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What to do in Downstate New York
Popular places to visit
Times Square
This neon paradise is a must-see for visitors wanting to sample New York’s chaotic downtown scene at its best.
Broadway
Visit the dazzling theater district of one of the world’s most exciting cities. Enjoy the shopping, dining and street entertainment as well.
Central Park
Offering a welcome break from the lights and buzz of the Manhattan concrete jungle, this park is a much loved spot to rest weary feet, stroll and enjoy a picnic.
Madison Square Garden
Whether you’re performing here, watching your favorite sports team or entertainer or touring the venue, you’re in for an exciting event.
Rockefeller Center
An eclectic mix of business and entertainment, this was considered one of Manhattan’s remarkable engineering feats when it was finally completed in the late 1930s.
Grand Central Terminal
This glorious, buzzing hub for commuters is an absolute must-see for history and architecture lovers.
Empire State Building
View the stunning Manhattan skyline for the top of this iconic superstructure and experience a truly bird’s eye view of the entire city.
One World Trade Center
Enjoy breathtaking views of the city from the observation platform of the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere, near to where the Twin Towers once stood.
Wall Street
The home of global finance also offers a fascinating historical excursion.
Areas of Downstate New York
Manhattan
Power and wealth and breathtaking scenery are concentrated on this very small island. Immerse yourself for a few days or a lifetime.
Midtown
One of the most recognizable areas in the world also has enough tourist attractions to fill several visits.
Central New York City
Known for its soaring skyscrapers and eye-catching views, there's plenty to explore in Central New York City. Check out top attractions like Broadway and Times Square, and jump on the metro at 49th St. Station or 50 St. Station (Broadway) to see more of the city.
Queens
Aqueduct Racetrack and Flushing Meadows-Corona Park are top sights in Queens, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Briarwood Van Wyck Blvd. Station or Jamaica Van Wyck Station to see more sights in the area.
Theater District
From Times Square to Broadway theaters, experience New York at the height of its showmanship in this revitalized Midtown area.
Chelsea
Manhattan’s prized arts district is a success story of urban renewal. Tour the area to see some of Downtown’s hippest attractions.
- Times Square
- Broadway
- Central Park
- Rockefeller Center
- Empire State Building
- One World Trade Center
- Barclays Center Brooklyn
- 5th Avenue
- Brooklyn Bridge
- Yankee Stadium
- Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
- Battery Park
- Citi Field
- UBS Arena
- Macy's
- Bronx Zoo
- National September 11 Memorial & Museum
- Mount Sinai Hospital
- Museum of Modern Art
- Carnegie Hall
- St. Patrick's Cathedral
- Washington Square Park
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