Downstate New York Travel Guide
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Manhattan
Known for its fascinating museums, important monuments and soaring skyscrapers, there's plenty to explore in Manhattan. Top attractions like Central Park and Rockefeller Center are major draws. Catch the metro at 81 St. - Museum of Natural History Station or 86 St. Station (Central Park West) to see more of the city.
Midtown
Times Square and Broadway are a few top attractions in Midtown. Hop around the city on the metro at 42 St. - Bryant Pk. Station or Times Sq. - 42 St. Station and check out the area's fascinating museums, soaring skyscrapers and acclaimed art galleries.
Queens
Flower District and Aqueduct Racetrack are top sights in Queens, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Briarwood Van Wyck Blvd. Station or Jamaica Van Wyck Station to see more sights in the area.
Central New York City
Known for its soaring skyscrapers and eye-catching views, there's plenty to explore in Central New York City. Check out top attractions like Broadway and Times Square, and jump on the metro at 49th St. Station or 50 St. Station (Broadway) to see more of the city.
SoHo
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in SoHo. Spend some time visiting top spots like Leslie-Lohman Museum of Art, and catch the metro at Prince St. Station or Spring St. Station to see more of the area.
Chelsea
Chelsea is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Madison Square Garden and Chelsea Hotel. See more of New York by jumping on the metro at 23 St. Station (8th Av.) or 23 St. Station (7th Av.).
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Popular places to visit
Times Square
The electric atmosphere of the New York’s busiest square will leave your head spinning, an essential experience for all visitors.
Broadway
Visit the dazzling theater district of one of the world’s most exciting cities. Enjoy the shopping, dining and street entertainment as well.
Central Park
Sit back and relax in this iconic oasis of calm right in the heart of Manhattan’s concrete jungle.
Rockefeller Center
Head to this hub of business and entertainment housed in one of Manhattan most iconic Art Deco developments.
Madison Square Garden
Whether you’re performing here, watching your favorite sports team or entertainer or touring the venue, you’re in for an exciting event.
Grand Central Terminal
Experience the energy of New York’s transport hub in the grand and romantic setting of this majestic building.
Activities
Self-Guided Rochester Scavenger Hunt: Big Little Rochester
- Times Square
- Broadway
- Central Park
- Rockefeller Center
- Madison Square Garden
- Grand Central Terminal
- Empire State Building
- Radio City Music Hall
- Bryant Park
- Brooklyn Cruise Terminal
- Brooklyn Bridge
- Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
- One World Trade Center
- Metropolitan Museum of Art
- 5th Avenue
- Battery Park
- Yankee Stadium
- Barclays Center Brooklyn
- Trump Tower
- Lincoln Center
- Columbus Circle
- Bronx Zoo
- Museum of Sex
- Museum of Modern Art
- National September 11 Memorial & Museum
- The High Line Park