| Theater District | |
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| Information | |
| Country |  United States |
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| City | new York |
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 40 ° 45 ′ 24 ″ N 73 ° 59 ′ 11 ″ W | |
Theater District is a popular sector of Manhattan, To new York, located on the south side of Midtown. This area is actually more than just a cluster of cinemas, there are revitalized neighborhoods to the west and north of the main entertainment area.
Sometimes called Theater District Midtown West to distinguish it from "Midtown East".
Understand
The district stretches from 34th Street, through the highly commercial area at West 30th Street to 59th Street, beyond which is Central Park, and extends west of 6th Av. The west side contains not only the famous "Great White Way" (Broadway), but also an emerging business district centered around the now highly sanitized Times Square. Theater District is centered on the astonishingly mercantile "New" 42nd Street and orienting towards Broadway and 7th Avenue, mingling westward with the renovated district of Hell's Kitchen, "the kitchen of Hell", this famous neighborhood, also called Clinton, has many more or less poetic explanations for its name, and its commercial "scarf" on 9th Avenue, and north with the newer Time Warner Center at Columbus Circle. The district becomes more and more residential as you travel north or north or west, and more commercial as you travel east and south. Many of Manhattan's largest hotels including the Hilton and Sheraton are located on 6th or 7th Avenue in this area.
To go
By Metro
The Times Square-42nd Street subway station is one of the largest in New York, where lines 
(Grand Central Shuttle) marking all the stops and having an underground connection (free) with the station 42nd Street-8th Av. Which is served by the lines 
. Not connected but nearby, is the 42nd Street-6th Avenue station served by the lines 
.
South of Times Square, the lines pass under 7th Avenue; the lines under 8th Avenue, under Broadway and the lines under 6th Avenue, all marking the stop at 34th Street.
North of Times Square, the lines pass under Broadway, the serving 50th and 59th Street-Columbus Circle. The lines pass under 8th Avenue, the lines serving 50th Street, before the turns east under 53rd Street in the direction of Queens, serving 7th Av., while the lines continue north, serving 59th Street-Columbus Circle. The lines pass under 7th Avenue, serving 57th Street (Carnegie Hall doesn't get much better), with lines also serving 49th Street. Line continues along 6th Avenue, serving 57th Street, while the lines head northwest, serving 7th Av./53rd Street and 59th Street-Columbus Circle stations.
By MTA bus
A good number of buses serve the area, but the east to west lines in particular are subject to significant slowdowns during rush hour.
- MTA
By bus
Manhattan's main long-distance bus station is Port Authority Bus Terminal, between 8th and 9th Avenues between 40th and 42nd Streets. There are connections with commuter buses to the New Jersey and Rockland County, the rest of the state of new York and destinations further afield in the rest of the country and to the Canada.
By taxi
Taxis pass the area day and night but can find themselves driving at breakneck time, lunchtime and even around mid-afternoon. Note that if you need a taxi but the intricate workings of the alternative system are beyond your control, you'd better stick with Taxis Jaunes this time. The black limousine drivers will offer to pick you up but may overwhelm you.
Walk
Walking is where you can see the most, but even walking can be problematic, especially around Broadway and 7th Av. Between 48th and 42nd Streets. There are usually so many tourists there, both not stopping, so if that annoys you or if you want to adopt a more sustained pace, you will just have to take the streets parallel to this area.
To see
- 1 Times Square (Broadway and 7th Avenue, spanning 42nd to 48th Street) – A place where video screens, illuminated signs and flashing spots reign; a world of wonder or nightmare, depending on your perspective. This "present day" Times Square is a sort of theme park of restaurants, entertainment venues and themed hotels, as well as a developing business district. These lights and signs can be seen around the clock, but of course it's when you arrive at night that it's most impressive, when those ubiquitous screens compete in color and sparkle. Times Square is also known for its famous New Years Eve balloon drop. Those looking for the seedy Time Square of yesteryear will find it around Port Authority Bus Terminal and on West 8th Avenue.
- TKTS Booth 47th Street (between Broadway and 7th Av., northern limit of Times Square) – A box office selling discounted tickets to Broadway and off-Broadway shows. These supersaver tickets are not the only point of interest: behind the counter is a large red glass stairwell, normally used by tile cleaners and facing Times Square, giving you an excellent point of view. elevated view to see the incessant merry-go-round of the square, dancing to the rhythm of the light signals.
- 2 One Times Square 1475, Broadway (and 42nd Street) – When it opened in 1905, One Times Square, the second tallest building in the world at the time, was to serve as the headquarters for the New York Times, a function he performed for about 10 years, and this is how the name "Time Square" came to be. The annual Times Square balloon release is still carried out from this building, and it's impossible not to notice the Dow Jones and sports results indicators on the lower facade.
