John F Kennedy International Airport 35 min
Central Park (25 min) Sprawling park with pedestrian paths & ballfields, plus a zoo, carousel, boat rentals & a reservoir. Bryant Park (16 min) Green space behind the NY Public Library's main branch, with 4 acres, a cafe and other food kiosks. Rockefeller Center (17 min) Famous complex that's home to TV studios, plus a seasonal ice rink & giant Christmas tree. Brooklyn Bridge (6 min) Beloved, circa-1883 landmark connecting Manhattan & Brooklyn via a unique stone-&-steel design. One World Trade Center (9 min) A casual cafe, a bar with small plates & American fine dining with views from the 101st floor. Flatiron Building (19 min) Architect Daniel Burnham's iconic 1902 triangular tower nicknamed for its clothes iron look. 9/11 Memorial & Museum (6 min) Plaza, pools & exhibits honoring victims of 1993 & 2001 WTC terrorist attacks. Free timed admission. Grand Central Terminal (14 min) Iconic train station known for its grand facade & main concourse, also offering shops & dining. Empire State Building (18 min) Iconic, art deco office tower from 1931 with exhibits & observatories on the 86th & 102nd floors. Statue of Liberty National Monument (3 min) Iconic National Monument opened in 1886, offering guided tours, a museum & city views. The Metropolitan Museum of Art (24 min) A grand setting for one of the world's greatest collections of art, from ancient to contemporary. The Battery (1 min) Historic park with Ellis Island & Statue of Liberty views & ferry service to both islands. Times Square (19 min) Bustling destination in the heart of the Theater District known for bright lights, shopping & shows. The High Line (13 min) Popular park 30 feet above street level on an old rail line, with river & city views. The Museum of Modern Art (19 min) Works from van Gogh to Warhol & beyond plus a sculpture garden, 2 cafes & The Modern restaurant. |