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Manhattan Car Rental and Morningside Heights

Regional Information

Theatre and Art

Make your way to Morningside Heights during your Manhattan car rental vacation and enjoy an area of the city that's a little less hectic. Located in Manhattan, Morningside Heights is known chiefly as the home of institutions like Barnard College, Columbia University and the Manhattan School of Music. The Cathedral of Saint John the Divine is also in the area, as is Riverside Church, Union Theological Seminary in the City of New York and the Jewish Seminary of America. Students and young couples flock to this area thanks to relatively (by New York City standards) affordable housing, making it a great place for youthful travelers. Manhattan car rental customers will find plenty to see and do in the area; read on to learn more!

Location, location, location

Morningside Heights is a great place to visit if you want to try and avoid the busiest parts of Manhattan. The area is relatively isolated from the hubbub thanks to the two parks, Morningside and Riverside, located to the east and west. The Upper West Side lies to the south, while Harlem is at the northern border. The streets that form the actual boundaries are 110th Street to the south, Riverside Drive to the west, 125th Street to the north and Morningside Drive to the east. Customers of Action Manhattan Car Rental can transverse the central part of the neighbourhood by cruising down Broadway.

Get schooled in Morningside Heights

Customers of Action Manhattan Car Rentals may hear Morningside Heights referred to in a number of ways. These include Bloomingdale Village and the Acropolis of New York. The most common nickname is the Academic Acropolis, thanks to the area's concentration of post-secondary institutions. The neighbourhood also sits on one of the highest natural points in Manhattan. Much of the neighbourhood proper houses the campus of Columbia University, which also owns a large amount of non-campus real estate. Take a drive through the neighbourhood in your Manhattan car rental and you'll find Bank Street College of Education, Barnard College and St. Hilda's & St. Hugh's School. There's even a nursery school in the area for the youngsters.

Landmarks worth checking out

There are a number of great landmarks located in the Morningside Heights neighbourhood. These include Grant's Tomb, International House and St. Luke's Hospital. There's also a famous restaurant in the area - Tom's Restaurant. Located at Broadway and West 112th Street, this quaint little dinner is has become known as the daily hangout of the characters on the television sitcom Seinfeld. Customers of Action Manhattan Car Rentals can get a close-up look at this property by booking a seat on the regular Seinfeld New York Tour conducted by Kenny Kramer.

Famous residents

A number of famous New Yorkers have resided in the Morningside Heights neighbourhood. George Gershwin once lived on 110th Street in the neighbourhood, while Cecil B. De Mille lived on 114th Street. Comedian George Carlin grew up on 121st Street, while singer/songwriter Fiona Apple grew up in the Morningside Gardens Co-Op residence.

A little known Manhattan gem

Customers of Action Manhattan Car Rental rarely visit Morningside Heights, unless they have a prearranged appointment at the university. The area is well worth a trip however, thanks to charming restaurants and friendly residents. During your visit to the area, Action Manhattan Car Rental recommends dropping in at the Ding Dong Lounge on Columbus Avenue for drink, or the Smoke and Jazz Club and Lounge on Broadway for an evening of live entertainment. Old-school Italian cooking is available at Max SoHa on Amsterdam Avenue, while fantastic fried chicken is all the rave at 107 West on Broadway. The two large parks on either side of the neighbourhood are also worth visiting, as they feature great walking paths and beautiful views.

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