John F Kennedy International Airport 35 min
Prospect Park (14 min) Sprawling city park featuring basketball & handball courts, a playground & a historic home. Brooklyn Bridge (20 min) Beloved, circa-1883 landmark connecting Manhattan & Brooklyn via a unique stone-&-steel design. The Metropolitan Museum of Art (38 min) A grand setting for one of the world's greatest collections of art, from ancient to contemporary. The High Line (27 min) Popular park 30 feet above street level on an old rail line, with river & city views. One World Trade Center (19 min) A casual cafe, a bar with small plates & American fine dining with views from the 101st floor. Coney Island (21 min) Fun Brooklyn seaside neighborhood with retro fairground rides, an aquarium, beaches & pier. 9/11 Memorial & Museum (18 min) Plaza, pools & exhibits honoring victims of 1993 & 2001 WTC terrorist attacks. Free timed admission. Statue of Liberty National Monument (20 min) Iconic National Monument opened in 1886, offering guided tours, a museum & city views. Rockefeller Center (32 min) Famous complex that's home to TV studios, plus a seasonal ice rink & giant Christmas tree. Central Park (39 min) Sprawling park with pedestrian paths & ballfields, plus a zoo, carousel, boat rentals & a reservoir. Empire State Building (32 min) Iconic, art deco office tower from 1931 with exhibits & observatories on the 86th & 102nd floors. The Battery (18 min) Historic park with Ellis Island & Statue of Liberty views & ferry service to both islands. Brooklyn Botanic Garden (22 min) A kid-friendly annual Cherry Blossom Festival, a Japanese garden & more, spread across 52 acres. The Museum of Modern Art (33 min) Works from van Gogh to Warhol & beyond plus a sculpture garden, 2 cafes & The Modern restaurant. Times Square (33 min) Bustling destination in the heart of the Theater District known for bright lights, shopping & shows. |