- 3 Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum Pier 86 (12th Ave & 46th Street),
1 212 245-0072 
Apr-Sep Mon-ben.10 h - 17 h, Sat-Sun 10 h - 18 h; Oct-Tue Tue-Sun 10 h - 17 h. 
adults 24 $. – The aircraft carrierIntrepid is docked there, with spacecraft and planes on board, including the surprisingly blackbird, the former US military spy plane. On the other side is the USS Growler, a missile submarine along with a Concorde and a few tanks.
Apr-Sep Mon-ben.
adults Do
- ABC Times Square Studios 1500, Broadway (between 43rd and 44th Streets), 1 212 930-7700 – If you pass by there at dawn you will be able to see the broadcast of the famous show live. Good morning america through the studio windows and catch the latest news continuously scrolling on the building's notice boards.
- AMC Empire 25 Theater 234, 42nd Street West (Lines
to 42nd Street), 1 212 398-3939 First screenings around noon, last verses 23 h. 6-14 $. – A large multiplex cinema regularly organizing previews on its 25 screens and also contains a room equipped with IMAX. - Carnegie Hall 154, 57th Street West – This very elegant 19th century music hall is New York's largest concert hall, where famous recitalists go and visiting symphony orchestras are received. The complex also houses the more intimate Weill Recital Hall, slightly further to the east, as well as the Zankel Hall, in the basement of the building facing 7th Av. Near 56th Street, a concert hall. Medium-sized, attended by both jazz groups and classical pianists.
- Hudson Theater 145, 44th Street, west, 1 212 768-4400 – This elegant historic monument is at least a century old and is the 3rd oldest theater on Broadway. Located near the Millennium Broadway Hotel, it now hosts receptions for events such as dating or weddings.
- Discovery Times Square Exhibition (Discovery TSX) 226, 44th Street West – Discovery Times Square Exposition is a venue for all traveling exhibits designated as "too big, too expensive, not scientific enough, or too commercial" for local museums. We were able to see in particular ”Harry Potter: The Exhibition”, “CSI: The Experience”, “Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition”, “King Tut NYC: Return of the King” (exhibition of Tutankhamun) and “Pompeii the Exhibit” .
To buy
- Hershey's Times Square 1593, Broadway (between 48th and 49th Streets), 1 212 581-9100 Sun-Thu 10 h - 22 h, Fri-Sat 10 h - 23 h. – There are all kinds of chocolate objects there and for a few dollars more, a personalized message can be displayed on the facade.
- Macy's 151 West 34th Street (between 7th Av. and Broadway), 1 212 695-4400 – Self-proclaimed "the world's largest department store," this establishment, which occupies a single block, is the showcase of a national chain selling clothing and personal and home accessories. For almost a century he has organized a Thanksgiving parade that is so popular that it is now part of the city’s tradition. Good to know: at level 1 ½ reception, you can benefit from a guest card offering you virtually 11% on all products in the store.
- Kinokuniya 6th Av (between 40th and 41st Streets) – There is a Japanese bookseller, with a huge range of Japanese publications of all kinds in original and English versions. There are also many anime and manga that are otherwise very difficult to find in the land of "Comics".
- M & M's World New York 1600 Broadway (between 48th and 49th Streets), 1 212 295-3850 every day of 9 h at midnight. – M & M's originals and derivative products.
- Toys 'R' Us 1514, Broadway (between 44th and 45th Streets), 1 646 366-8800 – Probably larger and more furnished than the stores you are used to, shopping carts are cars in which one can walk between floors and be photographed, although the purchase of this one is not cheap.
- 48th Street (between 6th and 7th Avenues, immediately northeast of Times Square) – Almost the entire block is occupied by stores for musical instruments and equipment. The biggest, Sam ash, has several display cases, each dedicated to a family of instruments and equipment.
Eat
Do not waste your time with the big food chains, the quality will be like everywhere else but the price will be increased. On the other hand, if you walk away from Times Square and explore the other parts of the Theater District, you can find some nuggets.
Cheap
- Cranberry Cafe 115 45th Street West (one block from Times Square) Always open.. – A very wide variety of sandwiches, pizza, sushi, hot and cold salads. Sandwiches are 4-6 $. Very popular with employees in the sector, so it is often almost crowded during breakfast and lunch hours. Large room upstairs.
- Poseidon Bakery 629, 9th Ave (between 44th and 45th Streets), 1 212 757-6173 – offers delicious Greek pastries at very good prices, both savory and sweet. Take out only, very friendly staff.
