Morningside Heights is best known as the home of Columbia University, Barnard College, and the Manhattan School of Music. Beyond the student population, this neighborhood is perfect for anyone looking for an energetic scene with a no-frills attitude. Chic coffee shops, cheap eats, and chill bars can be found all along Broadway and Amsterdam Avenue. Located along the Hudson River, Riverside Park offers bike trails, sports fields, playgrounds, and a skate park. And if that's not enough, head over to Morningside Park where you’ll find a baseball field, basketball courts, and a beautiful pond. Hundreds of acres of green space and a lifestyle scene built on affordability make Morningside Heights hard to beat.