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Midtown is a district of Manhattan.
To know
Midtown is the real commercial heart of New York, with one of the highest concentrations of money and wealth on the entire planet. Here is the Empire State Building, the most famous building in the city (although it is no longer the tallest as it is surpassed by the new Freedom Tower of Financial District. Bryant Park borders the imposing New York Public Library headquarters on 42nd Street, while to the east is the magnificent Grand Central Terminal. The United Nations building, designed by the architect Le Corbusier, is one of the symbols of the city and overlooks the East River. The art deco masterpieces of Rockefeller Center and nearby Radio City are located on 5th Avenue opposite Saint Patrick's Cathedral, the seat of the city's archdiocese. Fifth Avenue below 59th remains New York City's most upscale shopping area, home to Saks, Tiffany, FAO Schwarz and Bendel stores. Murray Hill north of 34th Street is where you can see some of the most beautiful and typical brick houses in New York. Most of the residential areas as well as the shops, restaurants, bars etc. here are very expensive and serve a rather wealthy clientele.
Midtown, also called Midtown East to distinguish it from Theater District to the west, it is an area enclosed roughly between 34th Street and 59th Street (beyond which there is Central Park), and from the East River through First, Second, Third, Lexington, Park, Madison, and 5th Avenue, with 6th Avenue marking the borough's western boundary.
How to orient yourself
Midtown: full screen map.
How to get
By subway
There are many subway lines serving this area. The lines 4, 5, is 6 go under Park Avenue (south of Grand Central Station) and Lexington Avenue (north of Grand Central), stop at 42nd St. (Grand Central Station) and 59th Street, 6 also stops at 51st St. Lines pass under 6th Avenue B., D., F., is M., stop at 34th St. (near the Empire State Building), 42nd St. (Bryant Park, near the library) and at 47-50 Street Station (near Rockefeller Center). The F line continues along 6th Avenue, and stops at 57th Street, while the IS and the M. they go under 53rd Street, with stops on 5th Avenue and Lexington Avenue (there is a passage that takes you to Line 6). The lines 7 is S. (Grand Central Shuttle) pass under 42nd St and both stop at Grand Central Station, with 7 also stopping on 5th Avenue (passing on lines B, D, and F). The area is also served by lines No., Q is R., stopping at 34th St and 6th Avenue, near the Empire State Building.
MTA bus
MTA buses run along all but shorter avenues like Vanderbilt, and there are lines as well crosstown on 34th, 42nd, 49th / 50th, and 57th Street. In addition, several express buses such as the X25 verso also stop along the avenue Financial District. Express buses have a fare of $ 5, with free change to other lines, local buses cost $ 2.25 and allow, with some exceptions, free changes to other lines and the subway.
Metro North trains
Metro North trains depart and finish their run at Grand Central Terminal on E. 42 St. between Vanderbilt and Lexington Avenue. Check the "By train" section of the main page of New York City for more information. Remember that the train station (and not the subway station) closes every night from one to five.
How to get around
What see
- Bryant Park, 42nd St and 6th Ave, ☎ 1 212 768-4242, fax: 1 212 719-3499, @[email protected]. Located behind the Main Library (the public library), this beautiful park offers shade and the right setting for a little relaxation and to admire the nearby skyscrapers. The park has free wifi, rides for children and kiosks to have a drink and something to eat and hosts various events such as Fashion Weeks.
- Greenacre Park, 51st St (between 2nd and 3rd Avenues). One of the many small parks in New York, Greenacre is a patch of green where you can find some relaxation, with a beautiful waterfall and full of tables and places to sit, lots of shade and a "tea shop".
- Paley Park, 53rd St (between Madison and 5th Avenue). Another park well known and appreciated among architects and exterior designers. Great place to rest, with lots of shade and a waterfall.
- Japan Society, 333 East 47th Street, New York, NY.
- Museum of Sex, 233 Fifth Avenue (almost on the corner of 27th street).
Architecture
- Chrysler Building, 405 Lexington Ave (42nd St). One of the most famous skyscrapers in New York. Opened in 1930, it was for a short time the tallest building in the world, a title lost a few months after the Empire State Building was inaugurated. However, it remains a magnificent example of art deco architecture, in particular the steel spire has always been considered a design masterpiece.
