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 acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices 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 acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices 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 acclaimed art galleries 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 fascinating museums and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Things to do

Young Trump and Obama in New York with Local Private Guide

NYC 2-Hour Guided Tour: History of the High Line, Hudson River, and Chelsea

Harlem Bronx Brooklyn Queens Tour in 7 Hours

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets
Top hotels in Morningside Heights

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel

Hotel Edison Times Square

Arlo Midtown
Reviewed on 25 Aug 2025

Lotte New York Palace

Hotel St. James

Hyatt Grand Central New York
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 Metropolitan Museum of Art or Lincoln Center, 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.

Lenox Hill
If you're spending time in Lenox Hill, check out sights like 5th Avenue or Park Avenue Armory and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 72nd Street Station or 68 St. - Hunter College Station.

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.
- Columbia University
- Morningside Park
- Tom's Diner
- Times Square
- Central Park
- Broadway
- Statue of Liberty
- Madison Square Garden
- Grand Central Terminal
- Rockefeller Center
- MetLife Stadium
- Manhattan Cruise Terminal
- American Dream
- Empire State Building
- Yankee Stadium
- Cape Liberty Cruise Port
- One World Trade Center
- Barclays Center Brooklyn
- Brooklyn Cruise Terminal
- New York University
- 5th Avenue
- Brooklyn Bridge
- Wall Street
- Bryant Park
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