What's Manhattan like?
People go to Manhattan to see popular places such as Rockefeller Center, and to take in culture at top venues such as Broadway. Travellers like this scenic neighbourhood for its theatre scene. Central Park and Times Square 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:
- John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), 13.8 mi (22.2 km) from Manhattan
- Newark, NJ (EWR-Liberty Intl.), 12.5 mi (20.2 km) from Manhattan
- LaGuardia Airport (LGA), 5.2 mi (8.4 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
- Rockefeller Center
- Times Square
- Grand Central Terminal
- Empire State Building
Things to do in Manhattan
- Broadway
- 5th Avenue
- American Museum of Natural History
- Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Beacon Theater
