bucket list takedown: the cloisters
I’m proud to announce that with under a week left in New York City, I’m more than halfway through my bucket list! Aaand curtsy.
Fourth on my list was The Cloisters, a satellite section of The Metropolitan Museum of Art dedicated solely to Medieval art and architecture, located at the very northwestern tip of Manhattan. To get to The Cloisters, you can catch the subway from anywhere in Manhattan ($2.25 for a single ride), but it requires a few line transfers if you’re heading from the Met building on the Upper East Side. Coming up from the subway stop at 190th street, you feel as though you’re in rural Connecticut rather than blocks away from Harlem.
You can opt to take bus through Fort Tyron Park to the Cloisters doorstep, but I highly recommend making the walk along the Hudson instead. It will only set you back 15 minutes (or a half hour if you’re like us and stop every few feet to snap some photos), and the views are phenomenal.
The Cloister’s itself was built in 1938, but actual architectural structures from Medieval Europe were incorporated into its foundation. Each room features fireplaces, original stained glass windows, furniture, and art from countries across Europe and spanning centuries.
For anyone visiting Manhattan, this is a site-seeing MUST, if only for the walk through Fort Tyron park.
Four items down, three to go. Wish me luck on my final week!
yours truly,
the wino
Lazy Travelers
The Lazy Travelers are two transatlantic best friends who have mastered the art of exploring a new city. Though Ashley is based in London and Carolyn is in Philadelphia, we'll use any excuse to reunite around the world. We’re professional bar hoppers, pub crawlers, and food testers, and you’ll never see us zipping around, checking things off a list of “must-sees.”
17 Comments
ciableu
Great info and photos. A place not everyone might hear of except from a “local”. Thanks and good luck in your new adventure.
the lazy travelers
definitely recommended, it was beautiful! also, much like the met: though their suggested donation is $25, you’re encouraged to give what you can–we opted to pay $5 for our entrance fee. xo!
the Hubs
The views across the river with the leaves changing were awesome!
Suzy
I had no idea the Cloisters existed. It’s definitely on my list the next time I’m in New York.
the lazy travelers
you’ll love it! we can’t recommend it enough–just make sure you pick a day when the weather is gorgeous so you can fully enjoy the park 🙂
John
The Cloisters are one of the few remaining spots on my NYC bucket list….next time for sure! I love the concept of being whisked away to medieval Europe in Manhattan.
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Lazy Travelers
we weren’t entirely sure what to expect but it ended up being one of our favorite things we’ve done in the city!
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Raul (ilivetotravel in Twitter)
Very cool! I have always heard about The Cloisters but didn’t have a clear idea of what is was. Now I do and I WANT to see it! Cheers!
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Lazy Travelers
it’s a really quick & easy commute from manhattan–especially from the upper west side. definitely worth the trip!
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Charu
The thought of them assembled bit by bit shows great vision–I really miss my days up at Inwood…thanks for bringing back memories!
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Lazy Travelers
we loved learning about the history. inwood doesn’t get enough credit–it really was pretty up there!
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Pola (@jettingaround)
It’s hard to believe the building is in NYC. Very cool.
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Lazy Travelers
it really didn’t feel remotely close to the city–it was hard to believe we were still in manhattan. definitely recommend going in the fall when the leaves are changing!
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Francesca
Love the pictures! I’m so ready for fall 🙂 When I finally get to NYC, The Cloisters will be on my list!
Lazy Travelers
SO ready for fall!
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craig zabransky (@StayAdventurous)
this place is the perfect date in NYC, especially in the fall.
stay adventurous, Craig
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Lazy Travelers
we were in a group, but can definitely imagine it being perfect for dates!
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