Sightseeing
Largest Cathedral in North America - concerts, exhibits, and more. Tour buses come here
378 locals recommend
The Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine
1047 Amsterdam AveLargest Cathedral in North America - concerts, exhibits, and more. Tour buses come here
Columbia University
116th and Broadwaystroll through campus - beautiful
Another gorgeous stroll along the river - or rent bikes and bike downtown.
502 locals recommend
Riverside Park
Another gorgeous stroll along the river - or rent bikes and bike downtown.
Don't miss the museum. If the weather is nice, you can take a beautiful walk through the park. Remember also the price is a 'suggested donation'
2653 locals recommend
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 5th AveDon't miss the museum. If the weather is nice, you can take a beautiful walk through the park. Remember also the price is a 'suggested donation'
Food Scene
The Hungarian Pastry Shop
1030 Amsterdam AveA Columbia University "institution"
Thai Market
960 Amsterdam AveGreat lunch specials - delicious thai food
My favorite sushi spot - also great lunch specials. Make a reservation if going for dinner - it gets crowded!
56 locals recommend
Sushi Yasaka
251 W 72nd StMy favorite sushi spot - also great lunch specials. Make a reservation if going for dinner - it gets crowded!
Authentic soul food. Go early as they run out of dishes later in the evening. Oxtail people drive from NJ to enjoy
18 locals recommend
Café Frida
368 Columbus AveAuthentic soul food. Go early as they run out of dishes later in the evening. Oxtail people drive from NJ to enjoy
Koko Wings
248 W 106th Stmmm. . . Korean fried chicken made to order! a guilty pleasure
Neue Galerie
1048 5th AveHave a coffee in the beautiful Viennese cafe - feel transported
Silver Moon Bakery
2740 BroadwayWhen in NY . . . these bagels are the best, hence the line outside.
145 locals recommend
Absolute Bagels
2788 BroadwayWhen in NY . . . these bagels are the best, hence the line outside.
Shopping
want to cozy up to a book - or just browse? They have a wonderful selection
28 locals recommend
Book Culture
536 W 112th Stwant to cozy up to a book - or just browse? They have a wonderful selection