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Riverside Church

Riverside Drive at 120th Street, 91 Claremont Ave, New York City, NY
212-870-6700
Ranked #183 of 707 attractions in New York City
4.0 of 5 stars 11 Reviews
Type: Religious Sites, Observation Decks/ Towers
Description: This church has a bell tower with an observation deck offering terrific views.
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Johnsburg, New York
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19 reviews 19 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

went to a friends wedding in Christs chapel. Beautifully done, excellent for an intimate wedding. Church is glorious.

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Brooklyn, New York
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57 reviews 57 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2012

The interior of the Riverside Church driaws your mind to a worshipfu state. The nave is large and yet it is still quite friendly. The music is good. The Tower is great to go up on a good day!

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San Francisco, California
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53 reviews 53 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 January 2012

Across the street from the General Grant Memorial, you should walk over and see the Riverside Church. It's quite beautiful, and a church is a church (I know...a bit jaded, but...) it's a lovely building.

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London, United Kingdom
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 October 2011

I toured the church which has a wonderful Nave and was privileged to have a visit up the tower which houses the bells and to hear them play. The tower sways in the wind and it is the highest building on Manhattan and from the tower you can see downtown to Ellis Island. The uptown Gray Line topless tour bus... More

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Independence, Mo
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
35 helpful votes 35 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 July 2011

I have been wantin g to attend this Church for over a year now- With my visit to NYC in July 2011 I finally got to. My partner lives in NYC- and we are pleased to find a supportive free thinking and open place of worship. We were plesantly surprised to be met at the taxi door with an umbrella... More

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Stonington, CT
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12 reviews 12 reviews
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2009

A beautiful old church right across from Grant's Tomb (also worth a look) - both free.

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Barcelona, Catalonia
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217 reviews 217 reviews
Reviews in 85 cities Reviews in 85 cities
184 helpful votes 184 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2012
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 January 2012
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Langenfeld, Germany
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198 reviews 198 reviews
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81 helpful votes 81 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 October 2011
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 August 2011
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