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Here is information about getting to the Lincoln Center, as well as ammenities in the neighborhood!


Getting to the Lincoln Center Area.

By subway

Take the 1 train to 66th Street-Lincoln Center. Please be aware that the southernmost entrance to the subway, in front of Avery Fisher Hall, is closed to accomodate the redevelopment of the North Campus. You can also take the 2 or 3 trains to 72nd Street and walk six blocks south.

By bus

Take the M5, M7, M10, M11, M66, M72 or M104, all of which stop within a block of Lincoln Center. Because of the redevelopment project at Lincoln Center, the locations of some bus stops have been shifted slightly. See LincolnCenter.org for more information.

Driving

Lincoln Center sits between 64th and 66th streets on Broadway.

From the West by Car

  • George Washington Bridge: Follow signs to the Henry Hudson Parkway. Take the “Downtown” Exit at 79th Street to West End Avenue. Turn right on West End Avenue and continue downtown to 65th Street.
  • Lincoln Tunnel: When exiting tunnel, follow signs to “42nd Street – Uptown.” Make a left on 42nd Street, then turn right on 10th Avenue, continuing uptown to West 65th Street (10th Avenue becomes Amsterdam Avenue at about 64th Street).
  • Holland Tunnel: Upon exiting tunnel, follow signs for “Uptown.” Take 11th Avenue North to 65th Street and make a right towards Broadway (11th Avenue becomes West End Avenue at about 65th Street). Turn left on 65th Street.

From the East by Car

  • Across Town: Travel across 60th Street to 10th Avenue. Turn right on 10th Avenue and continue to West 65th Street (10th Avenue becomes Amsterdam Avenue at about 64th Street).
  • Triboro Bridge: Choose Manhattan lanes on bridge and take exit marked for FDR Drive. Continue south on FDR Drive to 63rd Street. Exit and travel across town via 66th Street through Central Park to West End Avenue. Turn left on West End Avenue, then turn left on West 65th Street.

Parking at Lincoln Center

Look for garage entrances on left and right in the middle of the block between Amsterdam Avenue and Broadway, on 62nd Street between Amsterdam Avenue and Broadway, and on 66th Street between Amsterdam Avenue and Broadway. Parking will be available at all times during construction; however, there may be times when, due to the construction schedule, access to the garages is rerouted. At those times, follow the signage, or direction of security personnel.

Box Office Information

The Box Office of Alice Tully Hall is open Monday – Saturday 10 AM – 6 PM, and on Sunday 12 – 6 PM

The CMS Ticketing office is on the 10th floor of the Rose Building. We are delighted to help you with your ticketing needs in person or on the phone M-F 10 AM to 5 PM. We are also available by phone on Sunday from 10 AM – 4 PM.

Construction at Lincoln Center

Visitors to Lincoln Center should be aware that a major multi-year construction and renovation project continues at Lincoln Center. More specific information is available on our site in Key Changes, and at Lincoln Center’s website, LincolnCenter.org.

Amenities in the Area

The new Alice Tully Hall features a brand new restaurant, at65, featuring light fare all day long and during concerts. In addition, concert-goers can enjoy drinks and snacks at two mobile bars in the Morgan Stanley Lobby during concerts.

There are a number of restaurants in the area, offering everything from a quick bite to a full course dinner.

Want a quick pre-concert coffee or light snack?

  • The Espresso Bar in the lobby of Avery Fisher Hall is open from 5-8 when there is a concert in that hall.
  • Europan Bakery and Café on the east side of Columbus Avenue between 65th and 66th streets offers salads, sandwiches, pastries, and more.
  • Le Pain Quotidien on 65th Street just east of Broadway features healthy sandwiches and other lighter fare.
  • The 4th floor café at Barnes and Noble carries coffee and pastries.
  • Balducci’s on 66th between Broadway and Amsterdam has a fine take-out deli.

You can enjoy a fine meal before or after the concert at:

  • Rosa Mexicano on Columbus Avenue at 62nd Street
  • Josephina’s on Broadway between 63rd and 64th streets
  • Fiorello’s on Broadway between 63rd and 64th streets
  • Sushi-a-go-go on Broadway between 63rd and 64th streets
  • Shun Lee on 65th Street, Picholine on 64th Street

There are many more restaurants in the immediate area, and inclusion here does not imply any endorsement.

There is a Chase ATM on the concourse level of the Metropolitan Opera House. Several additional bank branches are within several blocks of Lincoln Center.

You can purchase an arts-related gift or Lincoln Center souvenir at one of several shops on the Lincoln Center campus. The Lincoln Center Performing Arts Shop on the concourse level and The Metropolitan Opera Shop on the main level of the Metropolitan Opera House both carry a wide variety of merchandise. The Juilliard Bookstore on the Plaza level above Alice Tully Hall is a great place to find scores and books on music. Only limited CDs will be available during CMS concerts at Ethical Culture.

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