Columbus Circle
Columbus Circle
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Monday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tuesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thursday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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Neighborhood: Midtown West
How to get there
- 59th St – Columbus Circle • 1 min walk
- 59th St – Columbus Circle • 2 min walk
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therichastill
Stevenage, UK3,237 contributions
Oct 2023 • Solo
Columbus Circle is on the South West corner of Central Park.
There is a roundabout and three roads meet here, 59th Street, Broadway and 8th Avenue. At the centre of the roundabout is a statue of Christopher Columbus who is looking down on everyone passing by.
As it is a major junction it is quite busy so be very careful when crossing the road and keep your wits about you as cars come from different directions.
There is an area at the centre of the roundabout where you can sit and relax but personally I would prefer to walk a little further to Central Park where there is some amazing scenery.
The Time Warner Building is here with some swanky shops. The Trump International Plaza Hotel is also here. Whenever I passed it there was a strong smell of cannabis (!)
There is a roundabout and three roads meet here, 59th Street, Broadway and 8th Avenue. At the centre of the roundabout is a statue of Christopher Columbus who is looking down on everyone passing by.
As it is a major junction it is quite busy so be very careful when crossing the road and keep your wits about you as cars come from different directions.
There is an area at the centre of the roundabout where you can sit and relax but personally I would prefer to walk a little further to Central Park where there is some amazing scenery.
The Time Warner Building is here with some swanky shops. The Trump International Plaza Hotel is also here. Whenever I passed it there was a strong smell of cannabis (!)
Written December 2, 2023
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Lane the English traveller
Huddersfield, UK565 contributions
Sep 2019 • Couples
Our hotel was near here so we walked through here many times. The horse drawn carriages are often hanging around near here. Some nice shops. At night it was always busy and we felt safe.
Written January 21, 2020
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Thomas V
Oakland, CA17,526 contributions
May 2023
It's a very busy area with a major subway station, a new vertical shopping center, lots of offices. Just north of the Broadway area and just below the Upper West Side at Central Park West. Major entrance to the Park.
Written July 2, 2023
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travelbag3011
Birmingham, UK275 contributions
Sep 2019
We made our way to Columbus Park after wandering through Central Park. Its a very busy location and is a very large roundabout with several landmarks. These include a statue of Christopher Columbus - hence Columbus Circle and a globe atlas, there are benches and a water feature for resting and taking lots of selfies. There are plenty of shops here too. The circle it self is just great to sit and taken in the atmosphere and people watch to your hearts content!
Written April 15, 2020
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Thomas V
Oakland, CA17,526 contributions
Oct 2021
This is a major crossroads, big avenues come together, it's the corner of the park, several subway lines, and then there is the new multi-level shopping center. And the statue on the pedestal. One of the grand places in the city.
Written December 31, 2021
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adventix
Boston, MA1,974 contributions
Jun 2022
Restaurants, ice cream or shopping. all are conveniently around this circle. try Venchi Chocolate & Gelato at Columbus Circle for an excellent ice-cream, or the shops in the mall. The place is especially nice at dusk
Written June 11, 2022
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misopiso88
Seattle, WA24,967 contributions
Apr 2019 • Family
If you want to walk around Central Park and are looking for a good meeting spot beforehand, Columbus Circle is a great option. Statue of Christopher Columbus in the middle and Globe nearby. Lots of landmarks.
Written April 21, 2019
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Alec D
Seattle, WA2,603 contributions
Apr 2019 • Solo
Columbus Circle is one of those places that if you happen to end up there...great but no need to go out of your way to find it.
Written April 23, 2019
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Traveller & Foodie
Montreal, Canada4,353 contributions
Oct 2018 • Family
Columbus Circle is the Statue at the tip of the beginning of Central Park. A nice circle dedicated in the honour of Christopher Columbus. The 76 foot high statue stands tall; that doesn’t go without any controversy in the city of New York. It is a busy circle full of traffic and action. Across the street from the Statue are some luxury stores to do some good shopping. Nice area to come and visit and then take a stroll in Central Park.
Written October 18, 2018
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Seseme
Washington DC, DC95 contributions
Dec 2017 • Solo
With the the statue of Christopher Columbus by Gaetano Russo in the middle of Columbus Circle giving this heavily busy traffic circle it’s name, Columbus circle has become an attraction ok itself.
It’s lit! Right next to Central Park this area is filled with shopping centres and people.. you have to be there to feel the infectious vibe here.
It’s lit! Right next to Central Park this area is filled with shopping centres and people.. you have to be there to feel the infectious vibe here.
Written December 22, 2017
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Hello,
We need your help. Going on a “sisters” weekend trip to New York. First time for the three of us and don’t even know where to start. Arriving to LG airport at 10am Jan 26 and staying until Mon 28. Staying on the corner of Central Park and Columbus Cir. Need help starting. We were told to purchase the Explorer pass with different attraction options. We have thought of purchasing a pass with the Big Bus Hop in hop off 1 day pass, with tickets to the Statue of Liberty, Imperial State Building, 9/11 memorial museum, Soho-Little Italy-Chinatown tour, and the Guggenheim Museum. The bus says to go by the Brooklyn Bridge, and since it is going to be really cold, we thought of seeing it as we go from the bus. In the evening we are thinking of staying really late in Times Square.
Since we will be by Central Park and Columbus Cir, we are thinking of spending the day around this area on Sunday. Or we could do this on Sat during the day plus Times Square in the evening, and do the Big Bus Ride with all the other entrances on Sunday.
Monday morning we have planned to do some shopping at the mall near the hotel.
Are we too off track? Please forgive our ignorance. We just have never been to New York.
Thanks
Written January 2, 2019
wow. amazing itinerary ! you have done your homework. i would recommend to enjoy the foods around the city too. ( may read my reviews) . many who come to nyc FALL for the bike trips by the sellers. AS A NEW YORKER IT IS A WASTE OF TIME. NYC IS NOT REALLY A BIKE CITY to have locking the bike and safeguarding is a hasselle. not to mention the lines to rent and yo return.. in case there 30 min city bikes. 34th st and 7th ave area is a lovely shopping area too. chinatown in the day is totally different experience than the night ! shopping near the hole 57th st and 5th ave is the key. chanel lv ysl and all the top sellers !
enjoy your stay in nyc
Written January 2, 2019
I have never visited NYC before and planning for new year to spend time there, It is a huge circle which connect to the all city and It is the center of the city, I have got these information from govisitnyc. If you have any online website which can be helpful for me to visit almost places of NYC, Please suggest ?
Written October 5, 2017
I'm really sorry I'm not sure I understand the question.
Written October 5, 2017
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