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The Met Cloisters
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At the top of the hill located in fort Tryon, sits the met cloisters. Surrounded by greenery of plants, herbs and flowers that were grown and used during the Middle Ages.
Cobble stones walk ways, stained glass windows, wooden doors, aspes, fireplaces, religious iconography, tapestries, sculptures and relics. You will be in awww of of this little gem in that makes you feel like you’re anywhere else but New York City.
No matter the time of the year you visit, I suggest wearing comfortable shoes, because of what the building represents, there’s a lot of stairways, so it will be a lot of going up and down.
If you’re a New Yorker and can prove that by simply showing your ID, if not the admission fee will be $25.
You can choose to do the tour on your own, you can rent an audio guide for $6 or join one of the groups where you will get an extensive history lesson.
Over all you can do this trip within a half day and if you hold on to your ticket, you can also visit the met at Central Park the same day without having to pay again.
Overall this trip can be done in half day.
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How to get there:
This is New York City so it’s easy to get around if you don’t drive. Take the A train uptown to Dyckman or 190th street. From there you can walk up the hill which is going to take about 10-15mins but you can enjoy the beautiful views of the Hudson River to the Palisades.
Dyckman St
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If you wabt to enjoy the scenery this is the perfect way to do so, it’s about a 10-15 min walk up the hill.
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The other alternative which is easier is the uptown 1 train to 168th street, transfer to the M4 which takes you right up to the cloisters.
168 St - Washington Hts
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This is the easiet route because you can connect to the M4 bus that takes you right to the cloisters.
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Bus Stop M4
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Connect to this bus from 168st and it drops right in front if the museum.
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Where to eat while there:
You can pack a light snack or grab a bite to eat at any of these establishments near the museum.
Tryon Public House
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A 7min walk from the cloisters, they know for their burgers, wings, guac and chips.
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Halo Bistro Café
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Mexican inspired restaurant, know for their vegan tacos.
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The Park View
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Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, serves the typical American food such as pancakes, burgers, espresso and beers.
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Il Sole
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Italian-American restaurant know for their penne alla vodka, chicken scarpariello and eggplant parmigiana.
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Here’s some inspo:
One of the many outdoor gardens.
The view from the bottom of the hill.
Flowers that were grown and used during that time period.
Tapestries
If The museum cafe is open depending on the time of the yr you visit, this is their roasted turkey salad.
They have a small assortment of different salads, sandwiches, bagged snacks, water, juice, champagne and wine. Due to NY weather the cafe is only open from April to October.
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