Top Things to Do in Midtown

THE 10 BEST Things to Do in Midtown, New York City

Top Things to Do in Midtown

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  • amberdmcmillan
    The Woodlands, TX1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We so enjoyed going to the top of the Empire State Building! I highly recommend starting with a coffee cocktail in the Starbucks Reserve bar first!
    Written March 18, 2024
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  • loist51
    Richmond, VA833 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    The food was mediocre. I was hungry and needed to eat before Theatre. Live and learn…of course, box offices are going to tell you the food is good so you will buy a ticket to their show!
    Written March 6, 2024
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  • Adam P
    New York City, NY1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Travelled to Top of the Rock with my wife and in-laws. My mother in law walks with a stick and the staff couldn’t have been more helpful getting helping her through as quickly as possible.
    Written March 16, 2024
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  • Diane and Anthony
    Barry, UK6 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The views were amazing. Took so many photographs. Neck aches from constantly looking up. Beautiful by night and great landscape views from the Brooklyn Bridge
    Written January 11, 2024
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  • need2trvl
    Miamisburg, OH471 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Okay I'm a native New Yorker and I'm going to do a public service announcement here. If you from out of town and you are with your family of four to six of you. Do not I'm telling you,, repeat do not walk next to each other down the street You got to do a single file. Make sure you wear proper shoes. Do not buy stuff from the vendors that are selling it on the street. Most of those are migrants who are selling illegal or cartel things. There is a lot going on on times square. Have your wits about you. Tons of pickpockets. Always fun to see what's going on. If you have an umbrella put it up high do not put it right above your head You got to make sure you don't poke someone in the eye. And walk fast. We can always tell what there's a person from out of town when they got their camera taking pictures above them walking like a snail and the whole family is walking all across the street blocking other people
    Written March 16, 2024
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  • PT
    Las Vegas, NV19 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great park with a beautiful public restroom that has flowers and music!! There may be a line to get in, but it’s worthy going if you are in that area!!
    Written March 15, 2024
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  • PT
    Las Vegas, NV19 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautiful church with all the details!! It’s big inside for people to walk around. You can schedule a tour or walk by yourself. It’s a nice place to visit when you visit NYC!!
    Written March 15, 2024
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  • Hgtravl
    Marlton, NJ1,692 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautiful & historic! It’s not a trip to NYC without seeing Rockefeller!

    Things to check out:
    - the actual building itself is beautiful from the outside
    - The ice skating ring is iconic.
    - check out inside the plaza! Lots of places to eat & shop out if you take the steps downstairs.
    - check out the amazing “Chip City” cookie shop downstairs pushing out some of the BEST warm, fresh cookies!
    - enjoy the scenery
    Written February 28, 2024
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  • Farwriter
    London, UK113 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    I think this might be the most beautiful building I have ever been to! Built of solid marble and with stunning ceilings and architectural details everywhere. I found it so moving that so much care was taken over a building dedicated to books and learning. There is a wonderful FREE Treasures exhibition which displays some of the library's collection - not only books but also historical papers, Virginia Woolf's walking stick, fragments of Shelley's skull (!), Charles Dickens' letter opener with the handle made from his cat's paw (!!)... All so fascinating. I would highly recommend signing up for one of the FREE guided tours. Tickets are released on a Sunday for the coming week and they do get booked up so reserve a place online for some additional information about the history and architecture AND most importantly, for access to the astonishing reading room, which is otherwise only open to readers. Our guide, Dempsey, told us she had been doing tours for 20 years and her passion and love for the building shone through and really helped to enhance an already wonderful visit. One of the highlights of my time in New York.
    Written March 17, 2024
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  • CDN Traveler
    Toronto, Canada381 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We try to visit the MOMA on every visit to NYC. We love the ever changing art displays, dining at the cafe, the coat room organization and of course people watching.
    Written March 6, 2024
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  • holly u
    14 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Would highly recommend going to watch the Knick’s or Rangers here. We watched the rangers on a Saturday night and absolutely loved it. The atmosphere is great it’s so fun soaking it all in. People around us were great. Good selection of food and drinks. This was our favourite thing we did the whole time in NY.
    Written March 11, 2024
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  • TILLT RADIO /VINYLBAR
    Pristina, Kosovo1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The best radio station and broadcaster I’ve been to is on the morning, and I like it so much , thnx the amazing staff and other people….
    Written March 7, 2024
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  • StephenCross
    Dublin, Ireland18,526 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fifth Avenue is infamous and where most of the parades run. St.Patrick’s Cathedral is a beautiful sight as is the Rockefeller Plaza. Long Avenue to explore.
    Written March 16, 2024
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  • SuzanneLG
    Gresham, OR842 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    First time to see the Rockettes, we read to arrive an hour early, and I can understand why, ( the crowds, and TRAFFIC).
    We even stayed n Mid Manhattan, but badly made it on time.
    Wow the production.
    It was spectacular. ALL the way though!
    I wish we didn’t live an the west coast, I would go every year!!!
    It was worth every dollars we paid!
    It will get you in the mode for Christmas, 🎅 for sure.
    Written March 6, 2024
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  • LeeWAberdeen
    Aberdeen, UK80 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    We enjoyed the variety of sections created along with the wax figures. The 4D marvel was a nice touch.
    Having a snack bar on two of the 5 floors was very creative. It is one of the best Madam Tussauds centre that we have visited to date.
    Written October 27, 2023
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