Middle class
- Ariana Afghan Kebab House 787, 9th Av. (between 52nd and 53rd Streets), 1 212 262-2323, 1 212 262-0065 every day 11 h 30 - 22 h 30. ~20-30 $/ person a generous 3-course menu, one non-alcoholic drink included. – Very good cuisine which of course includes kebabs, but also spiciness Aush (a kind of bean noodle soup), the Badinjan Burani (starter consisting of fried eggplant with garlic and yogurt, served with bread), etc. The salad accompanying the main courses has a dressing including mayonnaise, which you can ask to remove ("no dressing"), then you can season it yourself with a kind of local wazabi sauce.
- Carnegie Deli 854, 7th Av. (and 55th Street), 1 212 757-2245 every day 6 h 30 - 16 h. – An always popular deli, love it or hate it. They serve huge sandwiches - even by American standards - each capable of feeding two hungry people. It is therefore common to order one for two, naturally surcharged by 3 $. 20-30 queue almost any time of the day.
- Gazala's Place 709, 9th Av. (Between 48th and 49th Streets.), 1 212 245-0709 Sun-Fri: 11 h - 23 h sat : 11 h-midnight. Mezzés: 5-10 $; Soups: 4,5 $ ; Salads: 7.50-8,5 $ ; breads and savory pastries: 4,5 $-5,5 $; Sandwiches: 3.50-6 $ ; Entries: 9 $-18 $ ; Desserts: 5.50-9,5 $. – Delicious and reliable Israeli Druze cuisine. Their baba ganush (seasoned eggplant puree) is significantly better than elsewhere, with a very smoky taste. They also have a special mezze dish, not shown on the menu but apparently still available, which is worth a little more than 20 $. Restaurant a bit cramped, but considering the prices so close to Times Square, it's clearly worth it.
- John's Pizzeria 260, 44th Street West (immediately east of 8th Av.), 1 212 391-7560 Every day 11 h 30 - 23 h 30. – A popular place, offering very decent wood-fired pizzas, not slices. You will however be able to hear the original, in Greenwich Village, is much better. Avoid before big sessions, it is often crowded, waiting time, 1 h or more !
- Meskerem 468 W 47th Street (between the 9th and the 10th Aves), 1 212 664-0520 every day, from noon to 23 h. Entrance 8-19,95 $. – Excellent Ethiopian cuisine, served with a delicious sour injera (sourdough pancake made from teff, an Ethiopian cereal). The menus are more economical than you can accompany with tej (a kind of mead) to 18 $ which is a good price.
- Ocha 350 46th Street West (between 8th and 9th Av.), 1 212 581-3198 – Japanese restaurant making good sushi.
- Vice versa 325, 51st Street (between 8th and 9th Av.), 1 212 399-9291 10-25 $ without drink. – Simple and classic Italian to fill up before a cinema.
Luxury
- Aureole 135, 42nd Street West (between 6th and 7th Av.), 1 212 319-1660
- Barbetta 321, 46th Street West (between 8th and 9th Av.), 1 212 246-9171
- Gordon Ramsay at London NYC 151, 54th Street West (between 6th and 7th Av.), 1 212 468-8888
- Brasserie 1605 at Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan 1605, Broadway (between 48th and 49th Streets), 1 212 315-6000
Have a drink / Go out
- B.B. King Blues Club & Grill 237, 42nd Street (Times Square) – Consists of two different segments: the “Showcase Room” where famous names perform, and the more intimate Lucille's Grill, on the other hand, often offers free live music.
- Birdland 44th Street, west (between 8th and 9th Av.) – In this club, great artists perform. The acoustic quality is excellent. Price in relation to this quality, the drinks are quite expensive and the desserts (you can dine there) good.
- The Perfect Pint 123 45th Street West (on Broadway), 1 212 354-1099 15-25 $ per entry. – An objectively more classy pub than Irish despite its very marketing claim, good draft beers (40, mainly from Europe) and quite expensive dishes.
Housing
Cheap
- New York Inn 765, 8th Ave (on 47th Street "), 1 212 247-5400, 1 888 465-1140 (free number), fax : 1 212 541-4596, e-mail : [email protected] Dormitory from 29 $, private rooms from 69 $. room available from 15 h, to be released before midday. – Inexpensive and well equipped including air conditioning / heating. Fridge, ironing / ironing boards available on request; free safe. Free WiFi and terminals connected to the Internet in the living room.
Middle class
- Hotel Carter 250, 43rd Street West (between 7th and 8th Av.), 1 347 748-1309, fax : 1 212 398-8541, e-mail : [email protected] 99 $. – Over 700 accommodation options, all with a private bathroom. Close-up view of the balloon release in Times Square.
- Casablanca Hotel 147, 43rd Street West (between Broadway and 6th Av.), 1 212 869-1212, 1 888 922-7225 (free number), fax : 1 212 391-7585, e-mail : [email protected] room available from 15 h, to be released before Midday. 183 $. – Boutique hotel in the immediate vicinity of Times Square. Wifi and complementary drinks at Rick's Cafe 24 h/ 24, including breakfast in the morning and wine and cheese in the evening, except Sunday evenings.
