79th Street Boat Basin, New York City

Name: 79th Street Boat Basin
Address: W 79th st, New York City, 10024, United States
Telephone: (212) 496-2105

#609 among attractions in New York City

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Facts and practical information

The 79th Street Boat Basin is a marina located in the Hudson River on the Upper West Side of the New York City borough of Manhattan, on Riverside Park at the foot of West 79th Street. Maintained and operated by the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation, it is the only facility in the city that allows year-round residency in boats. ()

Elevation: 30 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 40°47'9"N, 73°59'4"W

Address

W 79th stUpper Manhattan (Upper West Side)New York City 10024 United States

Contact

(212) 496-2105

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Day trips

79th Street Boat Basin – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: American Museum of Natural History, Hayden Planetarium, Nobel Monument, Manhattan Waterfront Greenway.

0.6 miSE
Historic museum of natural wonders
American Museum of Natural History, New York City
17 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...
0.7 miSE
Museum, Gothic Revival architecture, Science museum
Hayden Planetarium, New York City
17 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...
0.6 miSE
Monuments and statues
Nobel Monument, New York City
15 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.
~870 ftN
Waterfront
Manhattan Waterfront Greenway, New York City
5 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 miSW
Bridge
New York Central Railroad 69th Street Transfer Bridge, New York City
14 min walk • The 69th Street Transfer Bridge, part of the West Side Line of the New York Central Railroad, was a dock for car floats which allowed the transfer of railroad cars from the rail line to car floats which crossed the Hudson River to the Weehawken Yards in New Jersey.
~1270 ftE
Church, Victorian architecture, Gothic Revival architecture
All Angels' Church, New York City
7 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.
0.5 miNE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Saint Ignatius of Antioch Episcopal Church, New York City
12 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
14 min walk • B'nai Jeshurun is a synagogue on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, New York City.
0.4 miSE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Beacon Theatre, New York City
11 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.
0.5 miNE
Memorial, Monuments and statues
Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument, New York City
14 min walk • The Soldiers' and Sailors' Memorial Monument is a monument located at 89th Street and Riverside Drive in Riverside Park in the Upper West Side of Manhattan, New York City.
0.6 miE
Synagogue, Neoclassical architecture
The Jewish Center, New York City
16 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 79th Street Boat Basin?

Nearby attractions include Manhattan Waterfront Greenway, New York City (5 min walk), American Memorial to Six Million Jews of Europe, New York City (6 min walk), West End Collegiate Church, New York City (6 min walk), All Angels' Church, New York City (7 min walk).

How to get to 79th Street Boat Basin by public transport?

The nearest stations to 79th Street Boat Basin:

Bus

79th St / Riverside Drive • Lines: M79 Sbs (4 min walk)
West 79th Street & Broadway • Lines: M79 Sbs (7 min walk)

Metro

79th Street • Lines: 1, 2 (8 min walk)
86th Street • Lines: 1, 2 (12 min walk)