Downstate New York Travel Guide
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Manhattan
Known for its fascinating museums, important monuments and soaring skyscrapers, there's plenty to explore in Manhattan. Top attractions like Rockefeller Center and Times Square are major draws. Catch the metro at 81 St. - Museum of Natural History Station or 86 St. Station (Central Park West) to see more of the city.
Williamsburg
Noted for its cafes and live music, there's plenty to explore in Williamsburg. Top attractions like McCarren Park Pool and Brooklyn Brewery are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Metropolitan Av. Station or Lorimer St. Station (Metropolitan St.) to see more of the city.
Midtown
Times Square and Rockefeller Center are a few top attractions in Midtown. Hop around the city on the metro at 42 St. - Bryant Pk. Station or Times Sq. - 42 St. Station and check out the area's fascinating museums, soaring skyscrapers and acclaimed art galleries.
Queens
Forest Park and Aqueduct Racetrack 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.
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 Times Square and Rockefeller Center, and jump on the metro at 49th St. Station or 50 St. Station (Broadway) to see more of the city.
Chelsea
Chelsea is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Madison Square Garden and Chelsea Hotel. See more of New York by jumping on the metro at 23 St. Station (8th Av.) or 23 St. Station (7th Av.).
Hyatt Grand Central New York
Room and bathtub are not so clean.
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Hotel Edison Times Square
As soon as we entered the hotel there was a friendly person to help us with our luggage. A helpful and friendly person to check us in and tell us all about the perks.
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
The beds were small for a room that was intended for 4 people
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Radio City Apartments
The staff were very friendly and helpful. It is much older but clean. WiFi is spotty depending where you are in the apartment.
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
31 Street Broadway Hotel
Agradable lugar, con todo lo necesario para poder tener una buena estadía, muy céntrico para poderte mover por la ciudad, sin problema me volvería a hospedar ahí
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
East Village Hotel
Great location that’s central to everywhere you want to go. Clean and cheaper compared to most places. Pretty loud at night like you can hear everyone on the stairwell and in the building along with outside noise
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
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Popular places to visit
Times Square
New York’s infamous neon wonderland is hustle and bustle at its best, and an essential stop for all tourists.
Central Park
Offering blissful respite from Manhattan’s concrete jungle, this is the perfect spot to rest weary feet or 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.
Grand Central Terminal
This majestic, lively hub for commuters is a must-see for architecture buffs.
Rockefeller Center
One of Manhattan’s most iconic developments, this hub of business and entertainment was considered a remarkable feat when it was completed in the late 1930s.
Yankee Stadium
Baseball’s most famous franchise has a new, somewhat luxurious home in the central Bronx, full of homages to the team’s long history.
- Times Square
- Central Park
- Madison Square Garden
- Grand Central Terminal
- Rockefeller Center
- Broadway
- Empire State Building
- One World Trade Center
- Brooklyn Bridge
- Wall Street
- Columbia University
- 5th Avenue
- New York University
- Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Citi Field
- Brooklyn Cruise Terminal
- Bronx Zoo
- Radio City Music Hall
- Columbus Circle
- United Nations Headquarters
- Battery Park
- Museum of Modern Art
- National September 11 Memorial & Museum
- Mount Sinai Hospital
