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One of the highest rated institutions of higher learning in the United States. Many interesting lectures and activities on the main campus.
539 locals recommend
Columbia University
116th and BroadwayOne of the highest rated institutions of higher learning in the United States. Many interesting lectures and activities on the main campus.
Sightseeing
American Museum of Natural History
200 Central Park WestKids and adults love this museum.
The Riverside Cathedral
490 Riverside DrFamous and powerful NYC church in beautiful location.
General Grant National Memorial
Riverside DriveGrant's Tomb!
The Museum of Modern Art
11 West 53rd StreetArt and stuff!
Bronx Zoo
2300 Southern BlvdIts a zoo!
New York Botanical Garden
2900 Southern BlvdProbably best in the spring, summer and fall!
Rockefeller Plaza
Rockefeller PlazaStores, food and people (mostly tourists)!
Food Scene
Local hang out and great place for coffee and breakfast.
143 locals recommend
The Hungarian Pastry Shop
1030 Amsterdam AveLocal hang out and great place for coffee and breakfast.
Best and most reasonably priced soul food in the neighborhood. A must visit during your stay!
23 locals recommend
Miss Mamie's Spoonbread Too
366 W 110th StBest and most reasonably priced soul food in the neighborhood. A must visit during your stay!
Neighborhood hang out coffee shop/cafe, bar and restaurant where the flat screen tvs are always on European soccer, ESPN or news channels. Free WIFI.
80 locals recommend
Cafe Amrita
301 W 110th StNeighborhood hang out coffee shop/cafe, bar and restaurant where the flat screen tvs are always on European soccer, ESPN or news channels. Free WIFI.
I love French restaurants, but have not tried this one yet although I've been inside to look. I'm sure the food is good from the smells and sights of the food.
85 locals recommend
Les Ambassades
2200 Frederick Douglass BlvdI love French restaurants, but have not tried this one yet although I've been inside to look. I'm sure the food is good from the smells and sights of the food.
Sylvia's Restaurant
328 Malcolm X BlvdSoul Food!
Good food and beautiful people. Local watering hole that is "the spot" these days!
1044 locals recommend
Red Rooster
310 Lenox AveGood food and beautiful people. Local watering hole that is "the spot" these days!
Little Italy
189 Grand StGreat food and try not to upset the mobsters, if you run into one!
Essentials
If you have time, this is better option for groceries than the supermarket just around the corner from the building entrance.
6 locals recommend
ATM
2331 Frederick Douglass BlvdIf you have time, this is better option for groceries than the supermarket just around the corner from the building entrance.
Arts & Culture
Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture
515 Malcolm X BlvdBlack culture!
Great art, shows and events! Far away, but worth the trip by train or sightseeing bus.
3011 locals recommend
Brooklyn Museum
200 Eastern PkwyGreat art, shows and events! Far away, but worth the trip by train or sightseeing bus.
Chase Bank and ATM
Sporting and music events!
Yankee Stadium
1 E 161 StBaseball!
Great tennis everyday and the US Open in August-September.
124 locals recommend
USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center
Great tennis everyday and the US Open in August-September.
Great shows, sightseeing and lots of people and restaurants and clubs.
829 locals recommend
Theater District
Great shows, sightseeing and lots of people and restaurants and clubs.
Shopping
Canal Street
Canal StreetIncredible shopping and great authentic Chinese food.
Bloomingdale's
Lexington AvenueGreat shopping!
Saks Fifth Avenue
611 5th AveShopping!