Midtown: 42nd Street and Above
Published 10/08/2020
Midtown, especially in the blocks between Fifth and Sixth Avenues, holds some of the City's biggest attractions and shopping venues. Find art, views and nice places to stay on Central Park South.
1
Bryant Park
1
Sixth Ave. btw. 40th–42nd Sts.
Next to the library, this green space is a lovely spot to spend your morning. Engage in activities like a game of petanque (bring your own equipment) or just have a quiet cup of coffee while maintaining social distance.
2
Top of the Rock Observation Deck
2
30 Rockefeller Plaza
Atop 30 Rockefeller Plaza, the outdoor viewing platforms of this observation deck offer impressive panoramic views of the City from 70 floors up.
3
Museum of Modern Art
3
11 W. 53rd St.
MoMA has overhauled its space, the better to showcase its astonishing collection of art and design—spanning the 1880s to the present.
4
Saks Fifth Avenue
4
611 Fifth Ave.
Saks is one of the biggest names in retail and fashion on the storied shopping corridor of Fifth Avenue.
5
JW Marriott Essex House New York
5
160 Central Park South
Also near Central Park, this luxury hotel has been on the scene since 1931.
6
Park Lane Hotel
6
36 Central Park South
The upscale Park Lane offers skyline and Central Park views.