeah these kinds of places are fascinating!

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[@krissmgvlogs]

I never clicked on a video so fast. When I visited NY in 2015 I tried to visit the High Bridge from the Bronx end - I had seen a documentary on it on you tube - but my family and I ended up walking in the wrong direction and got completely lost. What is interesting is no one in the Bronx seemed to have heard of this bridge. And even the NY vloggers who I follow have not heard of this bridge! Its like NY's best kept secret. And that cute road leading to the Morris-Jumel Mansion and the mansion itself, wonderful! Fantastic video!

[@ActionKid]

Thank you 😊

[@TheAngee330]

Bronx girl here...we know of it, we just never had an interest in going there, since it was always closed and dangerous...

[@kengoodwin5838]

Again, something I would never be able to see if I had visited NYC 100 times. Thanks for letting us know about places like this!

[@timfremstad3434]

This is how I envision NY looking before a city sprang up......I like this walk

[@MrEdium]

THIS WAS AMAZING. THANK YOU. I'M ORIGINALLY FROM NY & LIKE MANY NEW YORKERS WE NEVER REALLY SEE ALL WHAT NY HAS TO OFFER.

[@vinny57ish]

Buongiorno. I to am a native born Bronx New Yorker but have been away for many , many years. I personally appreciate Action kid video's as he show's a lot of things and area's within the Burroughs there in the city. One day as crazy as it may seem to other's? I hope to relocate to the city and enjoy the Italian neighborhood community there and meet many great people there.

[@streetsofasia8895]

I have never been to NYC. I hope to go someday

[@rosettal9797]

I live in the Bronx and have never been to this bridge and park. ITS BEAUTIFUL. I definitely will check it out. Thanks for a great video

[@ActionKid]

You should definitely check it out!

[@b.griffin317]

the park on the bronx side is nice too.

[@sol-yv7gj]

You took me through my old neighborhoods. They’ve changed but I remember several landmarks. Thank you. I enjoyed the tour.

[@jenniferbommarito9740]

The high bridge is so beautiful and the park and the water tower, it should really be a tourist attraction

[@mymymeme2846]

Oh I can’t wait to walk the bridge walk with hubby tonite thank you again amazing

[@marcusperez7799]

That was awesome. I'm always amazed with how much history there is within the New York area. THANK YOU

[@may-beeart7930]

This was my most favorite of all your videos! I loved it. Everything is in a natural state right down to the city workers at the water tower that only started working when they saw you!!! That must be their hideaway. KENNETH you have a natural ability for this. When you add personal comments, when you tell folks not to come at night. I tell you no lie it is like walking with a friend I'm serious! The comments just add to your sincerity. You are naturally well mannered, polite, concerned, compassionate, YOU ARE A NATURAL, you make people feel like you are their friend that's a very unique and special gift. I think this is going to lead to better things for you (no I'm not a relative)

[@ActionKid]

Thank you so much for your wonderful comments 😊 I really appreciate them!

[@funygirl38]

Actually a pretty walking trail. Thank you again for these walks I'd never be able to do. Its like I'm right there too.

[@lincoln169]

I am happy you showed Sylvan Terrace. Those old row houses needed to be seen because they are unique to Washington Heights. Thank you for this video.😊

[@ActionKid]

Yes, it’s very unique!

[@misternelson61]

I understand it's part of Washington Heights now...but technically Sylvan Terrace &:Morris-Jumel mansion are part of Harlem, before the area was considered Washington Heights.. Harlem actually ended at 165th street on Audubon ave

[@CityWalks]

I am continually impressed with the narration you provide on these walks. You must do a lot of research before walking. Well done and Iwould love to get to the Highbridge and also the nature area you walk through. Thanks so much for this. - Henry

[@ActionKid]

You’re welcome, I’m glad you enjoyed!

[@ognjenkaramarkovic]

Thank you both, I am following you both and I enjoy every video you post. Keep walking! 👍

[@Underledge]

Probably the nicest area in NYCity - Beautiful!

[@jurgenrathjen5965]

In all the years I lived NYC, I never went into that area. Thanks very much!

[@jacquelinegangas7728]

hi actionkid !! ... wowwww!! what a beautiful walk along this route, crossing the vegetation and reaching this beautiful neighborhood in the Bronx !! ... the trees have incredible colors !! ... squirrels !! 😃 ... 💝 💝 very nice video!!!...

