EVENT GUIDE DIRECTIONS & DINING
Location
The New York Academy of Medicine
1216 5th Avenue
New York, NY 10029
Directions
The Academy is located at the corner of Fifth Avenue and 103rd Street. The entrance is on 103rd Street.
By Subway
Take the 6 train to 103rd Street. Walk west on 103rd Street; after crossing Park Avenue, turn right and walk a few yards, and then turn left onto the path through the garden of Carver Houses to Madison Avenue. Continue west on 103rd Street almost to Fifth Avenue. The entrance to the Academy is on 103rd Street.
Or take the 2/3 train to Central Park North/110th Street. Walk one block east to Fifth Avenue, then south to 103rd Street.
From 42nd Street/Times Square:
Take Shuttle Train to 42nd Street / Grand Central and transfer to the #6 Train (Uptown) to 103rd Street.
Check the MTA website for updates on planned service changes.
By Bus
From south of 103rd Street:
On Madison Avenue, take a northbound M1, M2, M3, or M4 bus to 103rd Street. Walk west on 103rd Street almost to Fifth Avenue. The entrance to the Academy is on 103rd Street.
From north of 103rd Street:
On Fifth Avenue, take a southbound M1, M2, M3, or M4 bus to 103rd Street. The entrance to the Academy is on 103rd Street, on the southeast corner of the intersection of 103rd Street and Fifth Avenue.
From Grand Central Station/Grand Central Terminal:
Exit Grand Central Station and Terminal on 42nd Street at Vanderbilt Avenue. Walk one short block west to Madison Avenue and take the M1, M2, M3 or M4 (Northbound) bus 103rd Street. Walk west on 103rd Street almost to Fifth Avenue. The entrance to the Academy is on 103rd Street.
From Metro North/125th Street and Park Avenue:
Exit the station and take the M101 bus on Lexington Avenue southbound to East 102nd Street. Walk three blocks east to Fifth Avenue and proceed north to 103rd Street.
From Port Authority Bus Terminal:
Exit the terminal at the West 42nd Street exit. Proceed to Eighth Avenue and take the M42 Bus east to Madison Avenue. Transfer to the M1, M2, M3 or M4 (Northbound) bus 103rd Street. Walk west on 103rd Street almost to Fifth Avenue. The entrance to the Academy is on 103rd Street.
From Pennsylvania Station:
Exit the terminal at the West 33rd Street exit. Proceed to Eighth Avenue and take the M42 Bus east to Madison Avenue. Transfer to the M1, M2, M3 or M4 (Northbound) bus 103rd Street. Walk west on 103rd Street almost to Fifth Avenue. The entrance to the Academy is on 103rd Street.
By Car
From the FDR Drive (North or South), take the 96th Street exit. Turn left onto 96th Street, and drive straight until Madison Avenue. Turn right on Madison, and drive north to 103rd Street. Turn left, and the Academy is at the end of the block on the south side of the street.
Parking
There are several public parking lots in the area, including the following:
Manhattan Parking
10 East 102nd Street
(Between Fifth and Madison Avenues)
Standard Parking
14 East 103rd Street
(Between Fifth and Madison Avenues)
Limited availability due to construction on 103rd Street (as of September 2022)
Merit Parking
12 East 107th Street
(Between Fifth and Madison Avenues)
Will lunch be included?
Lunch is not included, you can browse our comprehensive lunch map below.
1. G&J's Pizzeria (188 East 104th Street)
Rating: 4.5 • Price Range: $1–10 • Walk Time: 9 min
Straightforward pizzeria
2. AB Fish Market (1878 3rd Avenue)
Rating: 4.5 • Price Range: $10–20 • Walk Time: 9 min
Chinese, Sushi, & Cajun/Creole
3. Frenchy Coffee NYC (129E East 102nd Street)
Rating: 4.6 • Price Range: $10–20 • Walk Time: 7 min
Casual, counter-serve outpost offering coffee, quiche, French pastries & other baked goods
4. Le Pain Quotidien (1399 Madison Avenue)
Rating: 4.2 • Price Range: $10–20 • Walk Time: 8 min
Classic light fare & organic breads from a rustic-chic bakery/cafe chain
5. Effy's Kitchen (1567 Lexington Avenue)
Rating: 4.4 • Price Range: $10–20 • Walk Time: 10 min
Funky bistro for American eats with espresso & tea drinks, smoothies, shakes, etc.
6. La Fonda (169 East 106th Street)
Rating: 4 • Price Range: $10–20 • Walk Time: 11 min
A diner-like neighborhood spot serving hearty Puerto Rican grub
7. Quechua Nostra (1634 Lexington Avenue)
Rating: 4.2 • Price Range: $10–20 • Walk Time: 7 min
Casual Peruvian spot also offering gourmet pizzas, pasta, & lunch specials
8. Teriyaki-go (1621 Lexington Avenue)
Rating: 4.5 • Price Range: $10–20 • Walk Time: 8 min
Japanese to-go including boxed lunches
9. Bawarchi (1546 Madison Avenue)
Rating: 3.8 • Price Range: $10–20 • Walk Time: 3 min
Compact eatery offering Indian food, including a lunch buffet
10. El Tepeyac Market: Dalila's Tacos (126 East 103rd Street)
Rating: 4.6 • Price Range: $10–20 • Walk Time: 6 min
Grocer specializing in Mexican & Latin American items
11. El Nuevo Caribeño (1675 Lexington Avenue)
Rating: 4.1 • Price Range: $10–20 • Walk Time: 8 min
Compact, laid-back eatery with a full bar dishing up classic Latin American main courses & sides
12. Conmigo (1410 Madison Avenue)
Rating: 4.4 • Price Range: $20–30 • Walk Time: 8 min
Authentic Mexican fare in a modern space
13. Plue (1575 Lexington Avenue)
Rating: 4.8 • Price Range: $20–30 • Walk Time: 9 min
Little Thai kitchen for curries, vegetarian dishes, & lunch specials
14. East Harlem Bottling Co. (1711 Lexington Avenue)
Rating: 4.6 • Price Range: $20–30 • Walk Time: 11 min
Cozy exposed-brick haunt with a patio offering bistro & brunch fare
15. Chu Ros Thai NYC (1590 Lexington Avenue)
Rating: 4.7 • Price Range: $20–30 • Walk Time: 9 min
Cute Thai restaurant
16. Earl's Beer and Cheese (1259 Park Avenue)
Rating: 4.6 • Price Range: $20–30 • Walk Time: 11 min
Craft brews pair with a cheese-focused menu
17. Alison (1651 Lexington Avenue)
Rating: 4.5 • Price Range: $30–50 • Walk Time: 7 min
Cozy, brick-lined restaurant with a homey ambiance serving New American dishes, wine & craft beer