- Hilton garden inn 790, 8th Av. (between 47th and 48th Streets), 1 212 581-7000, fax : 1 212 974-0291 room available from 15 h, to be released before Midday. 143 $-400 $. – completely re-equipped in 2005 with flat screens, new beds ... Free xifi, meeting rooms and cold room included in the hotel.
- Hotel 41 206, 41st Street West (between 7th and 8th Av.), 1 212 703-8600, fax : 1 212 302-0895, e-mail : [email protected] 129 $. – Boutique hotel near Times Square and next to the famous Nederlander Theater.
- Hotel Mela 120, 44th Street West (between 6th and 7th Av./Broadway), 1 877 452-6352, fax : 1 212 710-7399, e-mail : [email protected] 161 $. – Luxurious boutique hotel in Times Square.
- Hyatt 48 Lex 517, Lexington Av., 1 212 838 1234 – Trendy New York City hotel with a bold, modern and spacious design, 4-star service.
- GEM Hotel 449 West 36th Street (between 9th and 10th Av.), 1 212 967-7206, fax : 1 212 967-7237to be released before 11 h. 109 $.
- Salisbury Hotel 123, 57th Street West (between 6th and 7th Av.), 1 212 246-1300, 1 888 692-5757 (free number), fax : 1 212 977-7752 room available from 15 h, to be released before 12 h. $109 . – Standard rooms are much larger than normal as the hotel was originally designed as a suite hotel.
- Sanctuary Hotel 132, 47th Street West (between 6th and 7th Av.), 1 212 234-7000, 1 800 388-8988 (free number), fax : 1 212 382-0684 room available from 16 h, to be released before 11 h. 300 $. – Close to Times Square, all comfort.
- Travel Inn Hotel 515, 42nd Street West
Luxury
- Belvedere Hotel 319 48th Street West (between 8th and 9th Av.), 1 212 245-7000, 1 888 468-3558 (free number) 113,9 $. – Art-Deco hotel.
- DoubleTree Suites - Times Square 1568, Broadway, 1 212-719-1600 room available from 15 h, to be released before 12 h. – Has real suites, spacious for New York. Free free cookies at reception.
- Hotel Edison 228, 47th Street West (between Broadway and 8th Av.), 1 212 840-5000, e-mail : [email protected] room available from 15 h, to be released before 12 h. 119 $. – Art-deco hotel built in 1931, not far from Times Square, known for its little old-fashioned kitchen.
- Hudson Hotel 356, 58th Street West (between 8th and 9th Av.), 1 212 554-6000, 1 800 606-6090 (reservations), fax : 1 212 554-6001 room available from 15 h, to be released before 12 h. standard double rooms 199 $-375 $. – Very trendy and upscale boutique hotel where you can meet celebrities. On the foyer level is a super trendy bar attracting a young and hip crowd.
- The London NYC 151, 54th Street West (between 6th and 7th Av.), 1 212 468-8856, 1 866 690-2029 (free number) 279 $.
- The Millennium Broadway Hotel New York 145, 44th Street West, 1 212 768-4400, fax : 1 212 768-0847 – Hotel near Broadway with large rooms and suites, as well as a conference center, on-site restaurant and facilities for all types of events including weddings.
- New York Marriott Marquis Times Square 1535, Broadway, 1 212 398-1900 – Updated rooms, six dining rooms and lounge, including a rotating bar.
- Park Central Hotel 870, 7th Av. (and 56th Street) – Right next to Carnegie Hall and near Theater District. Objectively a 3 *, completely renovated.
- Staybridge Suites Times Square 340 40th Street West – Possibility of long-term stays, pets accepted and comfortable accommodation for them, suites with fully equipped kitchens.
- The Westin New York in Times Square 270, 43rd Street West, 1 212 201-2700, 1 866-837-4183 (free number), e-mail : [email protected] – 863 rooms and suites with luxury furnishings and complementary state-of-the-art amenities.
To stay in contact
- Times Square Information Center 7th Ave (between 46th and 47th Streets) Mon-Fri 9 h - 19 h, Sat-Sun 8 h - 20 h. – Multilingual tourist advisers, free leaflets and maps, tickets to Broadway shows and city tours, free internet access on their computers.
Around
While Theater District is clearly a favorite with tourists, its sanitized version of today will give you a picture of New York as close to reality as a Disney park's description of the historic Caribbean and Far West. If you really know how New Yorkers live, work, play, and find peace in the City that Never Sleeps, don't hesitate to visit instead Greenwich Village, the'East Village, Chinatown, Harlem, Upper west and Upper East, or just go up 9th Avenue.
