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34 WAC Magazine | wac.net club life reciprocal club Options abound in New York City Enjoy these university clubs—no degree required By Amanda Brynn, Director Member Services WAC members love visiting our reciprocal clubs, and one of the most popular is the New York Athletic Club. ere's no doubt it's a great place and an iconic club. But in the Big Apple, our network stretches much wider than just the NYAC. Five university clubs, all located within three blocks of each other in Midtown Manhattan, are worthy of your attention. eir boutique hotel accommodations, excellent work and meeting spaces, and exclusive dining options will make you feel right at home during your next New York sojourn. Best of all, as a WAC member you don't need an Ivy League degree to be welcomed. Here's a breakdown of all five clubs. The Cornell Club 6 East 44th St. 212.986.0300 cornellclubnyc.com Hotel: 48 rooms Dining: Yes Dress: Smart casual. No T-shirts or ball caps. Pool: No Fitness area: Yes Perks: Peloton bikes. Complimentary breakfast with overnight stay. The Yale Club 50 Vanderbilt Ave. 212.716.2100 yaleclubnyc.org Hotel: 138 rooms Dining: Yes Dress: Business casual and denim in good repair. No athletic wear except in fitness center. Pool: Yes Fitness area: Yes Perks: Suites for families up to six people. A staffed library that includes a children's section. WHAT TO DO IN MIDTOWN If you can only visit one section of Manhattan during your stay, make it Midtown. Times Square, the Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center, Bryant Park, Madison Square Garden … the list goes on and on. The city's tallest buildings, most expensive rent, and busiest streets are all right here. Plus, the Museum of Modern Art, fresh off a $450 million renovation, is just a 15-minute stroll from all five WAC reciprocal clubs featured here. Happy travels!