- Citicorp Center, 153 AND 53rd St (between Lexington and 3rd Ave). Another very famous skyscraper, with the characteristic of having a sloping roof.
- Daily News Building, 220 and 42nd St (between 2nd and 3rd Ave). Classic Art Deco design, completed in 1930 from a drawing by Raymond Hood and made famous by the film Superman; to admire for its beauty. The Daily News newspaper is no longer based here, but inside you can see the beautiful foyer and the large globe as well as the weather stations on the walls.
Empire State Building, 350 5th Ave (at 34th St), ☎ 1 212 736-3100. 
$ 27 adults, $ 24 seniors (62), $ 21 children (6-12), free children under 5 (tickets to the 102nd floor observatory cost an extra $ 17 and are sold only at the ticket office). 
every day from 8 to 2 at night. The Empire State Building is perhaps the most famous skyscraper in the world, already legendary at the time of its inauguration in 1931 when it became not only the tallest skyscraper in New York, but the tallest building in the world before being surpassed by another. symbol of New York, the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center. With the destruction of the towers it returned to being the tallest in the city for 11 years until the completion of the Freedom Tower. However, it remains a true icon of New York and one of the most important tourist attractions in the city. Expect long queues, and lots of queues - you'll have to go through a security checkpoint, queue for tickets, queue for elevators, and then make your way through the crowds until you get to the viewing points on the 86th floor. One way to escape the queues is to buy a express line ticket, which will get you in front of everyone, but it costs twice as much as a normal ticket. Another way is to arrive early in the morning or late in the evening when the queues are shorter. The experience of being outdoors above New York City is truly unique. Be careful: outside the building you will find people who will tell you that there are long queues and that they can get you a ticket but at exorbitant prices: do not listen to them and enter.- Grand Central Terminal, 42nd St and Park Ave (meter: 4, 5, 6, 7, and S.). 5:30-1:30. Enter to admire the finely decorated atrium, another of the most famous images of Manhattan and all of New York.
- MetLife Building, 200 Park Ave (between 44th and 45th Street, partly in Grand Central Station). Since it was built it is perhaps the most "hated" skyscraper in Manhattan because it blocks the view of Grand Central Station on Park Avenue. But it is a fine example of modern architecture.
- New York Public Library, 455 5th Ave (between 40th and 42nd Street), ☎ 1 212 340-0833. Free. Mon Thu-Sat 11-18, Tue-Wed 11-19: 30, closed on Sundays. Headquarters of the New York Public Library (officially Stephen A. Schwarzman Building), it is the large structure with lions on either side of the entrance. Inside, the architecture is impressive, with long corridors and splendid reading rooms.
- Rockefeller Center. The Christmas tree, the ice rink, the NBC studios, the shops and the crowds, you can't miss it. It is one of the most touristic areas of the city, with shops and restaurants and much more.
- Radio City Music Hall, 1260 6th Ave (between 50th and 51st Sts), ☎ 1 212 307-7171. every day 11: 30-18. Concerts and shows, but also to visit to see the art deco style.
- Top of the Rock Observation Deck, W 50th St (between 5th and 6th Ave), ☎ 1 212 698-2000, @[email protected]. $ 25 adults, $ 23 seniors, $ 16 children. every day 8:30 am-midnight, last lift at 11pm. On the 70th floor of the GE Building (some call it "30 Rock") is this vantage point that resembles the bridge of a cruise ship. Views of Central Park to the north and all of Midtown to the south.
- Radio City Music Hall, 1260 6th Ave (between 50th and 51st Sts), ☎ 1 212 307-7171.
- St. Patrick's Cathedral, 460 Madison Ave (between 50th and 51st Sts), ☎ 1 212 753-2261, fax: 1 212 755-4128, @[email protected]. The great cathedral of New York.
