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Morningside Heights

Morningside Heights offers large religious and civic buildings: Saint John the Divine, Grant’s Tomb and Riverside Church. Their scale is visible outside; decide which interior or tour you want before planning the visit.

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Church of Notre Dame
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Understanding Morningside Heights

Construction of Saint John the Divine began in 1892 and remains unfinished. Its continuing building history explains a working religious institution as well as a sightseeing destination.

Grant's Tomb was completed in 1897 to John Duncan's design. It holds Ulysses S. Grant and Julia Dent Grant.

Places to explore

  • Cathedral of Saint John the Divine

    Amsterdam Avenue at West 112th Street

    Choose sightseeing entry or a published guided tour. The cathedral distinguishes paid sightseeing from prayer and meditation, which are welcomed without charge. Check changes around services.

    Read the NYFE place guide

  • General Grant National Memorial

    Riverside Drive

    Visit the mausoleum and use the separate visitor center for interpretation. NPS lists free admission without a general-visit reservation. Consult current opening periods before traveling.

    Read the NYFE place guide

  • Riverside Church

    490 Riverside Drive

    Check building entry, nave availability and guided tower tours separately, then choose the visit you want.

    Read the NYFE place guide

Planning a visit

The cathedral lists the 1, B or C to Cathedral Parkway–110th Street. Riverside lists the 1 to 116th Street. Choose your destination and check current service.

Riverside identifies 91 Claremont Avenue as its accessible entrance. Check the access arrangements for any tower tour and the station approach separately.

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