What to do and see in Midtown West, New York (NY): The Best Sights & Landmarks

November 19, 2021 Agatha Simes

Conquering New York in one visit is impossible. Instead, hit the must-sees – the Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty, Central Park, the Metropolitan Museum of Art – and then explore off the beaten path with visits to The Cloisters or one of the city’s libraries. Indulge in the bohemian shops of the West Village or the fine dining of the Upper West Side. The bustling marketplace inside of Grand Central Station gives you a literal taste of the best the city has to offer.
Restaurants in New York City

1. Rockefeller Center

45 Rockefeller Plaza Rockefeller Centre, New York City, NY 10111-0100 +1 212.698.2000 http://www.rockefellercenter.com/
Excellent
61%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 25,302 reviews

Rockefeller Center

Rockefeller Center is a national historic landmark in the heart of Midtown Manhattan. Home to Top of the Rock Observation Deck, NBC Studios, Radio City Music Hall and much more. Shop, dine and explore at one of New York's most inspiring locations.

Reviewed By joys919 - Morgantown, United States

Rockefeller center has great architecture, great shops, restaurants, ice skating, movie scenes from Home Alone, murals on the ceilings and an underground passageways to help you get back and forth and stay warm!

2. Times Square

Broadway, New York City, NY 10036 (212) 768-1560 [email protected] http://www.timessquarenyc.org/
Excellent
59%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 55,987 reviews

Times Square

Central area in NYC that has many shops, restaurants, office buildings and flashing billboards around it.

Reviewed By 920paigea

Amazing place to visit and so different from everything I am used to, great to see in the day as well as at night, with lots of street performers to make the experience even more enjoyable!

3. Radio City Music Hall

1260 6th Avenue Between 50th and 51st Streets, New York City, NY 10020 +1 212-247-4777 [email protected] http://www.radiocity.com
Excellent
73%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 9,230 reviews

Radio City Music Hall

Tours run daily starting at 9:30 AM

Reviewed By an0nym0us444 - San Antonio, United States

Attended the 2019 Holiday show, and was so impressed. The integration of tech graphics, the orchestra, live animals, the chorale singers, and of course the phenomenal Rockettes, into the sets was perfect. I hadn't been to Radio City in years, and it was as exceptional as I remembered.

4. Meatpacking District

West of Eighth Avenue, New York City, NY 10014 +1 212-555-1212 [email protected] http://www.nyc.com/visitor_guide/meatpacking_district.75871/editorial_review.aspx
Excellent
47%
Good
44%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 686 reviews

Meatpacking District

Located on the outskirts of the West Village, this area is becoming more upscale and gentrified.

Reviewed By 619jeffry - Essendon, Australia

In NYC, nothing stands still. Up until the 1970s, the main industry in the Meatpacking District was slaughtering animals . Now its a mega trendy neighbourhood, full of top-end boutiques and fancy bars. The Whitney American art museum is a notable addition to the area. A fun way to get to the Meatpacking District is to take the High Line linear park, an old elevated railway line. The Meatpacking District is in the far west of Manhattan. It runs from the Hudson River east to Hudson Street, and West 14th St south to Gansevoort Street.

5. Broadway

599 Broadway, New York City, NY 10012-3235
Excellent
73%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 30,569 reviews

Broadway

The most famous theater district in the world.

Reviewed By Jcw1941 - Voorhees, United States

The NYC Times Square Hilton is a beautiful, clean and very modern facility with great access to all of the principal activities of NYC, including Broadway, Lincoln Center and the poignant sights of the 9/11 Memorial and Museum. The price was great and every part of our visit was made more enjoyable by this comfortanle facility in the heart of everything that's happening in NYC.

6. St. Thomas Church

1 W 53rd St, New York City, NY 10019-5401 +1 212-757-7013 http://www.saintthomaschurch.org/
Excellent
64%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
0%
Terrible
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4.5 based on 491 reviews

St. Thomas Church

Built in 1913, this impressive church contains statues of more than 40 saints and bishops.

Reviewed By 716sachink - Plainview, United States

St. Thomas Church on 5th Avenue in NYC close to St.Patrick’s Cathedral is very impressive for it’s architecture. Certainly worth visiting when walking on 5th Avenue.

7. Ed Sullivan Theater

1697 Broadway, New York City, NY 10019-5904 +1 315-225-4787 http://www.cbs.com/shows/the-late-show-with-stephen-colbert
Excellent
49%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
15%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 106 reviews

Ed Sullivan Theater

Reviewed By Aslovakwoman

Lots of fun to see a taping. The audience really gets hyped up. Didn’t like the waiting for hours prior to being seated!

8. Church of Saint Mary the Virgin

139 W 46th St, New York City, NY 10036-8502 +1 212-869-5830 http://www.stmvirgin.org/
Excellent
51%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
1%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 73 reviews

Church of Saint Mary the Virgin

Reviewed By ThePBR

Reverent Christian worship place in a stunning setting. This beautiful church modeled on Paris' Saint-Chapelle was built in the late 1800s. Breathtaking Johnnes Kirchmayer wood carvings, Valentine D'Orgries murals, artwork and archtecture (see the descriptions of photos). *Note: Nov 2019 the front exterior is currently shrouded in scaffolding - do NOT let this deter you from entering and appreciating the interior beauty of St. Mary the Virgin.

9. New York Yacht Club

37 W 44th St, New York City, NY 10036-6613 +1 212-382-1007 http://nyyc.org
Excellent
75%
Good
17%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
0%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 24 reviews

New York Yacht Club

Reviewed By 755garye - New York City, United States

I am not a member and was graciously invited as a guest. Best club in NYC. Best room I've ever had the pleasure of having dinner ... in NYC or anywhere. I wish I could be a member ... ranks up there with the Century

10. Top of the Rock

30 Rockfeller Plaza Enter on West 50th Street, between 5th & 6th Avenues, New York City, NY 10111 +1 212-698-2000 [email protected] http://www.topoftherocknyc.com
Excellent
73%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 79,068 reviews

Top of the Rock

Top of the Rock Observation Deck, the newly opened, 3-tiered observation deck on the 67th, 69th and 70th floors of 30 Rockefeller Plaza, is New York City's most amazing attraction! The unforgettable experience includes a panoramic 360-degree, unobstructed view from the 70th floor observatory, 850 feet in the sky! Hours of Operation: 8:00 AM - Midnight, last elevator goes up at 11:00 PM.Main entrance is located on 50th Street between 5th & 6th Avenues.

Reviewed By cyprusjack - Sale, Australia

'The Observation Deck has breathtaking 360-degree view of New York City, with three levels of indoor and outdoor viewing access to stunning views of the skyline, Central Park, and Midtown, as well as landmarks and skyscrapers Great place to get great photos level makes your photos ,an experience unlike anywhere else in the city.'

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