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 Manhattan Cruise Terminal and Rockefeller Center 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.
Midtown
Times Square and Broadway 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
Citi Field 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 Broadway and Times Square, 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.).
SoHo
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in SoHo. Spend some time visiting top spots like Leslie-Lohman Museum of Art, and catch the metro at Prince St. Station or Spring St. Station to see more of the area.
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Popular places to visit
Times Square
You can learn more about the history of New York when you visit a top site such as Times Square. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
Central Park
Central Park is just one of the places to see in New York, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Broadway
Enjoy a performance or just snap a photo at Broadway, a popular theatre in New York. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
Grand Central Terminal
You can learn more about the history of New York during your trip to a top site such as Grand Central Terminal. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Madison Square Garden
Madison Square Garden is one of the more well-known attractions to visit during your trip to New York. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and shops in this walkable area.
Manhattan Cruise Terminal
Explore the waterfront in New York with a trip to Manhattan Cruise Terminal. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
- Times Square
- Central Park
- Broadway
- Grand Central Terminal
- Manhattan Cruise Terminal
- Rockefeller Center
- Empire State Building
- One World Trade Center
- Barclays Center Brooklyn
- Brooklyn Cruise Terminal
- New York University
- Columbia University
- 5th Avenue
- Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
- Bryant Park
- Citi Field
- Brooklyn Bridge
- Radio City Music Hall
- Stony Brook University
- Lincoln Center
- Bronx Zoo
- Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Columbus Circle
- Battery Park
- National September 11 Memorial & Museum
- The High Line Park
- United Nations Headquarters
- Splish Splash Water Park