96th Street, New York City

Name: 96th Street
Address: New York City, United States

#1012 among attractions in New York City

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96th Street is a major two-way street on the Upper East Side and Upper West Side sections of the New York City borough of Manhattan. It runs in two major sections: between the FDR Drive and Fifth Avenue on the Upper East Side, and between Central Park West and Henry Hudson Parkway on the Upper West Side. The two segments are connected by the 97th Street transverse across Central Park, which links the disconnected segments of 96th and 97th Streets on each side. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 40°47'39"N, 73°58'13"W

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

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96th Street – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Smoke, The Pool, Bard Graduate Center, Saint Ignatius of Antioch Episcopal Church.

0.5 miN
Dancing, Nightlife
Smoke, New York City
13 min walk • Nestled in the heart of New York City's vibrant Upper West Side, Smoke Jazz & Supper Club-Lounge stands as a beacon for the modern jazz scene. This esteemed venue is renowned for its intimate atmosphere and dedication to the preservation and innovation of jazz music.
0.6 miE
Forest
The Pool, New York City
15 min walk • Nestled within the bustling metropolis of New York City lies a serene escape known as The Pool, a lesser-known gem located in the North Woods of Central Park. This tranquil oasis offers a respite from the city's frenetic energy and is a perfect spot for tourists...
0.6 miS
Museum
Bard Graduate Center, New York City
15 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.
0.5 miSW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Saint Ignatius of Antioch Episcopal Church, New York City
13 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 miSW
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.
0.6 miN
Park
Straus Park, New York City
15 min walk • Straus Park is a small landscaped park on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, at the intersection of Broadway, West End Avenue, and 106th Street.
0.5 miW
Memorial, Monuments and statues
Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument, New York City
12 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 miS
Synagogue, Neoclassical architecture
The Jewish Center, New York City
13 min walk • The Jewish Center is one of America's premier Orthodox synagogues and Modern Orthodox congregations, in New York City.
~1010 ftNE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Trinity Lutheran Church of Manhattan, New York City
5 min walk • Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church of Manhattan is a Lutheran church located at 164 West 100th Street just east of Amsterdam Avenue, on the Upper West Side of Manhattan in New York City. It was founded in 1888 as the German Evangelical Lutheran Church to serve German immigrants moving into the Upper West Side.
~1830 ftS
Park
West Side Community Garden, New York City
9 min walk • The West Side Community Garden is a privately owned park in Manhattan, New York City, United States. It is located between West 89th Street and West 90th Street in the middle of the block between Amsterdam Avenue and Columbus Avenue.
~810 ftSW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Advent Lutheran Church, New York City
4 min walk • Advent Lutheran Church is a church affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America located in the Upper West Side, Manhattan, New York City. The church building was designed by the architectural firm of William Appleton Potter.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to 96th Street?

Nearby attractions include Holy Name of Jesus Roman Catholic Church, New York City (1 min walk), Symphony Space, New York City (4 min walk), Congregation Ohab Zedek, New York City (4 min walk), Broadway United Church of Christ, New York City (4 min walk).

How to get to 96th Street by public transport?

The nearest stations to 96th Street:

Bus

W 96 St & Amsterdam Av • Lines: M106, M96 (1 min walk)
Broadway & West 97th Street • Lines: M104 (3 min walk)

Metro

96th Street • Lines: 1, 2, 3, A, B, C (9 min walk)
103rd Street • Lines: 1 (10 min walk)