National Track and Field Hall of Fame, New York City

#1186 among attractions in New York City

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The National Track and Field Hall of Fame is a museum operated by The Armory Foundation in conjunction with USA Track & Field. It is located within the Armory Foundation at 216 Fort Washington Avenue, between 168th and 169th Streets, in Washington Heights, in the New York City borough of Manhattan. The stated goal of the Hall is to reflect upon, appreciate, and honor the past by saluting Americans who have made important contributions to the history of Track and Field. Inductees to the Hall of Fame include athletes, coaches, contributors, officials, event directors, journalists and administrators. USA Track & Field has been inducting members into the Hall since 1974. Currently there are 254 people enshrined. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 40°50'32"N, 73°56'29"W

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Upper Manhattan (Washington Heights)New York City United States

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National Track and Field Hall of Fame – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Hispanic Society of America, Boxers NYC Washington Heights, George Washington Bridge, American Academy of Arts and Letters.

0.7 miSW
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
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Nightlife, Dancing
Boxers NYC Washington Heights, New York City
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0.8 miNW
Span connecting Manhattan and New Jersey
George Washington Bridge, New York City
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0.7 miSW
Museum
American Academy of Arts and Letters, New York City
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0.6 miNW
Vernacular architecture, Lighthouse, View point
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0.5 miE
Bridge, Scenic walking areas, Historical place
High Bridge, New York City
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0.7 miNE
Park
Highbridge Park, New York City
17 min walk • Highbridge Park is a public park on the western bank of the Harlem River in Washington Heights, Manhattan, New York City. It stretches between 155th Street and Dyckman Street in Upper Manhattan.
0.6 miSW
Church, Beaux-Arts architecture, Neo-renaissance architecture
Our Lady of Esperanza Church, New York City
17 min walk • The Church of Our Lady of Esperanza is a Roman Catholic parish church in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York, located at 624 West 156th Street between Broadway and Riverside Drive in the Washington Heights neighborhood of Upper Manhattan in New York City.
0.6 miN
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Fort Washington Collegiate Church, New York City
17 min walk • Fort Washington Collegiate Church is a Collegiate Reformed Protestant Dutch Church located at Magaw Place and 181st Street in the Washington Heights neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City.
0.6 miN
Park
Fort Washington Park, New York City
17 min walk • Fort Washington Park is a public park located in the Washington Heights section of Upper Manhattan in New York City. It runs along the banks of the Hudson River next to Riverside Drive and the Henry Hudson Parkway from West 155th Street to Dyckman Street.
0.5 miNE
Church
St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church, New York City
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to National Track and Field Hall of Fame?

Nearby attractions include Washington Heights-Inwood War Memorial, New York City (4 min walk), Mitchel Square Park, New York City (4 min walk), Malcolm X and Dr. Betty Shabazz Memorial and Educational Center, New York City (5 min walk), Audubon Ballroom, New York City (6 min walk).

How to get to National Track and Field Hall of Fame by public transport?

The nearest stations to National Track and Field Hall of Fame:

Metro

168th Street • Lines: 1, A, C (4 min walk)
175th Street • Lines: A (10 min walk)

Bus

Saint Nicholas Avenue & West 173rd Street • Lines: M3 (7 min walk)
Amsterdam Avenue & West 173rd Street • Lines: M101 (10 min walk)

Train

Yankees–East 153rd Street (33 min walk)
Morris Heights (36 min walk)