Morningside Heights Travel Guide
New York
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Popular places to visit
Columbia University
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Columbia University during your trip to New York. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums 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 art galleries 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.
General Grant National Memorial
You can find out about the history of New York with a stop at General Grant National Memorial. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
Lafayette Square
After visiting Lafayette Square, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in New York. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Madame Tussauds New York Celebrity Wax Museum
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets
Empire State Building Observatory Tickets - General Admission & Express
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Sunset Cruise
New York Explorer Pass: Visit 2-10 Attractions and Save Up to 50 Percent
City Cruises New York: Signature Lunch Cruise
Top hotels in Morningside Heights
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
100% recommend this hotel
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
Hotel Edison Times Square
From check-in to check-out was incredible. Everyone was so friendly and accommodating.
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Hyatt Grand Central New York
Excellent
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Empire Hotel
Great
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Millennium Hotel Broadway Times Square
The thermostat in our room didn’t work for three days had to turn the fan on manually .
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel
Everything was clean and the process of checking in and out was seamless. Would definitely recommend to first timers.
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
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 Children's Museum of Manhattan and New York Historical Society, 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 Rockefeller Center and Broadway 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 Belvedere Castle or Upper Fifth Avenue, 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.
