NYC Neighborhoods: A Guide to Midtown Manhattan

Midtown

The heart of Manhattan

Midtown

The heart of Manhattan

An eruption of noise, flash and color, Midtown Manhattan is home to many of the City’s most recognizable attractions, including Times Square, Broadway, Rockefeller Center and St. Patrick’s Cathedral. It also holds top-flight restaurants and bars and the shops of Fifth and Madison Avenues. Multiple neighborhoods make up the area, including the business-oriented Midtown East, the Broadway-dominated Theatre District, buzzy Hell's Kitchen and the more sedate Murray Hill.

FIND YOUR GUIDE TO MIDTOWN

Plan your Midtown visit with guides to iconic attractions like St. Patrick's Cathedral and the best spots to dine pre- and post-Broadway show.

Crowded Times Square at night, filled with people, cars, and colorful illuminated billboards advertising musicals, products, and brands, creating a lively urban atmosphere.

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Things to Do in Times Square

Eat, drink, shop, sightsee and find surprises in Manhattan’s best-known entertainment district.

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MIDTOWN ESSENTIALS

Experience the energy of Times Square, the views from the Empire State Building and world-class exhibitions at the Museum of Modern Art.

SHOPPING IN MIDTOWN

There are places to shop everywhere in Midtown. Stroll along Fifth Avenue for luxury stores and window displays that are attractions in their own right, especially during the holidays.

WHERE TO EAT AND DRINK

Everyone will find restaurants and bars to love in the heart of the City, from classics to family spots to places with skyline views.

DISCOVER MIDTOWN’S GEMS

Go behind the scenes to discover some of the neighborhood's secrets.

ANNUAL EVENTS HIGHLIGHTS

Experience Midtown through its annual celebrations. Every season brings spectacular events you won’t want to miss.

A woman dressed in vibrant traditional clothing and a colorful flower hat holds a doll, smiling at the camera amid a crowd, many also wearing bright floral hats and festive attire.

Events & FestivalsMidtown East

Easter Parade

Celebrants don festive finery and show off their very best bonnets along NYC’s Fifth Avenue.

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14 TOP THINGS TO SEE AND DO IN MIDTOWN

Midtown brings together monumental architecture, must-visit attractions and endless entertainment. See it all from street-level and sky-high vantage points in our photo slideshow.

BROWSE ALL MIDTOWN

Find hundreds of attractions, restaurants, shops and more.