George Washington Bridge Overlook

With the team meetings at the office ended around 12:30p and not having to be back at Newark for my outbound flight until 5:30p, I went looking for someplace scenic for a picnic (and to catch up on the email). Found the overlook at Fort Lee Historic Park just before the George Washington Bridge tollbooths.

The George Washington Bridge from the Fort Lee Historic Park overlook. A light rain was falling off and on for most of the picnic, obscuring much of the view. The Jeffery's Hook Light (aka Little Red Lighthouse) also sits in the shadow of the eastern bridge pier.

Noise from the bridge traffic echoed up and somewhat tainted the experience

Clouds broke after a half an hour and made for some better views. The Jeffery's Hook Light (aka Little Red Lighthouse) is also now far more visible at the bottom center.

Still noisy though

View of the bridge through the Park's oak trees

Relocated a mile or so up the Hudson River shoreline to Allison Park as so I could attend a quick customer conference call without the bridge roadnoise.

Historical marker reads:
"Allison Park
The trustees under the will of William Outis Allison have developed this park to carry out his expressed purpose to please almighty God and benefit his fellow men. This park near which Mr. Allison was born and spent his entire life will be thus maintained in perpetuity.
1849-1924"

View of the George Washington Bridge from Allison Park. The Manhattan skyline is also (somewhat) visible in the distance.

Closer view of the Bridge and the Manhattan skyline

Looking NE from the park overlook towards Yonkers and the Harlem River

Looking east from the Park towards Washington Heights