Midtown Manhattan

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Midtown Manhattan, situated in New York, encompass the areas between 14th and 59th streets. The neighborhoods are defined as Midtown East, Central Midtown and Midtown West. Midtown Manhattan is perfectly situated to access all major attractions and public transportation.

Central Midtown Manhattan is unquestionably the busiest commercial district with clusters of skyscrapers, office and apartment towers, entertainment venues, tourist accommodations, and a fantastic array of attractions, impressive stores, boutiques, and restaurants. Residential areas are located in the southern part of midtown Manhattan with lovely charming neighborhoods such as Chelsea and Murray Hill. These areas are quieter with a friendly and warm community atmosphere, good moderately priced hotels, and beautiful bed and breakfasts. The brownstone facades of the buildings radiate an appealing character thus retaining the architecture history of a bygone era.

Midtown Manhattan boasts world renowned landmarks such as Radio City Music Hall, Madison Square Garden, the bright neon lights of Times Square, and the spectacular Empire State Building providing extensive dazzling views of the Manhattan skyline. Rockefeller Center is a fantastic open-air plaza, an ice-skating rink in winter months and al fresco dining during the summer months. The architectural beauty of Saint Patrick’s Cathedral is truly awesome to visit. Leave a small donation by lighting a candle at the stunning altar. Fifth Avenue is a shopper’s delight with exclusive brand names such as Tiffany, Bloomingdales, and Versace lining the sidewalks.

Visit the Museum of Modern Art displaying immense collections of sculptures, paintings and photography, or enjoy some of the many Broadway shows on offer in the glorious Theatre District. Lincoln Center is a superb venue for the performing arts and is home to the world renowned New York City Ballet and the New York Philharmonic orchestra. The lush sweeping lawns of Central Park invites visitors to enjoy relaxing lazy days in the sun and having family picnics, jogging and biking trails, playgrounds, and a zoo. Midtown Manhattan is a vibrant mixture of activity, commerce, history, entertainment, and is an extraordinary vacation destination.