Morningside Heights Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Columbia University
Enjoy the student vibe around Columbia University, a top university in New York. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
Cathedral of St. John the Divine
Admire the remarkable architecture, beautiful music and spiritual ambiance of this historic landmark just north of Central Park.
Morningside Park
After visiting Morningside Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in New York. Experience the entertainment choices and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Mount Sinai Morningside
If Mount Sinai Morningside is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of New York.
Lafayette Square
After visiting Lafayette Square, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in New York. Experience the entertainment choices and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
General Grant National Memorial
You can find out about the history of New York with a stop at General Grant National Memorial. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Activities
NYC 2-Hour Guided Tour: History of the High Line, Hudson River, and Chelsea
Young Trump and Obama in New York with Local Private Guide
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour: All Options
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Other neighbourhoods around Morningside Heights
Upper West Side
Known for its fascinating museums and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Upper West Side. Check out top attractions like Lincoln Center and Children's Museum of Manhattan, and jump on the metro at 86 St. Station (Broadway) or 79 St. Station to see more of the city.
Manhattan
Known for its fascinating museums, important monuments and soaring skyscrapers, there's plenty to explore in Manhattan. Top attractions like Manhattan Cruise Terminal and Rockefeller Center are major draws. Catch the metro at 81 St. - Museum of Natural History Station or 86 St. Station (Central Park West) to see more of the city.
Uptown
While you're in Uptown, take in top sights like Lincoln Center or Belvedere Castle, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 81 St. - Museum of Natural History Station or 77 St. Station (Lexington Av.).
Upper East Side
Known for its interesting museums and stunning river views, there's plenty to explore in Upper East Side. Top attractions like 5th Avenue and Upper Fifth Avenue are major draws, and you can catch the metro at 77 St. Station (Lexington Av.) or 72nd Street Station to see more of the city.
Central Park South
If you're spending time in Central Park South, check out sights like Rockefeller Center or Broadway and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 57 St. - 7 Av Station or 57 St. Station.
Midtown East
Gourmet restaurants great entertainment and top sights from Grand Central Terminal to 5th Avenue – discover Midtown East, a destination also famous for its shopping.
- Columbia University
- Morningside Park
- Lafayette Square
- Times Square
- Central Park
- Statue of Liberty
- Broadway
- Grand Central Terminal
- Madison Square Garden
- Rockefeller Center
- Yankee Stadium
- American Dream
- MetLife Stadium
- Empire State Building
- Cape Liberty Cruise Port
- One World Trade Center
- Brooklyn Cruise Terminal
- Barclays Center Brooklyn
- Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
- Wall Street
- 5th Avenue
- Bryant Park