First Baptist Church, New York City

Name: First Baptist Church
Address: 265 W 79th St, New York City, 10024-6101, United States
Telephone: +1 212-724-5600

#1060 among attractions in New York City

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The First Baptist Church in the City of New York is a Baptist church based in a sanctuary built in 1890–93 at the intersection of Broadway and West 79th Street in the Upper West Side of Manhattan, New York City. The church is affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention. ()

Coordinates: 40°47'3"N, 73°58'49"W

Address

265 W 79th StUpper Manhattan (Upper West Side)New York City 10024-6101 United States

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+1 212-724-5600

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First Baptist Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: American Museum of Natural History, Hayden Planetarium, Nobel Monument, New-York Historical Society.

0.4 miSE
Historic museum of natural wonders
American Museum of Natural History, New York City
10 min walk • Nestled in the heart of New York City, the American Museum of Natural History is a treasure trove of wonders from across the globe. As one of the largest museums in the world, this prestigious institution offers an expansive array of exhibits that span from the depths...
0.4 miSE
Museum, Gothic Revival architecture, Science museum
Hayden Planetarium, New York City
11 min walk • Nestled in the heart of New York City, the Hayden Planetarium stands as a beacon of astronomical discovery and education. A part of the American Museum of Natural History, this museum in New York City is a must-visit destination for space enthusiasts and curious minds...
~1650 ftSE
Monuments and statues
Nobel Monument, New York City
8 min walk • The Nobel Monument is an obelisk in honor of U.S. Nobel laureates, located just northwest of the American Museum of Natural History in Theodore Roosevelt Park in Manhattan, with the names of U.S. laureates of the Nobel Prize engraved on its western, southern, and eastern sides, and the name and image of Alfred Nobel on the north side.
0.5 miSE
Museum, Art museum, History museum
New-York Historical Society, New York City
12 min walk • The New-York Historical Society is an American history museum and library in New York City, at the corner of 77th Street and Central Park West, on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. The society was founded in 1804 as New York's first museum.
~1640 ftNW
Waterfront
Manhattan Waterfront Greenway, New York City
8 min walk • The Manhattan Waterfront Greenway is a waterfront greenway for walking or cycling, 32 miles long, around the island of Manhattan, in New York City. The largest portions are operated by the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation. It is separated from motor traffic, and many sections also separate pedestrians from cyclists.
0.5 miE
Museum
Bard Graduate Center, New York City
13 min walk • The Bard Graduate Center: Decorative Arts, Design History, Material Culture is a graduate research institute and gallery located in New York City. It is affiliated with Bard College, located in Annandale-on-Hudson, New York.
~240 ftN
Church, Victorian architecture, Gothic Revival architecture
All Angels' Church, New York City
2 min walk • All Angels' Church is located on 251 West 80th Street in the Upper West Side of New York City. It is a member of the Episcopal Church in the United States and the Anglican Communion worldwide.
~1990 ftNE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Saint Ignatius of Antioch Episcopal Church, New York City
10 min walk • St. Ignatius of Antioch Episcopal Church is a historic Episcopal church, located at 552 West End Avenue, on the southeast corner of 87th Street, in Manhattan's Upper West Side neighborhood. It was built in 1903 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1999.
0.5 miNE
Synagogue
B'nai Jeshurun, New York City
12 min walk • B'nai Jeshurun is a synagogue on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, New York City.
~1410 ftS
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Beacon Theatre, New York City
7 min walk • The Beacon Theatre is an entertainment venue and former movie palace at 2124 Broadway, adjacent to the Hotel Beacon, on the Upper West Side of Manhattan in New York City.
0.4 miNE
Synagogue, Neoclassical architecture
The Jewish Center, New York City
11 min walk • The Jewish Center is one of America's premier Orthodox synagogues and Modern Orthodox congregations, in New York City.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to First Baptist Church?

Nearby attractions include All Angels' Church, New York City (2 min walk), Children's Museum of Manhattan, New York City (5 min walk), West End Collegiate Church, New York City (6 min walk), 79th Street Boat Basin, New York City (7 min walk).

How to get to First Baptist Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to First Baptist Church:

Bus

West 79th Street & Broadway • Lines: M79 Sbs (1 min walk)
Broadway & West 79th St • Lines: M104 (1 min walk)

Metro

79th Street • Lines: 1, 2 (2 min walk)
86th Street • Lines: 1, 2 (9 min walk)