66th Street, New York City

#843 among attractions in New York City

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Facts and practical information

66th Street is a crosstown street in the New York City borough of Manhattan with portions on the Upper East Side and Upper West Side connected across Central Park via the 66th Street transverse. West 66th Street is notable for hosting the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts between Broadway and Columbus Avenue. ()

Coordinates: 40°46'5"N, 73°58'4"W

Address

45 East 66th StreetUpper Manhattan (Upper East Side)New York City United States

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66th Street – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Wollman Rink, Central Park Zoo, Victorian Gardens, Frick Collection.

~1850 ftW
Ice skating rink in Central Park
Wollman Rink, New York City
9 min walk • Nestled in the heart of New York City's iconic Central Park, Wollman Rink stands out as a beloved winter tradition and a recreational haven for both locals and tourists. This enchanting ice-skating rink, operational since 1950, offers a picturesque setting with the New...
~1130 ftW
Small zoo with penguins and sea lions
Central Park Zoo, New York City
6 min walk • Nestled within the bustling heart of Manhattan, the Central Park Zoo offers a verdant oasis teeming with wildlife amid New York City's skyscrapers. This compact yet diverse zoological park, located within the iconic Central Park, provides visitors with a unique...
~1850 ftW
Amusement park, Theme park, Playground
Victorian Gardens, New York City
9 min walk • Nestled within the heart of Manhattan, Victorian Gardens offers a quaint slice of amusement right in New York City's iconic Central Park. This seasonal attraction, typically open from late spring through the fall, transforms Wollman Rink from a winter ice-skating spot...
~1200 ftN
Art museum in a Fifth Avenue mansion
Frick Collection, New York City
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of New York City, the Frick Collection offers a tranquil retreat from the bustling streets with its remarkable array of fine art housed in a serene, residential setting. This museum, located on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, was once the private...
~1600 ftS
Tower
520 Park Avenue, New York City
8 min walk • 520 Park Avenue is a skyscraper on East 60th Street near Park Avenue on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, New York City. It was designed by Robert A.M. Stern Architects and completed in 2018. The building was funded through a US$450 million construction loan from The Children's Investment Fund.
~1210 ftS
Museum
Society of Illustrators, New York City
6 min walk • The Society of Illustrators is a professional society based in New York City. It was founded in 1901 to promote the art of illustration and, since 1959, has held an annual exhibition.
~1160 ftNE
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Asia Society, New York City
6 min walk • The Asia Society is a non-profit organization that focuses on educating the world about Asia. It has several centers in the United States and around the world.
~1100 ftSW
Synagogue, Modernist architecture
Fifth Avenue Synagogue, New York City
6 min walk • The Fifth Avenue Synagogue is an Orthodox Jewish synagogue located at 5 East 62nd Street between Fifth and Madison Avenues in the Upper East Side neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City.
~1600 ftS
Church
Christ Church United Methodist, New York City
8 min walk • Christ Church, United Methodist is a United Methodist church on the Upper East Side of Manhattan in New York City.
~1150 ftN
Museum
Frick Art Reference Library, New York City
6 min walk • The Frick Art Reference Library is the research arm of The Frick Collection. Its reference services have temporarily relocated to the Breuer building at 945 Madison Avenue, called Frick Madison, during the renovation of the Frick's historic buildings at 10 East 71st Street in New York City.
~580 ftNE
Museum, Art gallery
Americas Society, New York City
3 min walk • The Americas Society is an organization dedicated to education, debate, and dialogue on the Americas. It is located at 680 Park Avenue on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, and was established by David Rockefeller in 1965.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to 66th Street?

Nearby attractions include Roosevelt House Public Policy Institute at Hunter College, New York City (2 min walk), Temple Emanu-El, New York City (3 min walk), Bernard Museum of Judaica, New York City (3 min walk), Pace Gallery, New York City (3 min walk).

How to get to 66th Street by public transport?

The nearest stations to 66th Street:

Metro

68th Street–Hunter College • Lines: <6>, 4, 6 (6 min walk)
Lexington Avenue–63rd Street • Lines: <F>, F, Q (7 min walk)

Bus

East 60th Street/Madison Avenue • Lines: Q32 (8 min walk)
East 59th Street & Madison Avenue • Lines: Q32 (10 min walk)

Train

Grand Central Terminal (30 min walk)