Revson Fountain, New York City

Name: Revson Fountain
Address: New York City, United States

#113 among attractions in New York City

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The Revson Fountain is a striking feature of New York City's cultural landscape, located at the heart of Lincoln Center, one of the world's leading performing arts venues. This modernist fountain, named after Charles Revson, the founder of Revlon cosmetics, serves as a social hub and an architectural landmark in the city.

The Revson Fountain was initially designed by architect Philip Johnson and unveiled in the 1960s. It underwent a significant renovation in 2009 by Diller Scofidio + Renfro, which modernized the fountain and its surrounding plaza. The updated design includes advanced water effects and lighting, allowing for a spectacular display that captivates visitors both during the day and at night.

Visitors to the Revson Fountain can enjoy its dynamic water shows, which are often synchronized with music, creating an immersive sensory experience. The fountain is not only a place to admire the harmony of water and light but also an ideal spot for relaxation amidst the bustling city. The surrounding plaza offers seating where tourists and locals alike can pause and take in the ambiance of Lincoln Center's vibrant arts scene.

Coordinates: 40°46'20"N, 73°59'0"W

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

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Revson Fountain – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Deutsche Bank Center, The Shops at Columbus Circle, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Metropolitan Opera House.

~1390 ftS
Tower, Architecture, Building
Deutsche Bank Center, New York City
7 min walk • The Deutsche Bank Center, formerly known as Time Warner Center, stands as a modern mixed-use landmark in the bustling heart of New York City. This towering complex, located at Columbus Circle on the southwest corner of Central Park, is an emblem of 21st-century urban...
~1440 ftS
Shopping, Shopping centre
The Shops at Columbus Circle, New York City
7 min walk • The Shops at Columbus Circle is an upscale shopping mall in Deutsche Bank Center, a skyscraper complex in Manhattan, New York City. It is located at Columbus Circle, next to the southwestern corner of Central Park.
~510 ftNW
Premier New York City arts complex
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, New York City
3 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Manhattan, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts stands as a beacon of cultural sophistication and an emblem of artistic excellence. This iconic building complex, situated on 16.3 acres in the Upper West Side, is New York City's premier...
~400 ftNW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Metropolitan Opera House, New York City
2 min walk • The Metropolitan Opera House is an opera house located on Broadway at Lincoln Square on the Upper West Side of Manhattan in New York City. Part of Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, the theater was designed by Wallace K. Harrison. It opened in 1966, replacing the original 1883 Metropolitan Opera House at Broadway and 39th Street.
~560 ftN
Theater
Lincoln Arcade, New York City
3 min walk • The Lincoln Arcade was a commercial building near Lincoln Square in the Upper West Side of Manhattan, New York City, just west of Central Park.
~1630 ftS
Street, Fountain, Monuments and statues
Columbus Circle, New York City
8 min walk • Columbus Circle is a traffic circle and heavily trafficked intersection in the New York City borough of Manhattan, located at the intersection of Eighth Avenue, Broadway, Central Park South, and Central Park West, at the southwest corner of Central Park.
~220 ftSW
Theater, Postmodern architecture, Concerts and shows
David H. Koch Theater, New York City
2 min walk • The David H. Koch Theater is a theater for ballet, modern and other forms of dance, part of the Lincoln Center, at the intersection of Columbus Avenue and 63rd Street in the Lincoln Square neighborhood of Manhattan in New York City.
~210 ftNE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
David Geffen Hall, New York City
1 min walk • David Geffen Hall is a concert hall in New York City's Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts complex on Manhattan's Upper West Side. The 2,738-seat auditorium opened in 1962, and is the home of the New York Philharmonic.
~440 ftSW
Park
Damrosch Park, New York City
3 min walk • Damrosch Park is a 2.4-acre park that includes the Guggenheim Bandshell in New York City at Amsterdam Avenue and West 62nd Street on the south side of the Metropolitan Opera House and west of the David H.
~490 ftNE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Alice Tully Hall, New York City
3 min walk • Alice Tully Hall is a concert hall at the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts in Upper West Side, Manhattan, New York City. It is named for Alice Tully, a New York performer and philanthropist whose donations assisted in the construction of the hall.
~320 ftN
Monuments and statues
Reclining Figure, New York City
2 min walk • Reclining Figure 1963–5 is a statue by Henry Moore. The original two-part bronze statue of a human figure was commissioned for the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts in New York City, where it has been displayed outdoors since 1965 in a pool of water to the north of the new Metropolitan Opera House.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Revson Fountain?

Nearby attractions include David Geffen Hall, New York City (1 min walk), David H. Koch Theater, New York City (2 min walk), Dante Park, New York City (2 min walk), Reclining Figure, New York City (2 min walk).

How to get to Revson Fountain by public transport?

The nearest stations to Revson Fountain:

Bus

Broadway & West 64th Street • Lines: M104, M7 (2 min walk)
Columbus Avenue & West 66th Street • Lines: M11, M7 (4 min walk)

Metro

66th Street–Lincoln Center • Lines: 1, 2 (3 min walk)
59th Street–Columbus Circle • Lines: 1, A, B, C, D (8 min walk)

Ferry

Midtown/West 39th Street (35 min walk)