[@ActionKid]

It’s a really different route 😃

[@almeggs3247]

jacqueline gangas you know this world famous Kidd?

[@b.griffin317]

@@almeggs3247 she's his biggest fangirl. 😉

[@DCL26]

Remarkable tour of the park and oldest mansion in Manhattan . Too bad it was closed. I couldn't help but feel we were going back in time. I'm quite sure Native American Indians roamed that park. Thanks very much for bringing us along AK.

[@ActionKid]

You’re welcome 😊

[@Ficus_blue]

That would be an awesome place for trail running - I think a lot of runners would use it if more access were available and it was better maintained.

[@dtuk22]

Nice to see some lesser know parts of NY being explored. I really do think a series of continuous videos where you walk/cycle around the entire island. Starting and endiing at the same point would be a great thing to do.

[@pnellferguson7222]

Beautiful walk AK...very peaceful, thanks so much.stay safe.

[@worldtravelrafhat7886]

I’ve never heard of or been to that bridge. Thanks for sharing.

[@anthonysimms4735]

So much history in NYC.

[@pbpickett7210]

Lived in the Highbridge neighborhood in the 1970s right before they closed the bridge. Walked it once. There was a Catholic convent next door and the nuns never came outside. Beautiful tree-lined streets. Then the rough times hit, but my family was out of there by then. Nice restoration. Walking the bridge again is now on my bucket list thank to your video.

[@ActionKid]

Great! You should go to visit!

[@darlagts]

I walked the High Bridge on September, 2015. It was quite an experience!!!

[@aylestone9]

A really enjoyable walk,thank you.

[@dennissweeney6774]

Hey KID thanks for another gem. My grandmother side of the family worked on the Aqueduct I walked most of it.the top of the water tower was rebuilt in the 1980s I believe it was a FIRE. Keep up the good work. You rock kid.

[@terenesestrachan7529]

Awesome video as always action 👍❤👍

[@D.N..]

This is wonderful, never knew about this ! ActionKid always finds the best places to take us !!! Probably most native NYers aren't familiar with this trail !!!

[@Curi0u50ne]

🍁 Nice Autumn walk in the park, quite for a change from the bustling Manhattan. 🍂

[@NickiBonickiGames]

Lovely place in NYC

[@serengeti4023]

As always ...another amazing video. I find myself imagining this area and what it must have been like before the apartments and city streets were built.

[@davidellis5141]

The Action Kid taking a 🚶 on the 🌉 over troubled water. A beautiful fall day in the Big 🍎.

[@babyshaya]

Native new Yorkers including myself had no idea! So cool!

[@ActionKid]

Now you do 😃

[@medoomedoo1634]

I Love NYC

[@BenNstyle]

Urban hiking at its best

[@tedted5431]

I like your videos of places where people are not crowded. Thank you! 👍 🗽

[@151-xm]

Thank you for the vlog. Wow, those gaps by the rocks are scary. With all the rocks I imagine how the city must have looked before it was New York. Do you have any info on the Bronx steps to the High Bridge and when they will be accessible to the public. They look like they were once beautiful. I read somewhere that Edgar Allan Poe would take walks on the High Bridge from his cottage in the Bronx.

[@ActionKid]

I don’t think they’ll be opened anytime soon, it’s a shame.

[@krissmgvlogs]

Bronx steps? Please, I want to know more!

[@donniemoder1466]

Very cool that you did this. It is very out of the way walk that people don't have the time or physical ability to take. Used to live in Bronx and Washington Heights but don't get up there anymore.

[@boricuaindabronx1759]

Another great video, thank you for sharing.

[@Ritamichaels1]

What a wonderful morning walk in an area that I did not expect to see in NYC. The fall colors are so beautiful, even though you say that more colors are still to come. So nice and peaceful; except for the city noise in the background. Makes for an interesting contrast. Thank you, ActionKid!

[@judithhinton5784]

I've been to Morris Jumel Mansion...it's beautiful inside. Sylvan Terrace reminds me of the Washington Mews. Interesting info on the High Bridge. Thanks for posting, ActionKid!

