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Experience the epitome of prestige. Established in 1754, Columbia University in New York is one of the world's oldest and most respected universities. Located at 2960 Broadway, Columbia is the academic pride of New York. Park your Manhattan car rental and explore the historic campus, take in a sporting event, walk in the footsteps of former US presidents, or enjoy a cultural event. As a private university, Columbia, nicknamed the Lions, has developed national recognition for excellence in academics, athletics, social atmosphere, and student services. As you walk through the picturesque campus, you'll realize why Columbia is a considered one of the premier universities on the globe. On your next Manhattan car rental excursion, educate yourself with a trip to Columbia University.

Take a tour of the Campus

As you walk across the campus at Columbia, you'll see stunning architecture, statues, art, and a vibrant student body. Campus tours are available Monday through Friday and last approximately one hour. Tours are scheduled at varying times throughout the summer, so the only way to assure you're on time is to check the Columbia website. On your tour, you'll see historic spots including Low Library, Earl Hall, and The Scholars Lion. As you walk through the campus, don't be surprised to see a few other familiar locations. The Columbia University campus has been used in more than thirty major motion pictures. Make a memory of your own as you tour Columbia University on your next Manhattan car rental excursion.

Hear the Lions roar

As the clock ticks down, you'll feel a surge of excitement rush through your body. Cheer on the Lions and hear the Columbia athletes roar. Home to 29 teams that compete in the NCAA, Columbia is well known for both academics and athletics. If you're looking for tickets to an affordable and exciting sporting event with your Manhattan car rental, check out a game at the Lawrence A. Wien Stadium or at the Baker Athletics Complex. Popular teams at Columbia include football, wrestling, basketball, volleyball, and baseball. Get your tickets to an upcoming event at Columbia and hear the roar of your Manhattan car rental as well as the roar of the Lions.

Walk in the footsteps of greatness

Sitting beside a fountain, climbing the steps to Low Library, or strolling along College Walk, you can be assured that you are walking in the footsteps of greatness. Among Columbia University alumni, you'll find 39 Nobel Prize winners, 2 Presidents of the United States, foreign diplomats, movie stars, musicians, and professional athletes. Columbia alumni include Theodore Roosevelt, Barack Obama, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Art Garfunkel, J.D. Salinger, Lou Gehrig, Langston Hughes, Alicia Keys, and Julia Stiles ...just to name a few of Columbia's famous alumni. On your next Manhattan car rental excursion, visit the academic mecca that molded these individuals into the influential individuals they came to be.

Culture yourself at Columbia

In New York City, it's easy to find a large gallery, museum, or Broadway theatre in your Manhattan Car Rental. Escape the large crowds and expensive admissions and visit Columbia University. As the starting point for many of the world's best-known writers, poets, artists, actors, and musicians, it only makes sense to culture yourself at Columbia University. Park your Manhattan car rental vehicle and enjoy an afternoon or evening at the School of the Arts, Center for Jazz Studies, Leroy Neiman Center for Print Studies, Miller Theatre, or Wallach Gallery. The art department and clubs at Columbia frequently hold exhibits and performances highlighting their talents. For more information, or for help planning your Manhattan car rental trip to Columbia University, feel free to visit http://www.columbia.edu/.

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