John F Kennedy International Airport 29 min
New York Botanical Garden (15 min) Sprawling spot of 50 gardens, 30,000 trees & landmark glasshouse with rain forest & cactus displays. American Museum of Natural History (20 min) From dinosaurs to outer space and everything in between, this huge museum showcases natural wonders. Times Square (23 min) Bustling destination in the heart of the Theater District known for bright lights, shopping & shows. Rockefeller Center (24 min) Famous complex that's home to TV studios, plus a seasonal ice rink & giant Christmas tree. Chrysler Building (23 min) Shimmering art deco skyscraper from 1930 whose spire once made it the world's tallest building. The Museum of Modern Art (23 min) Works from van Gogh to Warhol & beyond plus a sculpture garden, 2 cafes & The Modern restaurant. Grand Central Terminal (24 min) Iconic train station known for its grand facade & main concourse, also offering shops & dining. Central Park (28 min) Sprawling park with pedestrian paths & ballfields, plus a zoo, carousel, boat rentals & a reservoir. Brooklyn Bridge (25 min) Beloved, circa-1883 landmark connecting Manhattan & Brooklyn via a unique stone-&-steel design. The Met Cloisters (11 min) Branch of the Metropolitan, showcasing medieval art in a French monastery overlooking the Hudson. The Metropolitan Museum of Art (24 min) A grand setting for one of the world's greatest collections of art, from ancient to contemporary. Bronx Zoo (9 min) Metropolitan zoo with 265 acres that harbors 4,000 animals in replicas of their native habitats. Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum (23 min) Frank Lloyd Wright–designed modern-art museum with an architecturally significant spiral rotunda. Empire State Building (28 min) Iconic, art deco office tower from 1931 with exhibits & observatories on the 86th & 102nd floors. The High Line (22 min) Popular park 30 feet above street level on an old rail line, with river & city views. |