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Columbia University

116th Street, New York City, NY 10027
212 854 1754
Ranked #167 of 707 attractions in New York City
4.0 of 5 stars 29 Reviews
Type: Educational Sites
Description: Find this Ivy League university on the Upper West Side.
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Corpus Christi, Texas
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36 reviews 36 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2012 via mobile
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Columbia is a beautiful campus located in Harlem, it was a sunny spring day when I visited. Kids were sitting out on the steps of the library enjoying the weather. The architecture is amazing, if you are in the area, go see one of the best universities in the United States.

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New York City, New York
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100 reviews 100 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 March 2012

One of the best universities in the world. They never moved out of Harlem, even whenit was at rock bottom. A true New York institution.

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Brooklyn, New York
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2012

You get a real feel for this institution and the power if personifies by just walking the commons off Broadway. And having relatives there, made it much more "real"

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Bronx, New York
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40 reviews 40 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 January 2012
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If you attend this school you know that your money or your time won't be in wasted.

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Brigantine, New Jersey
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61 reviews 61 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 January 2012

if you are in the neighborhood, check out the campus - you;ve seen it in the movies

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New York City, New York
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 December 2011

It's a great opportunity to see another part of NYC - and a real campus in the middle of the city

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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
45 helpful votes 45 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 November 2011

This is a classic campus in Manhattan. The atmosphere is warm. It is nice to see all the students walking around and see the diversity that exists. It is a place to admire the details in the buildings architecture.

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Columbia, South Carolina
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164 reviews 164 reviews
Reviews in 47 cities Reviews in 47 cities
72 helpful votes 72 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 September 2011

Stopped to check the campus out. My overall impression was that is was okay-nothing memorable. Yes it's quiet compared to the rest of NYC, and it was nice to visit this historic campus. Overall there was no wow factor. I left other Ivy league schools being impressed. Not so with Columbia.

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La Quinta, California
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 August 2011
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This beautiful campus is located in the heart of uptown Manhattan. Classic. When visiting, notice all of the areas that were used in films and TV. This area is very safe and easily accessible. We will visit again.

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Gainesville, Florida
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108 reviews 108 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
199 helpful votes 199 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2010
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We were walking around this area of town and decided to stop and take a look at Columbia's Quadrangle. It's a part of history and was neat to see all the students, prospective students and parents walking around. Getting in was tough to find, but we found an entrance on the east side. While you are there stop in St.... More

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