Manhattan Waterfront Greenway, New York City

Name: Manhattan Waterfront Greenway
Address: New York City, United States

#167 among attractions in New York City

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Manhattan Waterfront Greenway, New York City

Facts and practical information

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. There are three principal parts — the East, Harlem and Hudson River Greenways. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 40°47'17"N, 73°59'1"W

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Upper Manhattan (Upper West Side)New York City United States

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Manhattan Waterfront Greenway – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: American Museum of Natural History, Nobel Monument, New York Central Railroad 69th Street Transfer Bridge, Bard Graduate Center.

0.7 miSE
Historic museum of natural wonders
American Museum of Natural History, New York City
18 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...
0.6 miSE
Monuments and statues
Nobel Monument, New York City
16 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.
0.7 miSW
Bridge
New York Central Railroad 69th Street Transfer Bridge, New York City
18 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.
0.7 miE
Museum
Bard Graduate Center, New York City
17 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.
~1490 ftSE
Church, Victorian architecture, Gothic Revival architecture
All Angels' Church, New York City
8 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.
~1830 ftE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Saint Ignatius of Antioch Episcopal Church, New York City
9 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.
0.4 miE
Synagogue
B'nai Jeshurun, New York City
11 min walk • B'nai Jeshurun is a synagogue on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, New York City.
0.5 miS
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Beacon Theatre, New York City
14 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.
~1980 ftNE
Memorial, Monuments and statues
Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument, New York City
10 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.
0.5 miE
Synagogue, Neoclassical architecture
The Jewish Center, New York City
14 min walk • The Jewish Center is one of America's premier Orthodox synagogues and Modern Orthodox congregations, in New York City.
0.6 miS
Park, Scenic walking areas
Verdi Square, New York City
16 min walk • Verdi Square is a 0.1-acre park on a trapezoidal traffic island on the Upper West Side of Manhattan in New York City. Named for Italian opera composer Giuseppe Verdi, the park is bounded by 72nd Street and Sherman Square on the south, 73rd Street on the north, Broadway on the west, and Amsterdam Avenue on the east.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Manhattan Waterfront Greenway?

Nearby attractions include American Memorial to Six Million Jews of Europe, New York City (2 min walk), 79th Street Boat Basin, New York City (5 min walk), All Angels' Church, New York City (8 min walk), 520 West End Avenue, New York City (8 min walk).

How to get to Manhattan Waterfront Greenway by public transport?

The nearest stations to Manhattan Waterfront Greenway:

Bus

79th St / Riverside Drive • Lines: M79 Sbs (6 min walk)
Broadway & West 82nd Street • Lines: M104 (8 min walk)

Metro

79th Street • Lines: 1, 2 (10 min walk)
86th Street • Lines: 1, 2 (10 min walk)