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A large and historically important Protestant church and center of progressive social activism. Also neo-Gothic.
Riverside Church is an interdenominational church in the Morningside Heights neighborhood of Manhattan in New York City, United States. The church is associated with the American Baptist Churches USA, the Association of Welcoming and Affirming Baptists and the United Church of Christ. The present church building was conceived by philanthropist businessman and Baptist John D. Rockefeller Jr. in conjunction with Baptist minister Harry Emerson Fosdick, designated to be a large, interdenominational church in Morningside Heights, which is surrounded by academic institutions.
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Another conservatory of music.
Grant's Tomb
General Ulysses S. Grant and his wife are buried in this imposing mausoleum, the largest tomb in North America. If you come when it is closed, you can still see the impressive facade, but coming during open hours gives you the opportunity to view the murals, the tomb and various documentation inside. Across Riverside Drive, there is a viewpoint to look across the Hudson River, a museum, gift shop and restrooms.
Miller Theater is Columbia University's main performing arts venue and is well known for its classical music performances.
A famous Ivy League college that has existed since British colonial times, when it was called King's College. The campus is closed to non-affiliates. To visit the campus, you will need a guest pass issued by a Columbia affiliate or sign up for a campus tour.