[@damingdaan264]

I Love your vlogs

[@Grahameajohnson]

Thank you for the Celsius. Awesome investment in learning and relaying the facts.

[@ActionKid]

You’re welcome 😉

[@dolores1824]

Welcome to 158th St and Edgecombe. Just up the hill off of Amsterdam is where I grew up.

[@tanelilaavola850]

Thank you for doing these videos! This time would been nice to se more views around as front view is almost static (first part was: a bridge, trees & water tower). And one general suggestion, could you show 360 view at the start of a walk? With 360 we could get better understanding of the location. Good work!!

[@ActionKid]

I could try a 360 view 😃

[@tanelilaavola850]

After the bridge there was no more statics :) Very nice video!

[@ssadvweld1]

Interesting, fascinating and beautiful video. Thank you.

[@FuchsHorst]

I love your narrated videos 👍👏

[@captraykelly]

Great video and your narration was excellent. Nice history you guys. I lived at 175th St/Amsterdam Ave across from Highbridge Park in 1951-1964 and walked across the bridge many times. One time me and my friends even walked across inside the pipe to the Bronx side. Yep...a cop caught us😂. I was in there yesterday but they are renovating the tower. Video will be posted next week. Hope to go back when it's completed.

[@CCscott]

That was enjoyable! Good work! 👍🏼

[@lanfordripley7780]

Thank you, Action Kid, for making this video. I've been looking forward to the High Bridge video for several months.

[@nisheshpanta9661]

thanks for bringing this hidden gem to us

[@b.griffin317]

its sometimes said to be a giant open-air museum.

[@claudiahansen4938]

Excellent video...the bridge was closed when I lived in NY during the 70’s. This path is a rough gem! Very interesting content that I would have never known about without your curiosity and energy!

[@harryrambler]

Really nice off the beaten track tour. Loved every minute of it. Thanks ActionKid!

[@ActionKid]

You’re welcome!

[@johne3439]

A learning and relaxing walk. Thank you 👍

[@0o0o0o0o00000o0o0o0o]

this video is so so beautiful and i really appreciate your narration. truly what a scenery. thank you so much

[@TheGriffin66]

Great walk dude! Love the history stuff!

[@bravo1461]

Wonderful walking workout Actionkid, and a great place to visit one day. So quiet and peaceful compared to New York city.Great video as always Action Kid. Cheers as always!

[@ZahaA]

Awesome walk. Thank you!!

[@maxfly7079]

I didn't answer the trivia question correctly, so I wanted to see a picture of High Bridge, and came across your vlog, I will sub. and watch more...thx...nice change from Az...and I'm safe.

[@angelawilliams4216]

Wonderful as always AK 💖

[@dianestretch5087]

Would never known this existed. Great.

[@mikioni]

Fantastic 🙏

[@3dplanet100]

Great video! I like your channel, and we have the same hobby! I also make walking videos, but mostly in New Jersey :)

[@almeggs3247]

3dplanet100 Please narrate them too!

[@alexuslgbt5580]

Looks absolutely amazing, definitely add to my walking lit when I get back to NYC.

[@123mintjelly]

What a neat path ! I ran a hiking club for 7 years - My group would have loved it !!!

[@ActionKid]

It’s relatively unknown too!

[@tonymmm2850]

Nice walk with beautiful views, a.k thanks

[@WebSoak]

I used to live up there, as a child. It was closed I think or my dad never let me go. It was always this bridge to the mysterious other side. (The Bronx)

[@jimlasterni7310]

Great great video Happy Thanksgiving and God bless

[@just-breath]

most people don't know name of this bridge, I remember this bridge when it was closed up, this park and bridge was not a place you went after the sun set there were a lot of creepy people and dirty. its nice to see that its all cleaned up. it best to ask people where is that very old bridge that you walk form Manhattan to the Bronx then they will probably know what you are talking about.

[@oltlghfan2008]

Wow!! I never knew about the mansion.

[@streetsofasia8895]

ActionKid, my good friend and mentor walker, this bridge is one that features a variety of things, including success, wonder, beauty, and perfection-level beauty, all of which are to the maximum extent. Thanks my friend.

[@88detour]

"High Bridge" park looks a lot like the "Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Area" here in Phoenix, Arizona. Much like High Bridge the Rio Salado does need more work as it is very secluded. The difference between the two is the Rio Salado Restoration park is in a very industrial area. Thanks Action Kid! serving up that New York history.

