With its five boroughs, New York City is like five cities in one, each with dozens of neighborhoods lending their own local flavor. Bounded by the Hudson, East and Harlem rivers, Manhattan is the heart of the Big Apple and boasts world- famous icons like Times Square, Central Park, the Statue of Liberty and Empire State Building, as well as renowned museums. Purchase a CityPass to visit New York’s top attractions at significant savings.
GETTING THERE & AROUND
New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport lies 15–20 minutes from Midtown Manhattan. Grab a taxi, ride share, AirTrain JFK or subway into the city. LaGuardia Airport offers another option, located about 8 miles from Midtown in Queens. Taxis are the most convenient — though not the most affordable — option for getting around the city. Metropolitan Transportation Authority buses and subways offer an inexpensive way to move around. Rideshare services are available, or hop on a bike from Citi Bike. Explore individual neighborhoods on foot.
LODGING
The Fifth Avenue Hotel
Enter a sanctuary of gracious hospitality inspired by Gilded Age glamour. Enjoy high-end comfort in fantastically colorful and elegant rooms and suites, along with excellent cuisine overseen by award-winning Chef Andrew Carmellini.
1 W. 28th St., New York, New York, tel 212 231 9400
The Standard, High Line offers 338 rooms, all with sweeping views of Manhattan or the Hudson River. The hotel includes a ground-level beer garden; rooftop discothèque; and the Standard Grill, blending a traditional steakhouse with New American cuisine.
848 Washington St., New York, New York, tel 212 645 4646
voco The Franklin New York by IHG
Housed in a 19th-century brownstone on the Upper East Side, this high-end hotel combines historical charm with contemporary comfort and glamour, steps from NYC hot spots. Find a coffee bar, private patio and business center on site; plus, the hotel partners with The Commons, a co-working space next door.
164 E. 87th St., New York, New York, tel 212 369 1000
DINING
Bungalow
Exquisite Indian cuisine pairs with warm hospitality in the East Village. Chef Vikas Khanna’s menu of Indian comfort foods takes cues from treasured family recipes and regional specialties for a delightful culinary journey through India’s 28 states.
24 First Ave., New York, New York
The Clocktower
The Clocktower combines historical grace and contemporary British cuisine, serving updated tavern classics and innovative favorites using the highest-quality ingredients and culinary skill. Accompany your meal with classic and contemporary cocktails, wines, and local and global beers.
The New York EDITION, 5 Madison Ave.,
New York, New York, tel 212 413 4300
Massara
Step into a rustic-chic setting and indulge in dishes inspired by Southern Italy’s rich abundance, centered around cooking on a wood-burning grill. Think classic antipasto, pizzette, wood-grilled bistecca New Yorkese Wagyu or whole grilled branzino.
913 Broadway, New York, New York,
tel 646 212 0913
ATTRACTIONS
The Conservatory Garden
A destination for neighborhood residents and visitors from all over the world, the 6-acre Conservatory Garden in Central Park features three areas, each with a distinct design: the French-style North Garden, Italianate Center Garden and English-style South Garden. The main entrance is marked by the ornate Vanderbilt Gate.
Central Park, East Side between 104th and
106th, New York, New York, tel 212 310 6600
The High Line
Take a walk on the 1.45-mile-long elevated linear park built on a historic rail line elevated above the streets on Manhattan’s West Side. As you wander, explore the gardens, art, over- looks and food vendors along the way. You can enter and exit at multiple points.
Tel 212 500 6035
The Whitney Museum of American Art
The Whitney exhibits more than 26,000 works created by more than 4,000 American artists during the 20th and 21st centuries, including Georgia O’Keefe, Edward Hopper, Andy Warhol, Jasper Jones and Amy Sherald. Check the events calendar for special exhibits and performances.
99 Gansevoort St., New York, New York,
tel 212 570 3600
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