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Central Park
An 843-acre urban oasis in the heart of Manhattan, one of the most visited urban parks in the world with meadows, lakes, and iconic bridges.
3 km · about 5 min drive
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Morningside Heights
New York, United States · North America
About Morningside Heights
Morningside Heights works well as a base: 3km from Central Park.
Morningside Heights is in New York, United States, with about 56,000 people. You drive on the right here.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Morningside Heights?
Within an hour or so of Morningside Heights: Central Park (3 km), Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum (3 km), The Metropolitan Museum of Art (3 km), American Museum of Natural History (3 km).
Are there any good drives near Morningside Heights?
The nearest famous roads are Hawk's Nest (Route 97).
Where is Morningside Heights?
Morningside Heights is in New York, United States.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 55,929
- Continent
- North America
- Country
- United States
- Region
- New York
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- Coordinates
- 40.8100, -73.9625
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Essential numbers in United States
AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.
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Worth the detour from Morningside Heights
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
Frank Lloyd Wright's iconic spiral masterpiece housing an outstanding collection of Impressionist and modern art.
3 km · about 5 min drive
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art
America's largest art museum, with over two million works spanning 5,000 years of world culture.
3 km · about 5 min drive
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American Museum of Natural History
A beloved New York institution famous for its dinosaur halls, dioramas, and the Rose Center's spectacular planetarium.
3 km · about 5 min drive
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Times Square
Dazzling commercial intersection in Midtown Manhattan known for its giant digital billboards and New Year's Eve ball drop.
6 km · about 10 min drive
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Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)
The most influential modern art museum in the world, home to Starry Night, Campbell's Soup Cans, and Les Demoiselles d'Avignon.
6 km · about 10 min drive
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Empire State Building
Legendary 102-storey Art Deco skyscraper that defined the New York City skyline when completed in 1931.
7 km · about 15 min drive
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Bronx Zoo
One of the largest metropolitan zoos in the world spanning 265 acres in New York City with over 6,000 animals.
8 km · about 15 min drive
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