Some of the attractions we explored in Midtown Manhattan:
- New York Times Building
- Times Square & Broadway
- Rockefeller Center
- Saks Fifth Avenue
- St. Patrick's Cathedral
- Grand Central Terminal
- New York Public Library
- Empire State Building
NEW YORK TIMES BUILDING
A 52-storey building of the headquarters for the "New York Times" newspaper.
TIMES SQUARE
Times Square is famously known for the tradition of New Years Countdown since 1904. The illuminated ball is raised at 6 pm on New Year's Eve and dropped at 11.59 pm.
Nearby Restaurant: Dim Sum Palace (4 min walk)
BROADWAY
The famous section at Broadway is the Theater District along Times Square, home to 40 large theaters.
ROCKEFELLER CENTER
Rockefeller Center is a historic landmark in Midtown Manhattan that host some of the most popular events in NYC. The lit up Christmas tree has been an annual tradition since 1933.
SAKS FIFTH AVENUE
One of the most popular spot during Christmas is the SAKS Fifth Avenue 3D Light Show.
Shopping at Fifth Avenue
ST. PATRICK'S CATHEDRAL
A neo-Gothic style Roman Catholic cathedral church opened in 1879. This prominent landmark in New York City is 3 min walk from Rockefeller Centre.
The Lady Chapel is in the center of the Ambulatory surrounded by large glass windows of colors that have been described as "light shinning jewels". The glass windows were made by artists in Boston, France & England.
GRAND CENTRAL TERMINAL
Grand Central Terminal is a famous landmark and transportation hub in New York City unveiled in 1913.
One of the most recognizable icons are The Main Concourse Clock above the Information Booth (In the center of the concourse). The four-faced brass clock is used as a meeting point where people often say 'Meet me at the clock'.
The centerpiece of Grand Central Terminal is the ceiling decorated with mural of astrological signs and constellations. Most of the constellations were painted backwards because it was meant to be seen from a heavenly perspective.
The Big Board is one of the famous design feature here, installed directly atop the ticket windows that shows the train schedule. There is also the Whispering Gallery at the Basement just outside the Grand Central Oyster Bar.
You will find an Apple Store along the east balcony of the terminal.
NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY
The second largest public library in the United States and the third largest in the world opened in 1911. Upon entrance, you will be welcomed by the mascot of New York Public Library - The Library Lions (Patience & Fortitude).
The library's collection is so big that the library built a state-of-the-art storage center beneath Bryant Park that can hold about 4 million cataloged items. A new conveyer system called the 'Book Train' will begin service on October 5, 2020 to deliver books to the first floor and Rose Reading Room.
As you walk up the stairs, there are long corridors and gallery spaces used for special exhibitions.
Rose Main Reading Room
The most famous room in the library is the Rose Main Reading Room. As you look up to the ceiling, you will see 'the beautiful morning sky' designed by James Wall Finn.
The size of the Rose Reading Room almost equals a football field. It is one of the largest rooms in the United States without a dome, interior columns, or steel-reinforced walls to support the ceiling.
Bill Blass Public Catalog Room
EMPIRE STATE BUILDING
Located on the west side of Fifth Avenue between 33rd & 34th street is the 102-storeys Art Deco Skyscraper. The building was completed in 1931 that stands at 443 m tall including its antenna. You can purchase a ticket to get to 86th Floor Observatory, on top of the Empire State Building.
Nearby Restaurant:
- Jongro BBQ: 2 min walk
- Shake Shack: 5 min walk
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