- United Nations Headquarters (United Nations building), 1st Ave at 46th St (public transport to Grand Central Station then walk, or M15 bus on 1st Ave or 2nd Ave). free; guided tours $ 18 adults, $ 13 seniors, $ 13 students, $ 11 children (5-12). The United Nations Headquarters is located on an area of 18 acres between 42nd and 48th Street, and between First Avenue and the East River. Also famous for its gardens and outdoor sculpture. You pay for visits to the General Assembly and Secretariat but you can visit the Visitor's Lobby for free (although you have to go through security). There are two levels of the lobby which include a gallery, gift shop and bookstore.
- Waldorf-Astoria Hotel, 301 Park Ave (between 49th and 50th Street), ☎ 1 212 355-3100. Luxurious and world famous hotel.
$ 27 adults, $ 24 seniors (62), $ 21 children (6-12), free children under 5 (tickets to the 102nd floor observatory cost an extra $ 17 and are sold only at the ticket office). 
every day from 8 to 2 at night. The Empire State Building is perhaps the most famous skyscraper in the world, already legendary at the time of its inauguration in 1931 when it became not only the tallest skyscraper in New York, but the tallest building in the world before being surpassed by another. symbol of New York, the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center. With the destruction of the towers it returned to being the tallest in the city for 11 years until the completion of the Freedom Tower. However, it remains a true icon of New York and one of the most important tourist attractions in the city. Expect long queues, and lots of queues - you'll have to go through a security checkpoint, queue for tickets, queue for elevators, and then make your way through the crowds until you get to the viewing points on the 86th floor. One way to escape the queues is to buy a express line ticket, which will get you in front of everyone, but it costs twice as much as a normal ticket. Another way is to arrive early in the morning or late in the evening when the queues are shorter. The experience of being outdoors above New York City is truly unique. Be careful: outside the building you will find people who will tell you that there are long queues and that they can get you a ticket but at exorbitant prices: do not listen to them and enter.Museums
- The Morgan Library, 225 Madison Avenue (intersection with 36th street; metro: B / D / F to 34th St / 6th avenue or 4/5/6 trains to 33rd street / Lexington Avenue), ☎ 1 (212) 685-0008, fax: 1 (212) 481-3484, @[email protected]. $ 18 adults, $ 12 students / seniors, $ 12 children under 16, free Fridays after 7pm. Tue-Thu 10: 30-17, Fri: 10: 30-21, Sat 10-19 Sun 11-18. Once it was J. Pierpont Morgan's private library, today it houses his private art collection, a Gutenberg Bible, and the first print of The Star Spangled Banner. Among the books featured works by Dante, Dickens, Einstein, Twain, and many First and Second Folios.
- Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), 11 West 53rd Street (between 5th and 6th Aves; subway: E / M to 5th Ave / 53rd St or B / D / F to 47th-50th Sts-Rockefeller Center), ☎ 1 212 708-9400, @[email protected]. $ 25 adults, $ 18 seniors, $ 14 students, under 16s free. Free for all on Fridays from 4 to 8 pm. Sat-Mon, Wed-Thu 10: 30-17: 30, Fri 10: 30-20, closed on Tuesdays. One of the largest and most important modern art collections in the world, on par with Tate Modern's London or of the Center Pompidou of Paris. Very popular so expect long lines. Try to arrive at least half an hour before it opens, then take the elevator to the top floor and start going down. The MoMA collection is filled with extraordinary masterpieces by Van Gogh, Picasso, Monet, Matisse, Salvador Dalí, Paul Cézanne, Frida Kahlo, Piet Mondrian, and works by American artists such as Jackson Pollock, Jasper Johns, Edward Hopper, Andy Warhol and Chuck Close. MoMA also has photography and design collections.
- The Paley Center for Media (once Museum of Television & Radio), 25 W 52nd St (tr 5th and 6th Aves; subway: E / M to 5th Ave / 53rd St or B / D / F to 47th-50th Sts-Rockefeller Center), ☎ 1 212 621-6600. $ 10 adults, $ 8 students / seniors, $ 5 children under 14. Wed, Fri-Sun 12-18, Thu 12-20, closed Mon-Tue. Dedicated to the preservation of television shows and as a public service, the museum has two locations one a Los Angeles and the other in New York City; together they collect over 100,000 programs available to the public, thus providing a historical, artistic and cultural perspective of radio and television. You can use the library at the admission price. They have a lot of old shows and you can check the database if there is what you are looking for.
