Riverside Park (along Hudson River) - 2 blocks Cathedral of St. John the Divine (massive medieval-style cathedral begun in 1892) - 3 blocks Central Park - 4 blocks Columbia University - 7 blocks Grant's Tomb - 1 mile Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum - 2 miles Metropolitan Museum of Art - 2 miles American Museum of Natural History - 2 miles Lincoln Center - 2.5 miles Empire State Building - 4.5 miles Bronx Zoo/Wildlife Conservation Park - 9 miles LaGuardia Airport (LGA): Approximate driving time is 25 minutes and distance is 9 miles. John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK): Approximate driving time is 40 minutes and distance is 19 miles. Newark International Airport (EWR): Approximate driving time is 45 minutes and distance is 21 miles. Driving directions from LaGuardia: Take Grand Central Pkwy west to I-278. Exit to Manhattan/Randalls-Ward Is/Downing Stadium, then take the Triboro Bridge (pay toll). Exit to 2nd Ave/125th St, and bear left onto E 125th St. Turn left on 7th Ave, then turn right on Cathedral Pkwy. Turn left on Columbus Ave, then turn right on W 107th St. The hotel is on the left. Driving directions from JFK: Take I-678 north, then take Exit 10 to Grand Central Pkwy. Take I 278. Exit to Manhattan/Randalls-Ward Is/Downing Stadium, then take the Triboro Bridge (pay toll). Exit to 2nd Ave/125th St, and bear left onto E 125th St. Turn left on 7th Ave, then turn right on Cathedral Pkwy. Turn left on Columbus Ave, then turn right on W 107th St. The hotel is on the left. Driving directions from Newark: Follow signs to take US 1/US 9 north to I-95 (New Jersey Tpke) north (toll road). Take I-495 to the Lincoln Tunnel and exit to West Side Hwy/40th St. Turn left on W 42nd St, then turn right on SR 9A (West Side Hwy). Exit to W 96th St, then turn left on Broadway. Turn right on W 106th St, then left on Amsterdam Ave, then left again on W 107th St. The hotel is on the left. Getting there: The best option from any of the airports is a shuttle van ($16–25), although large groups may prefer a taxi (more than $36). Other transportation options, including express buses and JFK's Air Train, are less expensive ($5–15), but do not go to individual hotels. Travelers would need to complete the trip by subway or taxi. (All fees subject to change without notice.) Getting around: The subway is a good option for getting around town, especially during heavy traffic (less than $5; fees subject to change without notice). Taxis are another good choice. Rental cars are not recommended. |