Things to Do in Midtown, New York

The commercial and retail hub of Manhattan, featuring attractions like Times Square, the Theater District, and the Empire State Building. Bryant Park and the New York Public Library are also nearby, offering green space amidst the urban landscape.

Macy'sDepartment Store
Empire State BuildingObservation Deck
Radio City Music HallConcert Hall

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Top things to do in Midtown

Macy's
★ 4.4 · 81.3k
Department Store· $$★
Department store chain providing brand-name clothing, accessories, home furnishings & housewares.
Mon–Thu
10 AM – 9 PM
Fri
10 AM – 10 PM
Sat
10 AM – 10 PM
Sun
11 AM – 9 PM
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Empire State Building
★ 4.7 · 127.6k
Observation Deck★
Iconic, art deco office tower from 1931 with exhibits & observatories on the 86th & 102nd floors.
Every day
9 AM – 12 AM
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Radio City Music Hall
★ 4.8 · 27.5k
Concert Hall★
Circa-1932 art deco theater hosting the Christmas Spectacular with the Rockettes, concerts & more.
Every day
9:30 AM – 5 PM
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New York Public Library - Stephen A. Schwarzman Building
★ 4.7 · 7.9k
Library★
NYC's flagship library, in a beaux arts building next to Bryant Park, flanked by iconic stone lions.
Mon
10 AM – 6 PM
Tue–Wed
10 AM – 8 PM
Thu–Fri
10 AM – 6 PM
Sat
10 AM – 6 PM
Sun
Closed
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St. Patrick's Cathedral
★ 4.8 · 42.3k
Cathedral★
Towering Neo-Gothic church from 1879 with twin spires & storied history opposite Rockefeller Center.
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Rockefeller Center
★ 4.7 · 201.4k
Historic Landmark★
mixed-use building complex in New York City, New York, USA
Mon–Fri
Closed
Sat
Closed
Sun
12 AM – 12 AM
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Saks Fifth Avenue
★ 4.4 · 6.9k
Department Store· $$$$★
Posh department store chain carrying designer apparel, shoes & accessories, plus home goods & more.
Mon–Fri
11 AM – 7 PM
Sat
11 AM – 7 PM
Sun
12 PM – 6 PM
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The Museum of Modern Art
★ 4.6 · 60.2k
Art Museum★
Works from van Gogh to Warhol & beyond plus a sculpture garden, 2 cafes & The Modern restaurant.
Mon–Thu
10:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Fri
10:30 AM – 8:30 PM
Sat
10:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Sun
10:30 AM – 5:30 PM
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Saint Thomas Church
★ 4.8 · 1.1k
Famous Protestant Church★
Gothic-style Episcopal church built in 1913 (parish dates back to 1823) with WWI & 9/11 memorials.
Mon–Fri
8:30 AM – 6 PM
Sat
10 AM – 6 PM
Sun
8 AM – 7 PM
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Grand Central
Transit Station★
railway terminal in New York City
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Carnegie Hall
★ 4.7 · 10.0k
Concert Hall★
Longtime music hall with exceptional acoustics, architecture & a storied performance history.
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Chrysler Building
★ 4.6 · 6.7k
Observation Deck★
Shimmering art deco skyscraper from 1930 whose spire once made it the world's tallest building.
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New York Public Library
★ 4.6 · 419
Library★
A bright, inviting oasis of books and learning in the center of Midtown Manhattan, serving as a branch of The New York Public Library.
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One Vanderbilt
★ 4.7 · 5.8k
Observation Deck★
office skyscraper in Manhattan, New York
Mon–Fri
6 AM – 9 PM
Sat
6 AM – 9 PM
Sun
Closed
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Top of The Rock
★ 4.7 · 85.5k
Observation Deck★
Observatory on top of Rockefeller Center, with an ocean-liner style design, offering city views.
Every day
8 AM – 12 AM
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Rockefeller Plaza
Plaza★
Pedestrian walkway leading past art deco skyscrapers, shops & Rockefeller Center skating rink.
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