Riverside Church

Built by the Rockefeller family in 1930, this Gothic beauty overlooks the Hudson River, and in good weather you can climb 355ft to the observation deck for expansive river views. The church rings its 74 carillon bells, the largest grouping in the world, with an extraordinary 20-ton bass bell (also the world’s largest), at noon and 3pm on Sunday. Interdenominational services are held at 10:45am on Sunday, with free Tours of the architectural marvel available to the public immediately following. You can also catch frequent high-quality events such as concerts and lectures, many with an activist, multiculti, queer-friendly and anti-war bent.