Spring 2020 NYC Official Visitor Guide
nycgo.com 119 The Riverside Church in the City of New York trcnyc.org/visit Influen tial on America’s religious and politi- cal landscapes for nearly 90 years, The Riverside Church is a stunning gothic-inspired cathedral where all are welcome. Tours available. 212 870 6700 | 490 Riverside Drive (120th–122nd Sts.), NYC 10027 SalemUnited Methodist Church Congregation is dedicated to service to the Harlem community. Originally a mission of St. Mark’s Methodist Episcopal Church. Build- ing designed 1887 by John Rochester Thomas. 212 678 2700 | 2190 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd. (129th St.), NYC 10027 St. Patrick’s Cathedral saintpatricks cathedral.org Considered America’s parish church by many Catholics, this gothic New York City landmark annually inspires millions of visitors of every religious background. Self- guided audio tour app. 212 753 2261 Fifth Ave. btw. 50th–51st Sts., NYC 10126 St. Paul’s Chapel trinitywallstreet.org /about/stpaulschapel Built in 1766, Manhattan’s oldest public building in continuous use plus historic ceme- tery. Exhibit honors volunteers who supported recovery workers follow- ing 9/11. 212 602 0800 | 209 Broadway (Fulton St.), NYC 10006 St. Thomas Church saintthomas church.org Anglican. French Gothic church (completed 1913) offers guided tours Sun. following 11am service. Hosts renowned Saint Thomas Choir, plus organ and choir concert series. 212 757 7013 | 1 W. 53rd St. (Fifth Ave.), NYC 10019 Temple Emanu-El emanuelnyc.org Reform Jewish. Landmark Roman- esque Revival building (1929) is one of the largest synagogues in the world. Museum of Judaica. Tours Sun.–Thurs.; guided tours for groups 10+. 212 744 1400 | 1 E. 65th St. (Fifth Ave.), NYC 10065 Trinity Cemetery &Mausoleum trinity wallstreet.org/content/cemetery Historic cemetery (established 1842) overlooking the Hudson River includes graves of authors Clement Clarke Moore and Ralph Ellison; naturalist John James Audubon; actor Jerry Orbach. Self-guided tour map online. 212 368 1600 | Amsterdam Ave.–Riverside Dr., 153rd–155th Sts., NYC 10032 United Palace of Spiritual Arts united palace.org/upsa Sunday Services filled with inspirational teachings and music at the historic 1930 land- markWashington Heights theater. Inclusive spiritual center. 212 568 6700 | 4140 Broadway (175th–176th Sts.), NYC 10033 TheWoodlawn Cemetery woodlawn conservancy.org This 1863 cemetery is 400 acres of rolling lawns, spectac- ular trees, impressive memorials, and many famous New Yorkers’ graves. Guided/self-guided tours, concerts, lectures. 718 920 1469, tour info 718 408 5625 | Webster Ave. at E. 233rd St.; second entrance: Jerome Ave. at Bainbridge Ave., mail: Woodlawn Conservancy, Inc., 4199Webster Ave., Bronx 10470 Scavenger Hunts PlaceChase See listing under “Walking Tours.” Special-Interest Tours Artigo Tours LLC artigotours.com Organizes customized, behind- the-scenes tours of the New York art world, from short exclusive guided art walks to complete extensive multi-day art programs. 917 826 1886 mail: 197 Dean St., #1, Brooklyn 11217 Art Smart artsmart.com Private, custom art tours and experiences through NYC’s major museums and galleries for individuals, families, led by a knowledgeable and engaging art historian guide. 212 595 4444 | P.O. Box 28, NYC 10113 City Hall Reservation Tour and Lunchtime Tour nyc.gov/design commission Beautiful landmark civic building (1803–12). Reservation tours: individuals Thurs. 10am; groups (10–20) Mon.–Wed., 10:30am; non-reservation lunchtime tours: Wed., noon (register 10–11:30am at NYC tourism kiosk, southern end of City Hall Park, Broadway at Barclay St.). Free. Ages 9 and up. 212 788 2656 Broadway and Murray St., NYC 10007 Diverscity Tours diverscitytours.com Daytime and nighttime tours walk- ing, riding, sailing and taking the subway. Be a New Yorker for one day; visit numerous iconic sites and diverse neighborhoods. Tours in Spanish (English coming soon). 929 494 6308, 347 781 1966
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