[@dgrootendorst]

nice walk , i like it

[@karenbrazier2393]

Amazing Video ... Thank You...☺

[@Morales-nt6vi]

One spot i've yet to check out however this reminds me of Inwood Park which is north of the Cloisters at the most northern point of Manhattan.

[@ActionKid]

It’s pretty there too!

[@Morales-nt6vi]

@@ActionKid Inwood is the only place I would not go to at night.Very pristine but a creepy vibe sometimes.

[@kathleens.laroche754]

So interesting! Thanks!!

[@ballprofan]

Nice walk.

[@mer8521]

I will take this walk next time I'm in the city.. TNX

[@Tonithenightowl]

Not sure I'd want to be on that trail "alone"..... glad you came out the other side intact lol I'll bet those row homes in the historic district cost a pretty penny. Not bc they're fancy but bc of their location. It's like stepping back in time. Thanks ActionKid loved it :o)

[@sherylleelee]

Fantastic video.

[@moiragorrie758]

Very interesting video I like it alot

[@danielwaitzman2118]

Thank you!-do be careful.

[@DavidAnuszewski]

Most people wouldn't know that upper Manhattan has higher elevations than the rest of NYC. I believe Polo Grounds was built within the confines of the bluffs in upper Manhattan area.

[@JustBeingBetter]

8:26 is why i subbed..amazing effort just for some random strangers..thanks for being my virtual guide to NY, i hope to discover more hidden stuff like this one..

[@ActionKid]

Thank you 😊

[@walstan864]

Good trail for the companionship of a dog. Nice adventure, man.

[@climbnyc6310]

I was taking photos in HB Park for my rock climbing app CLIMB NYC and went through the area under the bridge with all these secluded stairs and things (had no idea where I was). There were needles EVERYWHERE. Super sketchy.

[@1DoorClosesSoAnother1CanOpen]

Thank you 🎀

[@jaheim_theboss7167]

Oh woow looks nice

[@russhaire]

Thank you!

[@vinny57ish]

Grazie mille Action kid for another great video . The Morris park area is a part of the Bronx my family lived in way back in the early 20th century to mid 20th century. Including Pelahm parkway area as well. In fact for a very long time there my late Great Grandfather and Grandfather both owned Parkchester distributors which started in the 19 late 20's was a ice block business that came from Bari Italy and evolved into a beer and soda distributorship in the Bronx. Anyway in close i always appreciate your work and video's you bring us here in you tube land if that makes sense , also are or were you close to the Bronx zoo in this video ? And have you done a video in Yonkers area yet? And would you be willing to do one there as well ? That would also be nice. Again thank you for your work. Have a great weekend there in N.Y.C.

[@ActionKid]

Wow, thanks for sharing your family history with the area! I haven’t made a video on the Bronx Zoo yet, and I also haven’t gotten around to Yonkers either

[@vinny57ish]

@@ActionKid Your welcome. I thought that area in Morris park area ? Was also near the famous Bronx Zoo. And i hope you can one day get out to yet another area of the city my family lived in . Yonkers. I heard a Billionaire from the city area there put up some money to revitalize the boardwalk area of Yonkers there. Anyway thanks again for the great video.

[@petralohr4069]

Thank you

[@u.s_nyc8513]

You sound like Howard Cosell..Hello everyone from Manila, the Philippines..pearl of the pacific😊. Great Videos. Keep up the good work.

[@5argetech56]

My name is ActionKid and I can do this... Yes you can! Have you ever done a video riding on the Circle Line?

[@ActionKid]

I’ve thought about it

[@samirrami4586]

well done.

[@madonnamacdonald738]

Awesome walk , so pretty ☺️

[@buickinvicta288]

Nice hidden gem. The garden needs work 😕

[@pblack9095]

Cool I be over here

[@1DoorClosesSoAnother1CanOpen]

Will you check out Van Cortlandt trail/park? Thank you for everything you do!!!

[@ActionKid]

I should one day!

[@ssadvweld1]

From The Patch: "Phase two of the $30 million Highbridge Park renovation includes upgrades to Adventure Playground and the park's water tower." I guess that means it does not include bike trails; too bad, it looks like a great place for biking.