Columbia University
Columbia University
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Neighbourhood: Morningside Heights
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- 116th St – Columbia University • 5 min walk
- 116th St • 6 min walk
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Josie Iino
Vienna, Austria116 contributions
Jul. 2023 • Friends
My twin sister goes to Barnard, so I visit quite a bit. I don't understand why one would come visit Columbia if they were not visiting a student or considering attending the school, but there are some grand, beautiful, buildings here, and the location is altogether nice with a myriad of shops and restaurants, as expected of a student area.
Written July 24, 2023
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R. K. V.
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam2,518 contributions
Jul. 2023 • Family
lovely. impressive campus with lots of historical significance in a great area of New York. Well worth the visit
Written July 19, 2023
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bfltd0
London, UK668 contributions
May 2022
As we were staying in Harlem, we walked over to Morningside Heights through the park and looked around the Columbia University campus, as well as Riverside Park on the waterfront.
This university is huge. Lots of buildings in this area are part of the university.
After a long exploration (admittedly without a map or guide), we went for dinner at Tom's Restaurant, apparently a student favourite.
This university is huge. Lots of buildings in this area are part of the university.
After a long exploration (admittedly without a map or guide), we went for dinner at Tom's Restaurant, apparently a student favourite.
Written May 10, 2022
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Thomas V
Oakland, CA16,361 contributions
Nov. 2021
It is a major institution in the city with lots of important buildings. We came to see the Cathedral, but it was closed due to Covid. So we did a little walk around the campus, which was nice enough.
Written January 6, 2022
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FDinger
Florida1,322 contributions
Jul. 2021 • Family
My son is a prospective student for Columbia. There are no in-person tours due to COVID, so we did a self-tour while visiting NYC on vacation. The main campus is beautiful. The wide steps in front of the Low Memorial Library stretching out into the green-space in front of Butler Library is iconic and impressive. We roamed all around the various buildings and gardens, including a peek into St. Paul’s. It was all so stately and magnificent. We finished our tour with the bookstore. Even if you’re not a prospective student or parent, I recommend a visit to the Columbia University campus.
Written August 14, 2021
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Ramon A
Orlando, FL337 contributions
Jun. 2021 • Family
Doing several self guided tours with my children in their junior and senior years. I was pleasantly surprised by the beautiful campus and it's true campus feel. I assumed that because it was Manhattan it would be more "city like" and it was, but Manhattan can be as big or as small as you want to make it because the campus does pull you out and into its own environment. The campus was bright and extremely well maintained. It was historic and you can feel the history. One of the things I liked was that once you stepped foot on the campus the street noise just disappeared and the campus and large building on the outside blocked out the noise. Great campus!
Written June 8, 2021
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Ashok Ganapathy Iyer
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates1,468 contributions
Aug. 2019 • Business
My visit to Columbia University as a part of the Indian Delegation to GSAPP was the high point. The walk from 46th Street 9th Avenue to Columbia University juxtaposed by Central Park to my right and New York to my left was an urban galore
Written March 3, 2020
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walid m
Wilmington, NC1,095 contributions
Nov. 2019
A wonderful university campus to visit and walk through. Plenty of green space and food options in the area.
Written December 3, 2019
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RSM123123
Plano, TX815 contributions
Sep. 2019
Quick visit to the campus via subway from midtown. Very attractive urban campus and impressive student body (ACT 32-35). Easy to walk on foot and tour the campus. Vibrant bustle on campus now that school has started.
Written September 5, 2019
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stuartled
Mohegan Lake, NY2,422 contributions
Aug. 2019 • Family
Columbia University has a beautiful campus in the Morningside Heights section of Upper Manhattan. It is an oasis of green in the middle of the hustle and bustle of Manhattan. It’s an Ivy League school and it costs a bundle so if you can afford to go here you’re going to get a good education.
Written August 9, 2019
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Ronda R
11 contributions
Coming from central PA to visit Columbia University and would appreciate any travel directions and tips. Was thinking of driving to New Jersey and taking a ferry to do a visit of Columbia University but am open to thoughts and suggestions. Thanks for your time and help.
Aeligwenn
La Turballe1 contribution
Hi!
I would love to visit the campus but I'm coming next week, is the campus going to be open or does it close during summer holidays?
Bustravel88
Hong Kong, China209 contributions
It depends if you want to visit inside the buildings but even if you stay around the main buildings, you will still have a lot to see.
どこの空港が便利ですか？
るりるり
Kobe, Japan22 contributions
ニューヨークにあるJFK空港が便利です^_^
KELIE CROWE 1234
Marietta, GA1 contribution
Restaurants near Columbia for lunch?
mariaaba
Kenwood, CA424 contributions
Yes, walk to opposite side of campus entrance..lots on that end.
hazenclever
Brasilia, DF181 contributions
Quais os horários de visita à Universidade? Tem horário especial com guia em português ou espanhol?
Milton S
Fortaleza, CE793 contributions
Fui à Universidade de Columbia de dia (manhã e tarde), o campus é aberto ao público. Não busquei nenhum serviço de guia, mas você pode ver isso no Visitors Center da universidade, basta colocar no google "visitors center columbia university" (o TripAdvisor não deixa colar o link aqui).
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How long does it take to look around the entire campus
mondoroc
New York City, NY167 contributions
A full morning or afternoon would be good. Health sciences and sports facilities
are uptown about 70 blocks away. The new business school above 125th street will also be a stroll away. Its a sprawling campus and Barnard, union theological, Manhattan school of music and teachers college are adjacent and related campuses. Riverside church is also neighboring.
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- Hotels near Columbia University:
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- Restaurants near Columbia University:
- (0.04 km) Hamilton Deli
- (0.15 km) Strokos Gourmet Deli
- (0.20 km) The New York Basics
- (0.48 km) Levain Bakery - Harlem
- (0.40 km) Hungarian Pastry Shop
- Attractions near Columbia University:
- (0.16 km) Saint Paul Chapel
- (0.36 km) Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine
- (0.24 km) Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Art Gallery
- (0.29 km) The Episcopal Diocese Of New York
- (0.61 km) Riverside Park