Tourist Attractions

Click here for A Tour of Chocolate Shops in New York

I will not have very much information here about the major tourist attractions in New York city. I will put some information about where they are, and try to find some links that you can use to get more information. If you have any information about a tourist attraction, or if there is one that you would like me to include here, please send me an email.

Times Square

Times Square is located where Broadway crosses 7th Avenue. The area called Times Square is located approximately between 42nd and 47th Streets, although there are signs celebrating the "New Times Square" for several blocks in every direction from there.

Times Square Visitor's Center

This is something new, I first saw it in April, 2000, but I am not sure how long it has been there.

It is a pretty good place to check out as it has counters for various organizations, such as the MTA, an information desk, a news stand, the various cruise lines with boat tours of the harbor, etc. You can get information about many aspects of visiting New York City, not just Times Square. They also have computers that you can use to access Yahoo, HotMail, etc.

In addition, there is a place there where you can buy tickets to Broadway Shows. I do not know at this time if they are full price or discounted.

TKTS

Located on 47th Street in Times Square (between 7th Avenue and Broadway) you can get discounted tickets to Broadway shows. However, there are some things you should know:

They open at 3:00 PM (maybe earlier on the weekend and on days that there are early shows)
There is a long line every day, but it moves pretty quickly once they open.
Get there before 3:00 PM
You can only get tickets to that days show
These are tickets that they did not sell and are not the best seats; sometimes they may be obstructed views; but usually they are in the mezzanine or at the back of the theater
There are selected shows that you can get tickets to. Many popular shows do not make their tickets available to TKTS.
Some of the tickets are available at a 50% discount, some less than 50%

Broadway Shows

I am not going to try to keep up-to-date information here about the shows currently playing on and off Broadway. Go to one of these sites for information or tickets.

Telecharge
Ticketmaster
Playbill Online
New York Theatre Wire Get news about this week's hottest shows for theater and cabaret, both on and off Broadway. With reviews and gossip.

Central Park

Central Park
This site includes a nice virtual tour.
Central Park is located between 59th Street and 110th Street. 5th Avenue runs along the east side, and Central Park West runs along the west side.
Central Park is a very nice place to visit, especially on a nice day in New York City. The zoo is small but interesting. And you do not have to worry about getting mugged, at least not as much as you used to.

Chinatown

Chinatown is located in lower Manhattan, along Canal Street, west of Mulberry Street, and around that general area.

Little Italy

Little Italy is located in lower Manhattan, along Canal Street, around Mulberry Street and that general area.

Here are some photos of Chinatown and Little Italy

Empire State Building

Empire State Building
Official Internet Site.
5th Avenue at 34th Street.
The view from the top is breathtaking, especially after dark.

New York Public Library

Located on Madison Avenue, between 41st and 42nd Streets.

Sail the Hudson

Sail the Hudson
Enjoy the view of New York City on beautiful sailing sloops! See Downtown Manhattan, the Battery, Ellis Island, Governors Island, New York Harbor and the Statue of Liberty from the water in a Coastal Sailing Sloop. Impressive outing for customers and clients! Call 201-887-8700