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Bronx Zoo
One of the largest metropolitan zoos in the world spanning 265 acres in New York City with over 6,000 animals.
21 km · about 25 min drive
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Roslyn Heights
New York, United States · North America
About Roslyn Heights
Roslyn Heights works well as a base: 21km from Bronx Zoo.
Roslyn Heights is in New York, United States, with about 6,600 people. You drive on the right here.
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What is there to see near Roslyn Heights?
Within an hour or so of Roslyn Heights: Bronx Zoo (21 km), Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum (26 km), Central Park (27 km), Moto Coffee Machine (27 km).
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The nearest famous roads are Hawk's Nest (Route 97).
Where is Roslyn Heights?
Roslyn Heights is in New York, United States.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 6,577
- Continent
- North America
- Country
- United States
- Region
- New York
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- Coordinates
- 40.7887, -73.6474
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Essential numbers in United States
AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.
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Worth the detour from Roslyn Heights
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
museum
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
Frank Lloyd Wright's iconic spiral masterpiece housing an outstanding collection of Impressionist and modern art.
26 km · about 30 min drive
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Central Park
An 843-acre urban oasis in the heart of Manhattan, one of the most visited urban parks in the world with meadows, lakes, and iconic bridges.
27 km · about 30 min drive
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Moto Coffee Machine
A New York motorcycle-themed specialty coffee spot where two-wheeled culture meets the city's cafe scene.
27 km · about 30 min drive
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art
America's largest art museum, with over two million works spanning 5,000 years of world culture.
27 km · about 30 min drive
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Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)
The most influential modern art museum in the world, home to Starry Night, Campbell's Soup Cans, and Les Demoiselles d'Avignon.
28 km · about 30 min drive
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American Museum of Natural History
A beloved New York institution famous for its dinosaur halls, dioramas, and the Rose Center's spectacular planetarium.
28 km · about 30 min drive
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Empire State Building
Legendary 102-storey Art Deco skyscraper that defined the New York City skyline when completed in 1931.
29 km · about 35 min drive
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