Religious places
- Church of the Incarnation, 205-209 Madison Avenue.
- St. Bartholomew's Church (St. Bart's), 109 E. 50th St., New York, New York.
- Central Synagogue, 646-652 Lexington Avenue.
What to do
Shopping
There Fifth Ave from 42nd to 60th Street is a true paradise for shopping enthusiasts, here there are in fact dozens of shops of the biggest brands. During the Christmas period it becomes a must when shops like Bergdorf Goodman, Saks Fifth Avenue, Cartier, Tiffany's, and Lord and Taylor organize big sales. Other very famous stores are Niketown, NBA Store, Versace, Gucci, Armani Exchange.
There 47th Street between 5th and 6th Avenues it is also known as the Jewelry District due to the large amount of jewelers present, so much so that it is said that every diamond sold in the United States has passed this way at least once. Reputation is everything here, and thanks to it, millions of dollars in business are made.
- Bloomingdale's, 1000 3rd Ave (59th St and Lexington Ave), ☎ 1 212 705-2000. One of the most famous department stores in the city, it is huge, and frequented by celebrities and ordinary people. Not to be missed..
- FAO Schwartz, 767 5th Ave (at 58th St), ☎ 1 212 644-9400 Ext 4242. One of the two FAO Schwarz stores left in the country. Long regarded as the largest toy store in the world, it is a real sight to behold. Here you can find everything from the most common games to the most unusual and expensive ones. Take a walk on the giant piano on the floor like Tom Hanks in 'Big.'
- Morrell Wine, 1 Rockefeller Plaza (49th St between 5th and 6th Ave). Mon-Sat 10 am-7pm. Probably the best wine shops in the city, where you can also find particular bottles. They ship all over the world.
- Nintendo World Store (Nintendo Store), 10 Rockefeller Plaza, ☎ 1 646 459-0800. Two-story store dedicated to every Nintendo product, including merchandise such as t-shirts and more. Inside there is also a Pokecenter, dedicated to Pokemon.
- Saks Fifth Avenue, 611 5th Ave, ☎ 1 212 753-4000.
- Tiffany & Co., 5th Ave at 57th St, ☎ 1 212 755-8000. Mon-Fri 10-19, Sat 10-18, Sun 12-17, Memorial Day closed. The famous 5th Avenue jewelry store, think Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany's
How to have fun
Night clubs
- [link not working]Ginger Man, 11 and 36th St, ☎ 1 212 532-3740, fax: 1 212 532-3490. Great selection of drinks, they also serve snacks. Perfect if you are in a group.
- [link not working]mad46, 45 E 46th St. 5 PM-12AM. Popular Midtown happy hour spot on top of The Roosevelt Hotel with fantastic views. Not just cocktails, they also have a good menu.
Where to eat
Moderate prices
- Han Bat, 55 W 35th St (between 5th and 6th Ave), ☎ 1 212 629-5588. about $ 20 for a meal that includes 6 banchan (side dishes served without being billed). Han Bat has the typical Korean atmosphere. Cheap and really good.
Average prices
- Cho Dang Gol, 55 W 35th St (between 5th and 6th Ave), ☎ 1 212 695-8222, fax: 1 212 695-3797, @[email protected]. cheap (~ $ 20) and more casual lunch. for dinner, on the other hand, you spend about $ 30. Quite elegant Korean restaurant.
- Havana NY, 27 W 38th St (between 5th and 6th Ave), ☎ 1 212 944-0990. Cuban cuisine at a good price.
- Joe's Shanghai, 24 W 56th St (between 5th and 6th Ave), ☎ 1 212 333-3868, fax: 1 212 397-1107. $10-$20. Mon-Sat 10-23, Sun 13-22: 30. More expensive than in Chinatown.
