John F Kennedy International Airport 25 min
Central Park (28 min) Sprawling park with pedestrian paths & ballfields, plus a zoo, carousel, boat rentals & a reservoir. Rockefeller Center (19 min) Famous complex that's home to TV studios, plus a seasonal ice rink & giant Christmas tree. The High Line (23 min) Popular park 30 feet above street level on an old rail line, with river & city views. The Museum of Modern Art (21 min) Works from van Gogh to Warhol & beyond plus a sculpture garden, 2 cafes & The Modern restaurant. Empire State Building (17 min) Iconic, art deco office tower from 1931 with exhibits & observatories on the 86th & 102nd floors. The Metropolitan Museum of Art (27 min) A grand setting for one of the world's greatest collections of art, from ancient to contemporary. Brooklyn Bridge (11 min) Beloved, circa-1883 landmark connecting Manhattan & Brooklyn via a unique stone-&-steel design. 9/11 Memorial & Museum (17 min) Plaza, pools & exhibits honoring victims of 1993 & 2001 WTC terrorist attacks. Free timed admission. Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum (27 min) Frank Lloyd Wright–designed modern-art museum with an architecturally significant spiral rotunda. Bryant Park (18 min) Green space behind the NY Public Library's main branch, with 4 acres, a cafe and other food kiosks. Times Square (20 min) Bustling destination in the heart of the Theater District known for bright lights, shopping & shows. Statue of Liberty National Monument (17 min) Iconic National Monument opened in 1886, offering guided tours, a museum & city views. Grand Central Terminal (16 min) Iconic train station known for its grand facade & main concourse, also offering shops & dining. One World Trade Center (17 min) A casual cafe, a bar with small plates & American fine dining with views from the 101st floor. Chrysler Building (15 min) Shimmering art deco skyscraper from 1930 whose spire once made it the world's tallest building. |