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What to do in Downstate New York
Popular places to visit
Times Square
Brash, bold and flashy – there is something truly captivating about the bright lights and hypnotic hubbub of Times Square.
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
Escape the shadow of the crowded skyscrapers for an all-American afternoon enjoying the sights and sounds of Central Park.
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.
Rockefeller Center
Nothing epitomises the American dream like the Rockefeller Center, a gleaming complex that effortlessly mixes business and pleasure.
Grand Central Terminal
With sweeping marble staircases, world-renowned artworks and chandeliers gracing its elegant colonnades, Grand Central Terminal is more than just a train station.
Empire State Building
Rising regally above the city, the Empire State Building is the ultimate symbol of New York glitz and glamour.
One World Trade Center
Enjoy breathtaking views of the city from the observation platform of the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere, near to where the Twin Towers once stood.
Barclays Center Brooklyn
Fan favorites, the Brooklyn Nets, the New York Islanders and some of music’s biggest acts, make this urban arena one of the nation’s most popular.
Areas of Downstate New York
Manhattan
Power and wealth and breathtaking scenery are concentrated on this very small island. Immerse yourself for a few days or a lifetime.
Midtown
One of the most recognizable areas in the world also has enough tourist attractions to fill several visits.
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.
Queens
Aqueduct Racetrack and Flushing Meadows-Corona Park 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.
Theater District
From Times Square to Broadway theaters, experience New York at the height of its showmanship in this revitalized Midtown area.
Chelsea
Manhattan’s prized arts district is a success story of urban renewal. Tour the area to see some of Downtown’s hippest attractions.
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- Times Square
- Broadway
- Central Park
- Rockefeller Center
- Grand Central Terminal
- Empire State Building
- One World Trade Center
- Wall Street
- Barclays Center Brooklyn
- 5th Avenue
- Brooklyn Bridge
- Radio City Music Hall
- Brooklyn Cruise Terminal
- Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Manhattan Cruise Terminal
- Battery Park
- Trump Tower
- Bronx Zoo
- National September 11 Memorial & Museum
- United Nations Headquarters
- Museum of Modern Art
- Carnegie Hall
- Mount Sinai Hospital
- American Museum of Natural History
- St. Patrick's Cathedral
- New York Public Library
- Washington Square Park
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