- Keens Steakhouse, 72 W 36th St, ☎ 1 212 947-3636, fax: 1 212 714-1103, @[email protected]. Mon-Fri 11: 45-22: 30, Sat 17-22: 30, Sun 17-21. Excellent steakhouse where, however, you can also meet for an after dinner drink. Bell'ambiente, founded in 1885, the ceiling is covered with over 90,000 pipes used in the past by customers
- Madangsui, 35 W 35th St (between 5th and 6th Ave), ☎ 1 212 564-9333. Korean restaurant.
- Tao, And 58th St (between Park and Madison Avenue). Asian cuisine, reservations recommended.
High prices
- To the flowers, second floor of the Setai Hotel, 400 5th Av. between 36th and 37th St. (subway: 34th St / Herald Sq), ☎ 1 212 613-8660. approximately $ 125 per person for dinner, including drinks, taxes, and gratuities. Ligurian cuisine, very special dishes but the cuisine is really excellent and unlike other New York restaurants there is a lot of space between one table and another. Expensive but worth it.
Where stay
Moderate prices
- Americana Inn, 69 W 38th St (between 5th and 6th Ave), ☎ 1 212 840-6700, ☎ 1 888 468-3558, fax: 1 212 840-1830, @[email protected]. $70 . Single, double and triple.
- Soldiers', Sailors', Marines', Coast Guard and Airmen's Club, 283 Lexington Ave (at 37th St), ☎ 1 212 683-4353. $25 . Check in: 16, check-out: 10:30. Reserved for the military. You can only be accommodated if accompanied by officers or ex-military or veterans.
- Vanderbilt YMCA, 224 E 47th St (Subway: 4/5/6/7 trains to 42nd St-Grand Central or B / D / F / V trains to 47th – 50th Sts-Rockefeller Center). double with bathroom: $ 35. walking distance from Grand Central Terminal and close to the United Nations building.
Average prices
- Comfort Inn Manhattan, 42 W 35th St (between 5th and 6th Ave), ☎ 1 212 947-0200. $250 . The location is its strong point.
- Hotel 373 Fifth Avenue, 373 5th Ave (35th St), ☎ 1 212 695-7200.
- Roosevelt Hotel, 45 and 45th St (Madison Ave), ☎ 1 212 661-4475.
High prices
- 70 Park Avenue Hotel, 70 Park Ave (38th St), ☎ 1 212 973-2400, fax: 1 212 973-2401. Nice hotel with a bar, the Silverleaf Tavern. Nice rooms with LCD TV etc. Some rooms have views of the Empire State Building.
- Alex Hotel, 205 East 45th Street (between 2nd and 3rd Avenues), ☎ 1 212 867 5100. 203 accommodations of various kinds from normal rooms to suites designed by the architect Costas Kondylis, furniture designed by David Rockwell and the most modern comforts.
- Andaz 5th Avenue, 485 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10017, ☎ 1 212 601 1234. Typical modern Midtown hotel, with conference rooms, bar, free WiFi and much more.
- Bedford Hotel, 118 E 40th St (between Park and Lexington Avenue). Small European-style hotel between the Empire State Building and the Chrysler Building.
- Bryant Park Hotel, W 40th St (between 5th and 6th Avenues, in Bryant Park). $245 . Very nice hotel with several features such as Tibetan rugs, deep bathtubs, linen sheets and much more.
- Dylan Hotel, 52 E 41st St (between Madison and Park Avenue).
- Fitzpatrick Grand Central Hotel, 141 East 44th St., ☎ 1 212 351-6800. Irish style hotel with 155 rooms and suites. It also has a typical pub, outdoor patio for dinner, wifi and in-room safe.
- Fitzpatrick Manhattan Hotel, 687 Lexington Ave, ☎ 1 212 355-0100. Irish style with a restaurant as well.
- Four Seasons Hotel, 57 and 57th St (between Madison and Park Avenue), ☎ 1 212 758-5700.
- Grand Hyatt New York, Park Ave in Grand Central Terminal, ☎ 1 212 883-1234, fax: 1 212 697-3772. Partly at Grand Central Station.
- Hampton Inn Manhattan 35th Street / Empire State Building, 59 West 35th St, ☎ 1-212-564-3688, fax: 1-212-564-3799. $200-$350. Business hotel, modern and clean.
