What's Manhattan like?
People go to Manhattan to see famous places such as Rockefeller Center, as well as its many attractions such as American Dream. Travellers like this scenic neighbourhood for its theatre scene. Central Park and Manhattan Cruise Terminal are a couple of popular sights that will definitely leave an impression.
How to get to Manhattan
Manhattan is located 5.2 mi (8.3 km) from the heart of New York.
Flying to:
- New York, NY (NYS-Skyports Seaplane Base), 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Manhattan
- LaGuardia Airport (LGA), 5.2 mi (8.4 km) from Manhattan
- Newark, NJ (EWR-Liberty Intl.), 12.5 mi (20.2 km) from Manhattan
Travelling to Manhattan by train
You'll find the following train stations in the neighbourhood:
- Grand Central - 42 St. Station
- New York Harlem 125th St. Station
- New York W 32nd St. Station
Getting to Manhattan on the metro
Stations in the neighbourhood include:
- 81 St. - Museum of Natural History Station
- 86 St. Station (Central Park West)
- West 86th Street Station
Things to see and do in and around Manhattan
What to see in Manhattan
- Central Park
- Manhattan Cruise Terminal
- Rockefeller Center
- Times Square
- Grand Central Terminal
Things to do in Manhattan
- Broadway
- American Dream
- Metropolitan Museum of Art
- 5th Avenue
- Radio City Music Hall
